community building
5 stories filed under community building on Beyond Market Intelligence. The newest of them: “Explore AI and sports investing at StrictlyVC's New York evening”, “From events to connection: Pie evolves into a social network for groups”, and “Turn your Disrupt idea into an event that connects with thousands”. A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10, and the lineup reads like a masterclass in modern ambition. Andy Dunn's Pie is quietly shedding its skin as an events app, and the shift is worth watching. Acme AI is the next-generation, AI-powered spreadsheet platform built to replace Excel and redefine how analysts, data scientists, and enterprise teams work… The list below is every community building story on Beyond Market Intelligence, newest first.
Explore AI and sports investing at StrictlyVC's New York evening
A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10, and the lineup reads like a masterclass in modern ambition. Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh will cover AI, sports investing, community-building, venture economics, and politics. That's a dense agenda, but the setting keeps it human: cocktails, food, and real conversation. For those tracking how AI is reshaping industries beyond the usual tech silos, this is a chance to see the threads connect in person.
From events to connection: Pie evolves into a social network for groups
Andy Dunn's Pie is quietly shedding its skin as an events app, and the shift is worth watching. By giving groups digital homes to connect, organize, and make plans, Pie moves closer to becoming a genuine social network, not just a utility for meetups. That's a smart evolution, especially as users look for spaces that feel intentional rather than performative. It's still early, but this direction suggests Dunn is betting on community over calendars.
Turn your Disrupt idea into an event that connects with thousands
The Disrupt main stage is only half the story. The real connections often happen in the rooms you choose to build. That is why we are inviting you to host your own Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. You bring the concept, whether it is a founder mixer or a morning run, and we provide the audience already in town for the action. It is a direct way to shape the conversation.
Small circles, real connections: Yope builds social networks without algorithms
Yope's $12.3 million seed round signals a deliberate turn away from algorithmic feeds and creator-led growth. The startup is betting on private groups of friends and family, where messaging, photo sharing, and AI features work to deepen real-world connections. That focus feels timely and grounded. It's not about scale for its own sake; it's about building spaces that feel genuinely personal.
Discover how Beehiiv's AI Copilot empowers smarter publisher growth
Beehiiv just gave publishers a reason to rethink community. The platform now lets subscribers chat directly with each other, and it's rolling out an AI Copilot aimed at growth and analytics. That's a practical pairing. Community features can deepen engagement, while AI handles the heavy lifting on audience insights. It feels less like a flashy gimmick and more like a tool built for real workflow. For anyone juggling content and data, this simplifies the messy middle. Curious about the human side of AI?