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Sometimes you just have to put yourself out there and see what happens. ? It's been two years since I started writing Inside the Creator Economy. Readers seem to like it.?But there's a big gulf between "seem to like" and "come to a meetup". But I had to try. In the last two issues I've invited readers to a meetup in Lisbon, Portugal.?Web Summit is well underway, and I've been hosting the new "Verified" creator economy stage here, so I figured at least a few readers would attend. Sure it's a long way from the US, and I don't write in Portuguese.?But I decided to give it a go. ? A local friend recommended Carmo rooftop, a lovely outdoor space overlooking the hills of Lisbon.?A week ago the weather looked grand.?Alas Thursday brought persistent rain and gloom.?That grand outdoor space was reduced to just a few covered tables and a bar.? Too late to turn back. I just said to myself, "no problem - even if no one shows up I'd have a glass of wine in a beautiful (albeit soggy) place.? ? But on a rainy night on a hidden rooftop in Lisbon about 25 hardy souls showed up.?I knew a few of them.?But I was happily surprised to have guests from Paris, London, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Serbia, Lisbon and the US stop by.? ? I made new friends focusing on the robust creator economy in Africa.?Reconnected with two of my VidCon pals.?Heard about amazing startups building for the creator economy.?And had a blast! ? Sometimes you have to put yourself out there. Take a risk.?Worst thing that could happen - in this case a chill spot with a nice beverage. Best case??Last night! My first meetup was a success.?Stay tuned for the next one and subscribe to my LinkedIn newsletter to hear about it first. #licreatoraccelerator #websummit #creatoreconomy #lisbon #meetups
Jim Louderback?it was such a great meet up and awesome seeing you. It was a lot of fun meeting new people and catching up with old friends.?
Incredible! ?? to two years of Inside the Creator Economy. Been a fan since the beginning and can’t thank you enough for everything I’ve learned through subscribing to it.
Love that you tried it and saw success Jim! I'll be at the next one I hope ??
Love that you went for it!!!
Inch by inch... so sorry to have missed you.
If you decide to do one in SG I am obvs there
You always are able to "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome”
Was awesome to meet properly and catch you earlier in the week Jim Louderback, and thanks for having us! Had to catch a flight otherwise would have braved the rain. As soon as I'm home I'll shoot you those reccomendations ??
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2 年What’s up with the guy in the back?