Community is a Must-have, not a nice to have

Community Is Not a Nice-to-Have. It’s a Growth Engine.

In today’s crowded, noisy world, the brands, founders and institutions that stand out aren’t shouting louder — they’re building communities.

At Asia Startup Network, we’ve spent the last five years doing exactly that:bringing together founders, investors, mentors and ecosystem builders across Asia — not just for events, but for real relationships.

From hosting over 100 events, nurturing 4,000+ community members, facilitating 550+ mentoring hours, to raising nearly S$200,000 for ecosystem causes, one thing has become clear:

Why Community Matters Today

Community is more than a WhatsApp group or a series of events. When done right, it:

• Creates a sense of belonging and shared identity

• Keeps your brand top-of-mind without heavy ad spend

• Encourages members to become your advocates, collaborators and sponsors.

• Builds momentum long after events end

Community isn’t built by transactions.It’s built through trust, consistency and experience.

What You’ll Learn in the Community Building Masterclass

This masterclass is designed for:

• Founders and operators

• Corporate and university ecosystem builders

• Community managers and leaders

• Anyone thinking of launching a paid, free or freemium community

You’ll learn:

• What truly defines a thriving community (and what doesn’t)

• How community powers a flywheel, not just a marketing funnel

• Practical frameworks to design your own community — step by step

• Real case studies

• How to avoid common pitfalls and burnout as a community builder

This Is For You If…

• You don’t want to build “just another group”

• You believe relationships beat reach

• You want your community to outlive events — and even you

Join us and learn how to build a community with purpose, momentum and impact.Start small. Build consistently. Grow intentionally.

Join us for our masterclass on 20 Dec 2025 or 3 Jan 2026:

Sign up on lu.ma/asn-community1 or lu.ma/asn-community2.