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Meetup Revival

The revival of TWiST meetups aims to foster community and networking among startup enthusiasts. Jason Calacanis and Producer Rachel outline a structured approach, starting with small breakfast gatherings and gradually expanding to larger events. They emphasize the importance of maintaining quality and brand alignment, with Jason stating, "We want to build community... in a way that's got some level of quality and that represents the brand well."

We want to build community... in a way that's got some level of quality and that represents the brand well.

--- Jason Calacanis

The initial cities for these meetups include Chicago, London, and New York, with a focus on engaging startup founders as coordinators 1 2.

   

Expansion Plans

The expansion strategy for TWiST meetups involves careful planning and community involvement. Jason and Rachel discuss the potential for international growth, with cities like Tokyo and Sydney on the radar. They aim to keep the process streamlined through Slack and Notion, avoiding unnecessary complications. Jason humorously notes, "I'm going to make my decision on which ones to go to in person when they get to level three... strictly based on food."

I'm going to make my decision on which ones to go to in person when they get to level three... strictly based on food.

--- Jason Calacanis

The goal is to add one new city each month, provided the initial meetups are successful and maintain the desired quality 3.