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Exponential ScaleCommunity as the Unfair Advantage: Interview with Gina Bianchini, Founder & CEO of Mighty NetworksGina Bianchini built Ning with Marc Andreessen. 100 million users. 300,000 social networks. Sold for $150 million. Most founders would have called it a career.She went back and did it again.Mighty Networks now powers more than 10,000 brands and creators — and in 2025 her customers collectively earned $500 million on the platform. With 79 employees. Not 790. Not 7,900. Seventy-nine.The number that matters to Gina is not her company's revenue. It's what her customers are making. That philosophy — platform as leverage multiplier, not headline metric — runs through every product decision Mighty has ever made.In this episode she br...
2026-02-2657 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025Our 10 favorite communication insights from 2025.The most transformative communication insights are the ones we actually remember to use. That’s why host Matt Abrahams is taking stock of his favorite communication tips from this year, so we can carry them into the next.In this annual Think Fast, Talk Smart tradition, Abrahams shares his top 10 communication insights from guests over the past year, from facilitating connection through Gina Bianchini's "proactive serendipity” to Jenn Wynn’s use of dialogue as a gateway to synergy. Whether you're looking to build trust, boost productivity, or speak more spontaneously, this y...
2025-12-3027 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques244. Community Creates Change: Build Relationships That Actually MatterWhy community is the most powerful tool for transformation.Community isn't just a feel-good buzzword. According to Gina Bianchini, it's a catalyst for personal and collective transformation.Bianchini is the CEO and founder of community-building platform, Mighty Networks, and author of the book Purpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life. "Community is when people come together, and every single member has something to give and something to receive," she explains. In contrast to the one-directional dynamic of a speaker and their audience or a creator and their following, Bianchini argues that...
2025-11-2027 min
Big Hitters with Larry WeidelHow Gina Bianchini Scaled Past Traditional Social Media—The Hidden Psychology Behind Paid CommunitiesJoin Big Hitters Community here: https://bit.ly/457vKLeWhat if the key to scaling your business wasn't just about growing your audience—but building genuine friendships? In this episode of Big Hitters, host Larry Weidel sits down with Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, to explore why community is the ultimate competitive advantage, how to transform followers into true friends, and the strategies behind generating $500 million in revenue across their platform. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to deepen customer relationships, build a sustainable business model, or unlock the power of paid memberships, this conversation reveals ho...
2025-11-1800 min
Real Relationships Real Revenue - Video Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerHow to Build a Community that Thrives with CEO of Mighty Networks Gina BianchiniWhat if the real key to your business growth isn't another marketing tactic—but building the right community around you? In this episode, I sit down with Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks, to uncover the true difference between networking (which often feels transactional) and community (which sparks transformation). We explore why being the hub of a community can exponentially grow your influence, create opportunities, and bring lasting value to everyone involved. Gina walks us through the exact framework for building a community that's vibrant, self-sustaining, and deeply rewarding, whether it's in-person or online. From identifying your au...
2025-08-2645 minReal Relationships Real Revenue - Video Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerHow to Build a Community that Thrives with CEO of Mighty Networks Gina BianchiniWhat if the real key to your business growth isn't another marketing tactic—but building the right community around you? In this episode, I sit down with Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks, to uncover the true difference between networking (which often feels transactional) and community (which sparks transformation). We explore why being the hub of a community can exponentially grow your influence, create opportunities, and bring lasting value to everyone involved. Gina walks us through the exact framework for building a community that's vibrant, self-sustaining, and deeply rewarding, whether it's in-person or online. From identifying your au...
2025-08-2645 min
Real Relationships Real Revenue - Audio Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerHow to Build a Community that Thrives with CEO of Mighty Networks Gina BianchiniWhat if the real key to your business growth isn't another marketing tactic—but building the right community around you? In this episode, I sit down with Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks, to uncover the true difference between networking (which often feels transactional) and community (which sparks transformation). We explore why being the hub of a community can exponentially grow your influence, create opportunities, and bring lasting value to everyone involved. Gina walks us through the exact framework for building a community that's vibrant, self-sustaining, and deeply rewarding, whether it's in-person or online. From identifying your au...
2025-08-2645 min
Dare to LaunchGina Bianchini's Formula For Building A 7-Figure CommunityIt's easy to look at 7-figure memberships and think they're only for folks with massive audiences… or the leading experts… or that you need to constantly give away valuable secrets. And sure, those things can work in your favor. But as Gina Bianchini reveals in this week's episode of Dare to Launch… they're not required. And Gina should know… As the founder of Mighty Networks, she's probably helped more people build $1M+ communities than anyone I know. And she breaks down the real reasons people pay – a lot – to join...
2025-06-241h 15
The Speaker Lab PodcastWhy Speakers Should Build Community with Gina Bianchini“The hardest thing about building a community is making sure that you’ve tapped into a transition that people have and are navigating so that they actually want to build relationships with each other.”As a speaker, building your authority goes beyond what you say on stage, it’s all about how you connect with your audience afterward. This week, Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, joins us to reveal why community-building is the next essential step in growing your influence and credibility. With a passion for transforming one-time talks into ongoing relationships, Gina shares practica...
2025-06-1047 min
Life After Corporate212. Unlocking People Magic with Gina Bianchini and Mighty NetworksAre you underestimating the true power of community in growing your coaching or consulting business? In this episode of Life After Corporate, we're joined by Gina Bianchini, the visionary behind Mighty Networks, a platform redefining how purpose-driven entrepreneurs build profitable, scalable communities. Discover why the future belongs to those who master "People Magic"—leveraging advanced technology and AI to create spaces where motivated people connect, transform, and grow. If you've struggled to stand out, goosebump-inducing insights await on the difference between an audience and a true community, and why focusing on transitions can spark explosive engagement.
2025-04-2248 min
Church Planter PodcastCPP #579 – Gina Bianchini on Creating CommunityCommunity is critical to anyone navigating change, whether it's adapting to a changing world or changing a personal habit. For church leaders, we know that's why Jesus hardwired community into his Church. In this episode, Chestly Lunday is joined by Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks and an expert on creating community to discuss the fundamentals of community development.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Mighty NetworksReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going an...
2025-01-0653 min
Big Hitters with Larry WeidelPart 2 - How Gina Bianchini's Childhood Community Inspired Her LeadershipSign up for this FREE course that’ll change your life forever: https://bit.ly/4gRaP2YIn this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Gina Bianchini, CEO and Founder of Mighty Networks. Gina dives into Mighty Networks' mission to build communities using AI and automation for meaningful connections through shared interests and activities, how her father's leadership style influenced her drive to lead and create, as well as the rewards and challenges of being a visible entrepreneur.In the second part of this episode, Gina shares her background an...
2024-11-1226 min
Table Rush Talk Show!725 - Building Million-Dollar Communities: A Conversation with Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty NetworksIn this episode, Mischa interviews Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks, to explore how her platform empowers creators to build vibrant, high-profit communities. Gina shares insights into why Mighty Networks focuses on connecting members, how it’s different from other platforms like Facebook and Circle, and the impact of their innovative "People Magic" technology. Learn how creators are leveraging Mighty Networks for $5 million launches and how Gina’s vision is shaping the future of community-driven digital businesses.Show NotesGuest: Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty NetworksTopics Covered:Gina’s journey from Cupertino to becoming a tech indust...
2024-10-0957 min
Slice of Technology#5 - Gina Bianchini, CEO & Co-Founder at Mighty NetworksJoin us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Gina Bianchini, CEO & Co-Founder at Mighty Networks.What you’ll get out of this episode:Vision for Community Building: Gina Bianchini shares her vision for Mighty Networks, aiming to create thriving communities using AI.People Magic: Introduction of AI-driven feature 'People Magic' that enhances connections between community members.Real-World Impact: Success stories of communities experiencing significant growth and retention due to AI integration.Authenticity in AI: Balancing AI's role in community building while maintaining genuine hu...
2024-09-1024 min
Level Up Creators PodcastCreator Interviews: Gina Bianchini; I was going to bring a team together and we were going to create a way for people to have their own network effectIn this conversation, Amanda Northcutt interviews Gina Bianchini, the CEO and founder of Mighty Networks, about the future of AI and membership communities. They discuss the definition of community and how it differs from social media, the power of network effects in building engaged communities, and the importance of focusing on the people you serve and the transition they are going through. They also explore the core tenets of successful communities, including understanding your ideal member and their desired transformation. Gina emphasizes the value of building relationships and facilitating connections between community members, and the role of technology, including...
2024-09-0654 min
Entrepreneurs on FireThe Unexpected Path to a $1M Membership with Gina BianchiniGina Bianchini is the CEO and founder of Mighty Networks and the WSJ bestselling author of the book, Purpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Paid membership is the most single effective way to create and grow a million dollar business both on revenue and profit. 2. You don’t need to have a lot of content , just a clear purpose and the desire to bring people together. 3. A community will succeed or fail based on the factor of building relationships whether the members are contributing or interacting wi...
2024-09-0326 min
Pfeffer on PowerThe Power of Persuasive Leadership with Gina BianchiniIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Gina Bianchini, CEO & Co-Founder Mighty Networks. Gina brings her expertise on how effective communication can elevate your leadership. Drawing fascinating parallels between political figures and startup founders, Gina and Jeffrey explore the importance of inspiring confidence and maintaining energy, even in the face of setbacks. Gina reveals the significant advantages of building a dedicated community space using Mighty Networks over a Facebook group. She candidly shares the challenges and triumphs she fa...
2024-08-2828 min
Mick UnpluggedGina Bianchini | Building Vibrant Communities and Empowering CreatorsIn this insightful episode, Mick Hunt interviews Gina Bianchini, the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. Gina shares her journey from growing up in a close-knit community in Silicon Valley to becoming a leader in digital community building. She discusses the powerful impact of communities, the role of technology in connecting people, and the deeper motivations behind her work. Gina also offers practical advice for creators looking to build thriving communities, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, connection, and starting without hesitation. The conversation provides a deep dive into the principles that make Mighty Networks unique and the challenges and...
2024-08-2224 min
THE POWER OF REINVENTION with Kathi Sharpe-RossReinventing Connections: Scaling Modern Communities with Gina BianchiniIn this lively episode of THE POWER OF RE:INVENTION, Kathi Sharpe-Ross chats with Gina Bianchini, the dynamic CEO and founder of Mighty Networks. They dive into the exciting world of community building and the transformative shift from being just a content creator to becoming a community host. Gina shares how Mighty Networks is designed to connect people in meaningful ways, helping them reach their fullest potential.
Gina also talks about her journey from growing up in a close-knit community to leading innovative platforms like Mighty Networks. She shares personal stories that shaped her passion for fostering...
2024-07-1949 min
The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder599. The Power of Community for Product-Based Business Owners with Gina Bianchini of Mighty NetworksToday, I’m so excited to be chatting with Gina Bianchini, an incredible entrepreneur who has her MBA from Stanford and is also the creator and founder of Mighty Networks! If you’re not familiar with Mighty Networks, it’s an all-in-one platform that serves small and medium businesses through offering digital memberships, online courses, community and subscriptions.In this episode, Gina and I dive into the benefits of building and creating a community that aligns with your products and mission, especially for my subscription-based product bosses, as well as the importance of community and who you’re surro...
2024-07-0147 min
From Start-Up to Grown-Up#68, Gina Bianchini, Co-Founder and CEO of Mighty Networks — The secret to building communities, managing self-worth as a CEO, and why humor is a leadership superpowerGina Bianchini is the CEO & founder of Mighty Networks, a digital business platform that powers what it calls people magic. People magic is advanced technology and AI that connects the most relevant and interesting people to each other in the context of community, courses, events, and paid memberships.She’s also the author of the 2022 Wall Street Journal best selling book, Purpose: Design a Community & Change Your Life. Mighty is trusted by brands from TED to Tony Robbins, Mindbody, LAUNCH by Mel Robbins, Esther Perel, Matthew Hussey, Jim Kwik, BODi, Gym Launch, and Fortune.Meet the next gu...
2024-06-041h 06
BOSSYAdvisors, Peers and Community with Tech Founder Gina BianchiniIn this episode:
Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks, joins Tara and Katie to discuss the importance of building a community with your customers
Community > content on social media platforms
Advisory Boards 101: What to and (not to do) when starting a board for your business
Tara’s learnings from building her own advisory board
PLUS Katie and Tara share their dream inner circle for their businesses
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2024-04-1140 min
Learning to Change21. Enhancing People Experiences in Events and Community Engagement with Gina BianchiniAs part of our series on event planning and community, Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks joins me to talk about why People Magic is more than a set of tools, but a guiding philosophy of making valuable connections between people.
She also explains why many online groups are using their platforms “off-label,” and how Mighty Networks is changing the game in community engagement.
LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE TO HEAR:
Why member to member connection is the most important factor to the success for online communities and events
How Mighty Networks has reimagined the member profile as a si...
2024-04-1040 minModern Learners21. Enhancing People Experiences in Events and Community Engagement with Gina BianchiniAs part of our series on event planning and community, Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks joins me to talk about why People Magic is more than a set of tools, but a guiding philosophy of making valuable connections between people. She also explains why many online groups are using their platforms “off-label,” […]
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2024-04-1040 min
Just Get Started#407 Gina Bianchini on Creating Community With PurposeEpisode 407 features Gina Bianchini, the CEO & founder of Mighty Networks, a community platform that powers people magic, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of, Purpose: Design a Community & Change Your Life.Find Gina Online:Website: https://www.mightynetworks.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ginabYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kOOsZ55RofRas1uPIEZmgConnect with the host, Brian OndrakoWebsite: https://brianondrako.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube...
2024-02-2746 min
The Nathan Barry Show013: Build a Community, Not an Audience with Gina BianchiniHow do you build a thriving community that lays the foundation for a successful creator business? Gina Bianchini, co-founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, is one of the best in the world at building community, and she’s sharing everything you need to know today.We’re discussing why culture builds a stronger community than guidelines and the difference between building a personal brand versus a community brand. Plus, Gina is sharing her tips for building a community from scratch.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show
2023-11-231h 18
Her Next Big MoveGina Bianchini: How Unwavering Confidence & AI Can Lead To Mighty SuccessOn today’s episode, Priscilla and Lauren are joined by Gina Bianchini, CEO and Founder of Mighty Networks and WSJ bestselling author of, Purpose: Design a Community & Change Your Life. They discuss all things about life-purpose, building a lasting community, how AI factors into community building and so much more.
Mighty serves entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, and brands with a new breed of ‘unified member platforms’ designed to make community, courses, and memberships more engaging and profitable. The platform is trusted by brands from Yoga with Adriene to TED, Mindbody, and Fortune. Mighty focuses on ushering in a new...
2023-10-1650 min
TrailblazersCommunity Design EXPLAINED ft. Gina Bianchini: Founder of Mighty NetworksThis week we’re talking all things community design with the expert on all things community, Gina Bianchini. In this explained episode, Erica and Gina chat through the founding story of Mighty Networks (Gina's company), her community design framework, the difference between a community and an audience, and so much more. Gina gives a masterclass on how to build a scalable, self-sustaining community.Gina Bianchini is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks. Her mission at Mighty Networks is to usher in a new era of digit...
2023-10-0338 min
The Unhustle PodcastEp. 67: Building Purpose Through Community with Gina BianchiniIn this inspiring episode, Milena delves into the world of purpose-driven communities with the incredible Gina Bianchini, CEO, and founder of Mighty Networks. Gina shares her insights on building thriving communities and how they can transform lives, making her book "Purpose: Design a Community & Change Your Life" a must-read for anyone seeking to create meaningful connections.
Tune in as Gina shares her wisdom on the power of purpose, building thriving communities, and how embracing a host mindset can lead to incredible transformations. Discover the magic of cultivating meaningful connections and how community-driven endeavors can...
2023-08-0240 min
Ollie on WorkGina Bianchini on Designing a Community with PurposeThis week’s guest is Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks, the cultural software platform for creators, entrepreneurs, and brands to build communities.Gina is an incredible entrepreneur, category designer and leader who recently wrote her first book, the Wall Street Journal bestseller Purpose: Design a Community & Change Your Life.Gina and Ollie discuss:Why leaders thrive when asking generative, future-oriented questions.How establishing a clear purpose helps you attract similarly-minded people.How powerful questions lead to transformative change (and how to ask them).Why, whether in a community or...
2023-07-0546 min
Groundswell Origins PodcastGina Bianchini | The Mighty GroundswellGina Bianchini is CEO and founder of Mighty Networks. She is dedicated to creators building their own communities outside of other social media networks that make it so difficult. She is the author of the best-selling book, "Purpose: Design a Community & Change Your Life." She has been on the cover of Fortune, Vanity Fair, and many more. The Groundswell Podcast—interviews legends in marketing and business, as well as the influential and the fascinating across industries, to learn about what it takes to create sustainable growth in your bottom line and impact. Each episode is infu...
2023-06-1553 min
The Art of Selling Online Courses87 Maximizing Course Success with Communities - with Gina BianchiniSend a textIn this episode of ''The Art of Selling Online Courses'' we explore the world of online course communities and how they can help your clients and increase your revenue. Our guest, Gina Bianchini, the CEO and Founder of Mighty Networks, shares her insights and expertise on why online communities are important and how to build a great community.We start by discussing why an online community is important for your course, and how it can help your clients succeed and feel supported throughout their learning journey. We also explore the impact of...
2023-05-1130 min
Legacy LeadershipEp. 160 With Gina BianchiniGINA BIANCHINI is the CEO and Founder of Mighty Networks, where creators, entrepreneurs, and brands use cultural software to build digital communities. She’s also the creator of Community Design™, a proven strategy framework for understanding and growing communities online and in the real world.
Over 8,000 people have taken her Community Design™ Masterclass where they learn how to build a community so valuable you can charge for it, and so well-designed it essentially runs itself.
Gina has been featured in Fast Company, Wired, Vanity Fair, Fortune, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and The New York Times. She has appeared on CNBC, CNN, a...
2023-04-0545 min
Subscription Stories: True Tales from the TrenchesBuilding a Purpose-Driven Subscription Community with Mighty Networks' Gina BianchiniI have interviewed today’s guest many times, and it’s always a wild ride. Mighty Networks founder and CEO Gina Bianchini is so smart, passionate and insightful. She was my finale guest for Season 1 of the Subscription Stories podcast, back in 2020. That episode holds the record for most popular Subscription Stories show of all time. We were all stuck at home, afraid to go out in person, and were looking for ways to connect, authentically with others. Mighty Networks was established to make it easy for people to build engaged communities around their passion and purpose. Nearly 3 years later...
2023-03-2938 min
Lead the Future - Leadership Accountability with Dr. Vince MolinaroPurpose Put to Practice: 6 Questions for Leaders to Build Stronger Futures & Communities – Gina Bianchini, Founder & CEO, Mighty Networks While enabling the creation of communities is at the core of her passions and growing tech business, Gina Bianchini, Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks, is also a firm believer in practicing mindfulness to drive focus and purpose in life. Her Purpose30 exercise is designed to help leaders dig into 6 questions that can help frame directives and get to the heart of one's purpose in life. This episode of the Lead the Future Podcast with Dr. Vince Molinaro explores this and more with guest Gina Bianchini. Tune in!
2023-03-1743 min
Free Time with Jenny BlakeHow to Transform Your Approach to Community-Building with Gina BianchiniHow do we use technology to facilitate real relationships? That’s the big question driving Gina Bianchini’s epic entrepreneurial quest. Today we’re talking about the magic phrase that will transform what you’re building, the difference between social networks versus social media, why a course is not a community, how to avoid working too hard as the host, and why you might benefit from building a small, tight-knit group before trying to grow a bigger audience.More About Gina: Gina Bianchini is the CEO and Founder of Mighty Networks, where creators, entrepreneurs, and brands use cultural...
2023-02-2828 min
The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral EconomicsPurpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life with Gina BianchiniIn today's conversation, I am joined by Gina Bianchini, author of the book Purpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life. She's also the CEO and Founder of Mighty, where creators, entrepreneurs, and brands build digital communities and courses with cultural software. Myself included -- the BE Thoughtful Revolution moved to Mighty Networks in 2021. In 2019, Gina launched the Community Design™ Masterclass, where over 8,000 people have learned how to build a community so valuable you can charge for it, and so well-designed it essentially runs itself. Before Mighty, she was the CEO and co-founder of Ning, a...
2023-02-1747 min
Build In Public PodcastWhy You Need To Be A Part of A Community Right Now (feat. Gina Bianchini)Welcome to another episode of the Build In Public Podcast.Today's episode features Gina Bianchini, who has always been on the forefront of the online community business and has led over 3 million people from her journey at the pioneering platform, Ning.Now as a founder of the successful “network effect” platform, Mighty Network and author of highly actionable book “Purpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life”, Gina delves into her take and insights on topics such as:● Community vs. Audience vs. Network● The importance of being in a community and belonging to its c...
2023-01-2744 min
The Kara Goldin Show342 Gina Bianchini: Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks and Author of PurposeIn this episode, Gina Bianchini, Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks and Author of her new book Purpose: Design a Community & Change Your Life, shares all about the importance of purpose and how you can find yours. Gina has built an incredible company with Mighty Networks enabling creators, entrepreneurs and brands to use cultural software to build digital communities. Now with her latest book Purpose, Gina shows how anyone can find their purpose and translate it into action through the power of community. This inspirational interview is filled with motivational steps that you won’t want to miss! On this ep...
2023-01-2033 min
Making the FanFinding Purpose and Building a Community w/ Gina BianchiniWhen it comes to identifying your purpose or purposes, it’s all about having a clear intention for your time, your talents, your energy and your focus. What makes you happy. But more importantly, it’s about turning your purpose or purposes into something actionable and making them matter. After helping thousands find their purpose through her companies Ning and Mighty and her Community Design course, CEO and Founder of Mighty Networks Gina Bianchini joins the show to discuss the frameworks to finding purpose and manifesting it as a future story from her new book, Purpose: Design A Community & Change...
2023-01-031h 02
Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course CreatorsTeam’s Pick: Gina BianchiniSpecial "business revenue leak checklist" offer, free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Gina Bianchini is the co-founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. Her mission is to usher in a new era of creative business built on community. In this episode we discuss:The convergence of online courses and communities.Is there still room in the market for new course creators?Scaling your business on a single platform.Moving from content-only to transformational courses.The flywheel effect of adding layers and tools to an existing course.The importance of recognizing and playing...
2022-12-2635 min
Hello Monday with Jessi HempelThe Purpose 30 with Gina BianchiniWhat can thirty minutes with a pen and paper, away from our tech, do for our imaginations and our planning? Author Gina Bianchini says it will change our lives. In this conversation with Jessi Hempel, Gina, the author of PURPOSE: Design a community and change your life, shares her journey to purpose and her tips for making meaning in our own lives.Follow Gina Bianchini on LinkedIn and order her new book here.Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday n...
2022-12-1927 min
Matt Brown Show - Conversations That Power The Business World.MBS460 - How to build a digital community - Gina Bianchini, CEO Mightynetworks.com (Built In California #10)Send us a textGina Bianchini is an American entrepreneur and investor. She is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks. Before Mighty Networks, she was CEO of Ning, which she co-founded with Marc Andreessen. Get interviewed on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.comSupport the show
2022-10-051h 04Matt Brown Show - Conversations That Power The Business World.MBS460 - How to build a digital community - Gina Bianchini, CEO Mightynetworks.com (Built In California #10)Send a textGina Bianchini is an American entrepreneur and investor. She is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks. Before Mighty Networks, she was CEO of Ning, which she co-founded with Marc Andreessen. Get interviewed on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.comSupport the show
2022-10-051h 04Matt Brown Show - Conversations That Power The Business World.MBS460 - How to build a digital community - Gina Bianchini, CEO Mightynetworks.com (Built In California #10)Send us a textGina Bianchini is an American entrepreneur and investor. She is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks. Before Mighty Networks, she was CEO of Ning, which she co-founded with Marc Andreessen. Get interviewed on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.comSupport the show
2022-10-051h 04
The SydcastMighty Networks, With Silicon Valley Entrepreneur and CEO Gina BianchiniEpisode SummaryGina Bianchini is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder of Mighty Networks, a platform for creators (of anything) to build out and monetize their content. As a past business partner with legendary entrepreneur and investor Marc Andreessen, Gina has deep roots in startup culture. Who is Gina Bianchini, what is Mighty Networks, and what’s it like to be a female entrepreneur in Silicon Valley in the age of Elizabeth Holmes?Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He h...
2022-09-1252 min
Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech LeadersS6 E27: Gina Bianchini, Mighty NetworksGina Bianchini grew up in Cupertino in the 70's & 80's, which was a place where people were tinkerers and creators. What she learned from that experience was a deep appreciation for the interests and passions of people. When the early days of social tech happened, she fell in love with how they worked - specially around creating communities. Outside of tech, she played field hockey at Stanford and a solid career. Fun fact, you can't cross check in field hockey, which was news to me. Now a days, she loves to hike, read, and hangout with her friends, family...
2022-07-1931 min
The Hard Way With Joe De SenaUnlock your Goals with Community / Joe De Sena and Gina BianchiniThe behavioral and social science tells us community is the great unlock! Gina Bianchini is a groundbreaker in the work of entrepreneurship and community first with Ning and today as founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. Hear how you can use community to unlock your potential, how this is a golden age for sharing ideas, what she thinks of Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and much more! LINKS: Mighty Networks: https://community.mightynetworks.com/ https://www.mightynetworks.com/ https://www.mightynetworks.com/migration 10 Rules for Resi...
2022-05-1035 min
"Age of Miracles"Not Boring Founders: Gina Bianchini, Mighty NetworksGina Bianchini is the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. Mighty is a platform that makes it easy to create, grow and monetize online communities. Mighty is the result of nearly two decades of Gina's career spent building online social products back to the early 2000s, when she built Ning with Marc Andreessen, and she's been building for community and online social spaces ever since.
Gina explains how social media and other platforms are designed for people that already know each other and not for building a community of strangers on the internet. Mighty...
2022-04-2941 min
SupercastersIs What You're Creating a Podcast... or Something Bigger? with Gina BianchiniThe value you create is not in how you deliver your content, says Mighty Networks CEO Gina Bianchini. Your value comes from giving people a reason to pay attention to something they care about, and a way to manifest their identity.That’s why Gina recommends you stop thinking of what you do as podcasting and start thinking of it as bringing together people who want to find each other.We cover:What content businesses can learn from software companies to help them thriveThe difference between and audience and a communityThe surprising best time to...
2022-04-2034 minCourse Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course CreatorsCourses & Community (Gina Bianchini)Special "business revenue leak checklist" offer, free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. For the next few episodes, Course Lab is going beyond the design of courses and diving deep into the platforms that host them. We are talking with industry leaders about their vision of the future and what that means for you as a course creator. Today, we feature Gina Bianchini, co-founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, a community software platform designed to help businesses create online courses. In this episode, Danny, Abe and Gina talk about Gina’s passion and expertise in cre...
2022-04-1834 min
Christopher Lochhead Follow Your Different™How To Design The Future, The Power Of Communities, What We Can Learn About Native Digital Marketing From President Zelenskyy with Gina Bianchini, Founder & CEO of Mighty NetworksWe live in a time of radical acceleration in the creation of very different futures with marketing category after marketing category. That goes the same for the world overall as well, which also adds a threat and challenge to most businesses. But at the same time, it can also be a great opportunity. On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we make sense of it all with our guest, Gina Bianchini.
Gina Bianchini is the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. She is in the business of creating different futures. She has raised over $67 million...
2022-03-211h 02
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineThe magic found in true community, with Gina BianchiniThings We Talk About In This Episode:Recognising the power of what’s possible when people come together with a common goalThe value of creating your own, distraction-free destination for group learning and supportEmpowering creators to place higher value on the important business, community and content they are making - rather than being driven solely by the pursuit of money and influenceThe importance of community, particularly when we are forging new paths (or making things up as we go along). Gina says, “the single best place to make things up as you go along is in a small, trus...
2022-03-1756 min
Startup RenegadesStart with Community: Business Advice from Gina Bianchini, CEO and Co-Founder of Mighty Networks.Start with community. Such simple advice! But the road to build Mighty Networks wasn’t a simple one, as CEO and founder Gina Bianchini will tell you. Before Mighty Networks, Gina was the first entrepreneur-in-residence at Andreessen Horowitz. She was also the CEO and co-founder of Ning, a pioneering global platform for creating niche social networks she started with Marc Andreessen in 2004. Under her leadership, Ning grew to ~100 million active users across 300,000 social networks led by brands and creators across subcultures, professional networks, entertainment, politics, and education. The company was sold for $150M in 20...
2022-03-0827 min
Courage To Leap & LeadChallenges of the C-Suite: The Courage to Lead with Gina Bianchini, Episode 80About our Guest:
Gina Bianchini, Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks Gina Bianchini is the CEO & founder of Mighty Networks, where creators and brands start and grow businesses powered by the community. Mighty Networks is trusted by creators from Yoga with Adriene, Wall Street Trapper, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, and Project 863 to brands like TED, Mindbody, and Fortune.
Before Mighty Networks, Gina was the first entrepreneur-in-residence at Andreessen Horowitz. Prior to A16Z, she was the CEO and co-founder of Ning, a pioneering global platform for creating niche social networks she started with Marc Andreessen in 2004. Under...
2022-01-271h 12
What WorksEP 370: What is the creator economy? with Gina Bianchini
What is the creator economy? And why are so many creators… miserable? Mighty Networks founder Gina Bianchini was the first person I knew talking about the creating economy. She’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs, organizers, and creators see why building independently beats trying to amass huge audiences on the usual platforms. In this episode, we talk about what the creator economy is, how the game is rigged, what’s making creators miserable, and how she sees a different way forward. Plus, we’ll discuss research from the massive independent study that Mighty Networks commissi...
2022-01-2528 min
The Community ExperienceUsing Data to Design Sustainable Communities with Gina Bianchini#020 Why do so many communities fail to take off? Because they weren't designed to be the greatest party you've ever attended. So says Gina Bianchini, CEO and founder of Mighty Networks, one of the first platforms that allowed people to create standalone, branded communities.If you've ever thought about starting a community but you don't know where to start, today's episode will give you the Cliff's Notes on how to accomplish just that. As Gina says, the challenge is, "How do you create a highly engaged community mastering something interesting or important together?"Show notes...
2021-12-2857 min
How to Win podcast with Peep LajaHow developing a breakaway brand helped Gina Bianchini secure $67 million in funding for Mighty NetworksKey Points:Gina talks about how Mighty Networks adapted when their early customers were enterprise, rather than the SMBs or creators they were trying to attract (01.20)I give my thoughts on adapting to changing opportunities, and growth mindset (03:01)Gina talks about how they transitioned to their ideal customer base over time (05:00)Gina discusses how Mighty Networks specifically avoided competing with major social platforms by niching down and combining e-learning and community building tools (08:06)I give my thoughts on the value of having a voice and opinions as a brand (11:13)Gina talks about how they improve the product by...
2021-11-2934 min
Growth Investor with GrowthCap‘s RJ LumbaLeveraging The Network Effect: Mighty Networks CEO Gina BianchiniWelcome to the GrowthCap podcast where we chat with CEOs, investors and other key industry leaders to uncover insights and strategies for accelerating growth and succeeding in business. I am your host RJ Lumba.
In this episode we chat with Gina Bianchini, the CEO and Co-Founder of Mighty Networks, which is a SaaS platform for creators and brands to start and grow communities. Gina shares her insights into the mission of Mighty Networks, the value of good investors and her entrepreneurial journey. The company is backed by Owl Ventures, Intel Capital, Sierra Wasatch Capital and others.
2021-11-2320 min
Groundswell Origins PodcastGina Bianchini | The Mighty Power of Building Your CommunityPaddle in. In this episode, we talk about the importance of creating a virtual community around your niche and the new phenomenon of creators and businesses migrating from using social media channels into a sustainable platform where there is better engagement and deeper interactions. Gina is CEO & Co-Founder of Mighty Networks, the premier SaaS platform for creators and brands to start and grow communities they own. The Groundswell Podcast—interviews legends in marketing and business, as well as the influential and the fascinating across industries, to learn about what it takes to c...
2021-11-0548 min
CultureLab with Aga BajerGina Bianchini: Communities at WorkCommunity and social belonging are fundamental human needs, hardwired into our DNA. Gina Bianchini, the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks has had a front-row seat to hundreds of thousands of successful communities. She has also seen an equal number of communities fail. In this conversation, she shares what she learned about what sets successful communities apart and how you can apply her insights to create community and social belonging in your company. To join CultureBrained® go to tinyurl.com/culturebrained To access our free resources and materials on cultivating thriving cultures, click here: https://www.a...
2021-10-061h 12
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyGina Bianchini - Helping Creators Build Communities - [Founder’s Field Guide, EP. 51]My guest today is Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, which gives creators a platform to start, grow and own their social communities. In our conversation, we cover the differences between leadership and management, the lessons Gina learned building a similar business in the 2000s with Marc Andreessen, and the elements that make up a thriving community. We talk about community design, finding ways to connect like-minded people, why it’s so important to create movement, and what the future may hold for creators. Please enjoy this great conversation with...
2021-09-2358 min
Creator ScienceGina Bianchini – Powering the business of community with Mighty NetworksGina Bianchini is the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. Mighty Networks helps creators bring their community, courses, memberships, and events together in one place under their brand.Mighty Networks has more than 10,000 paying creators, brands, and coaches today. Users include established creators and brands such as YouTube star Adriene Mishler, Xprize and Singularity University founder Peter Diamandis, author Luvvie Ajayi Jones, comedian Amanda Seales, Girlboss founder Sophia Amoruso and brands such as the TED conference and wellness scheduling platform MINDBODY.Before Mighty Networks, Gina was CEO of Ning, which she co-founded with Marc Andreessen. U...
2021-08-0348 min
The Mom FeedEp 36: The Passion Economy: Building Business Through Community with Mighty Networks CEO, Gina BianchiniAre you a business owner? Or perhaps you work either as a stay-at-home mom or outside of the home, but you have a burning passion - a side hustle, real or imagined - that you wish could be your main source of income. In today's show, I sit down with Gina Bianchini, the CEO and founder of Mighty Networks, a SasS (Software as a Service) company. Mighty Networks prides itself on serving what they call a "rapidly growing world of creators with a purpose in the emerging category of The Passion Economy." Tune in to hear the difference between...
2021-04-0152 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoGina Bianchini, Mighty NetworksGina Bianchini, Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks, shared the story behind her title with us on Saturday, March 13th and Sunday, March 14th, 2021.Gina ia an entrepreneur and investor. She is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks. Her mission at Mighty Networks is to usher in a new era of creative business built on community. Mighty Networks serves “creators with a purpose” selling experiences, relationships, and expertise to their members via community, content, online courses, and subscription commerce–all offered in one place under the creator’s brand.Gina has been f...
2021-03-151h 13
iOCO PodcastsInspire Series S2 E3: Gina Bianchini | Using Digital Communities to TransformColin Iles talks to Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks LA, about Using Digital Communities to Transform
2021-02-1900 min
Inside Track with Colin IlesiOCO Inspire - Gina Bianchini - Using Digital Communities to TransformS02E03 - Colin Iles talks to Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks LA, about Using Digital Communities to Transform Connect with Colin on LinkedIn · ColinIles.com · WhatsApp Colin now
2021-02-191h 00
WIN/WIN: Women in Innovation#10 Gina Bianchini | CEO & Founder @ Mighty NetworksIn this episode, Gina Bianchini shares how growing up in Cupertino, California in the 1970s and 80s fueled her interest in social technologies and pushed her to become a startup founder. As the CEO and founder of Mighty Networks, she wants to empower small communities to come together. Listen for advice on:Examining your relationship with feedback Seeking out sponsors who will tangibly advocate for your careerPlanning a product feature roadmap To learn more: Gina Bianchini (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini/Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/About WIN...
2020-11-0226 minSubscription Stories: True Tales from the TrenchesMighty Network’s Gina Bianchini on How to Create a Community Worth Subscribing toGina Bianchini brings her community-building and subscription expertise to this episode. She joins Robbie to discuss the role of community in building a broader Forever Transaction, why some communities go off the rails, and how to use community as a starting point for membership, before layering in other elements of value, like content, digital courses and subscription commerce.
Highlights from this episode:
1:57 - Why Gina decided to create another online community platform after leaving Ning
5:40 - The distinction between launching a subscription company, and an ad-based one
8:20 - The Myth of More - why content is...
2020-10-2138 min
This ExtraOrdinary LifeBuilding Constructive Communities with Technology with Gina BianchiniToday’s guest is Gina Bianchini, the co-founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, the software that powers the online home of This Extraordinary Life. Mighty Networks is a website-building platform with a mission to pilot a new generation of creative business founded on community. It provides creators with the tools they need to create their brand and business.
The theme of this week’s episode is the intersection of modern technology and social networks. Software has a generative ability to unlock positive, constructive relationships and build deeper connections. Additionally, creator-led communities present us with the opportunity to redefine success.
You’ll hear...
2020-09-2953 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies188: Trendsetting, Thought Leadership, and Trusted Circles with Gina Bianchini [Use Your Voice Series]This episode is the perfect bridge between the series we just wrapped up on Thought Leadership and the new series we’re starting called Use Your Voice. My guest is Gina Bianchini, the founder of Mighty Networks, which enables people like you (and me!) create and host online communities (and more). I’ve been a fan of Gina’s since her days as co-founder of Ning and in the past couple of years even more so as Gina has been bold and direct in calling out Facebook for their lack of transparency and accountability around data p...
2020-09-0152 min
The Online Course Show145: Is Mighty Networks the New GOLD STANDARD as an Online Course Platform? (Featuring Gina Bianchini)Lately I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz around new community-building platforms, and rightfully so. Community is so important to almost every aspect of life and that includes the online course world! As my business grows, my perspective on community has definitely evolved, and that’s why I found it so interesting to speak with guest Gina Bianchini on today’s episode. As founder of Mighty Networks, Gina is clearly passionate about this topic and had some great tips to share.
"When I started with a community… everything changed."
- Gina Bianchini
No matte...
2020-08-251h 33
Omidyar Network Founder's Corner PodcastGina Bianchini, Founder and CEO of Mighty NetworksGina Bianchini is the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, a startup empowering organizations and individuals to create their own interest-focused, branded social networks and communities on mobile and web. Gina joins the show to share why enabling people to connect around their passions matter, her unique perspective on building a company in a competitive market, and how she approaches recruiting from a career development standpoint. During this insightful conversation with Omidyar Network partner Shripriya Mahesh, Gina also explains how she manages her time as a CEO, why she starts every day by drafting her big picture goals, and...
2020-08-0411 min
The Remarkable SaaS Podcast#126 - Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks - On how we can enable our customers to reach much bigger goalsThis podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to enable us to achieve results and grow in ways we’d not be able to achieve on our own. My guest is Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks.Gina Bianchini is an American entrepreneur and investor. Before Mighty Networks, she was CEO of Ning, which she co-founded with Marc Andreessen. Under her leadership, Ning grew to 100 million people in 300,000 active social networks across subcultures, professional networks, entertainment, politics, and education.In addition to Mighty Networks, Gina serves as a board director of TEGNA, a...
2020-08-0339 min
The Vine Resources Podcast ShowEpisode 104 Interview with Gina Bianchini Co-Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks Their mission at Mighty Networks is to usher in a new era of creative business built on community. Their SaaS platform serves “creators with a purpose” selling experiences, relationships, and expertise to their members via community, content, online courses, and subscription commerce–all offered in one place under the creator’s brand. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and privately funded. Gina Bianchini, Co-Founder and CEO of this company, joined us in this episode giving us some insights particular at the start of Covid19 and remaining resilient. You can find out more or connect t...
2020-04-1928 min
Coaching for LeadersThe Power of Why Over How, with Gina BianchiniGina Bianchini: Mighty Networks
Gina Bianchini is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks*. She is an expert on network effects. Mighty Networks is a pivot from the enterprise-only platform Mightybell, which powered communities for Intuit, American Express, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Mighty Networks has unlocked the opportunity to elevate the rapidly growing world of creators with a purpose. Gina and Mighty Networks have been featured in Fast Company, Wired, Vanity Fair, Bloomberg, and The New York Times.
In this conversation, Gina and I discussed the importance of a big, specific...
2020-03-2335 min
What WorksEP 267: Leveling Up With Customer Feedback with Mighty Networks Gina Bianchini
The Nitty-Gritty:
* How Gina Bianchini has been leading a slow & intentional brand evolution at Mighty Networks* Why customer feedback has been the key factor in how the brand (and product) has adapted* How the Mighty Networks team is using an online course to gather more customer feedback and create a plan for the future of the brand* What led to leveling up the Mighty Networks visual brand in 2019
Brands evolve.
Sometimes brands evolve naturally—think Dunkin’ Donuts changing their name to Dunk...
2020-03-0351 min
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging PodcastGather Your Community or Get Left Behind—Mighty Networks and More with Gina Bianchini#405: I’m super psyched to have a conversation with Gina Bianchini, the founder of a platform for communities called Mighty Networks. This tool lets you create your own groups and puts you back in the driver’s seat. You'll learn why people crave community, starting small in creating courses, Mighty Networks vs. Facebook Groups, and more! Read the full show notes: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session405
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2020-01-0850 min
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging PodcastSPI 405: Gather Your Community or Get Left Behind—Mighty Networks and More with Gina Bianchini#405: I’m super psyched to have a conversation with Gina Bianchini, the founder of a platform for communities called Mighty Networks. This tool lets you create your own groups and puts you back in the driver’s seat. You'll learn why people crave community, starting small in creating courses, Mighty Networks vs. Facebook Groups, and more! Read the full show notes: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session405
2020-01-0852 min
Podcasting Made SimpleWhat Online Community Means for Future Creators with Gina BianchiniThe future of connection online is not what you may think. It's going to be created by niche online communities.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/023The Future of Online Community and Why it Matters with Gina BianchiniThroughout history all progress has come through the collaboration of small groups of people that are going deep to master something interesting together. This is the definition of community.The way things are today with big social media, this will no...
2019-11-1930 min
The Entrepreneur Insight#5 Gina Bianchini - Founder & CEO of Might Networks, Co-Founder of Ning which she co-founded with Marc AndreessenAssertive and confident are two words that come to mind when I think of my guest today, Her name is Gina Bianchini, and she is the founder & CEO of Mighty Networks, a SaaS platform that serves “creators with a purpose” selling experiences, relationships, and expertise to their members via community, content, online courses, and subscription commerce–all offered in one place under the creator’s brand.
In our conversation, Gina goes over the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and how she was always lucky that the people around her were so different from her and how th...
2019-11-0721 min
Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs[FFL 375] Build a Lucrative Community Driven Business with Gina BianchiniGina Bianchini is the Founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, an online platform that blends the benefits of building a community with the value of creating content, courses, and subscriptions for creative brands and entrepreneurs. She is the former CEO and co-founder of Ning and Harmonic Communications and has worked as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence with Andreessen Horowitz. Gina has served on the board of directors for multiple companies, including Scripps Network Interactive Inc, and has been featured as an industry expert in publications like The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Bloomberg. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Political Science...
2019-10-2956 min
Support is Sexy689: Mighty Networks Founder and CEO Gina Bianchini Explains How to Build a Community-Powered BusinessGina Bianchini is the Founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, the highly buzzed-about platform that has many online entrepreneurs switching (or seriously considering the switch) from other ubiquitous platforms like Facebook. Prior to Mighty Networks, Gina co-founded the social platform Ning in 2007 with Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen. A Stanford MBA, who understood how important it was for businesses to nurture the relationships they established with their customers, Gina launched Mighty Networks in 2011 to help businesses build communities around their brands. Today, the company is an online platform that enhances the user experience by conveniently combining c...
2019-10-0259 min
Product Hunt RadioHow building a community can supercharge your business with Gina BianchiniOn this episode Abadesi talks to Gina Bianchini, a serial entrepreneur and an investor. She is founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, a platform for building communities. She also co-founded Ning and has been an entrepreneur in residence at Andreessen Horowitz.
In this episode they talk about...
The emerging trend of community-powered businesses
“They’ve taken their personal experience and their personal story, combined it with expertise, and now there are people who are really excited to master or learn that topic together with other people in their community.”
Gina says that t...
2019-08-2800 min
Steve Hargadon InterviewsGina Bianchini: Mightybell | Steve Hargadon | Oct 13 2011Gina Bianchini: Mightybell | Steve Hargadon | Oct 13 2011 by Steve Hargadon
2019-08-2055 min
Creative Confidence PodcastBuilding a Mission-driven Business: Gina BianchiniIn this episode of our Creative Confidence Series, IDEO U Dean Suzanne Gibbs Howard speaks with Mighty Networks CEO and Founder Gina Bianchini about how to launch and lead a business when the future of that business is yet to be defined. Gina shares the story of how she spotted the market opportunity for Mighty Networks, built the business through experimentation and co-creation with the community, and continues to lead her team to push the boundaries of innovation.Want to learn more about matching market needs with business ideas and creating a blueprint to create, capture, and deliver value? Check...
2019-06-2041 min
Ambition 2.0Is 'niche' the future of—everything? With Gina Bianchini of Mighty NetworksWe often think of being “niche” as meaning “small.” But, as we learn on this week’s episode, building niche communities just *might* be the future of all media and businesses. To help us understand how the landscape of social networks and community-building has changed in recent years, Sophia Amoruso chats with Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. Bianchini is an expert on network effects, what it takes to cultivate an audience and, perhaps more importantly, what it means to build a micro-community in 2019. Listen to learn why having a narrow focus is good for organic brand- and audien...
2019-06-1242 min
The JourneyCommunity Building with Gina Bianchini, Founder and CEO of Mighty NetworksBuilding a company is like building a small community, and that takes passion. There is a power that comes from finding likeminded people to bond and build with. No one knows this more deeply than Gina Bianchini (Twitter, LinkedIn), who has spent her entire life in search of community and connection. In this episode, you’ll learn about Gina’s company, Mighty Networks, and how she has been able to do what she loves all by using the skills she’s learned along the way. Learn more about The Journey at mission.org/thejourney. The J...
2019-04-0416 min
Disrupt Yourself Podcast with Whitney JohnsonGina Bianchini: A Part of Something BiggerMy guest on the podcast is Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. Gina created Mighty Networks to be a social platform that goes beyond the typical scrolling conversations of social media and focuses instead on community and engagement between network members. Whether it's managing email replies to a podcast newsletter or starting a discussion about living with Type 1 diabetes, Mighty Networks gives creators the opportunity to keep all of their communication tools in one place, facilitate conversations, provide content, and even charge subscriptions. Gina's enthusiasm is contagious as she describes the possibilities of her platform...
2019-04-0241 min
StartEdUp PodcastMighty Networks Founder & CEO: Gina BianchiniGina Bianchini is the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, but she is also a leader that is pushing the boundaries of the social media world.
In this podcast, we discuss her extensive past as an entrepreneur, and also the role that Mighty Networks is playing in the social media space, and also what it means for students.
Make sure you follow Gina on LinedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini/
Also, check out the Mighty Networks Niche Generator: https://www.mightynetworks.com/name-generator
2019-02-0637 minStartEdUp PodcastMighty Networks Founder & CEO: Gina BianchiniGina Bianchini is the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, but she is also a leader that is pushing the boundaries of the social media world.
In this podcast, we discuss her extensive past as an entrepreneur, and also the role that Mighty Networks is playing in the social media space, and also what it means for students.
Make sure you follow Gina on LinedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini/
Also, check out the Mighty Networks Niche Generator: https://www.mightynetworks.com/name-generator
2019-02-0637 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Build A Vibrant Online Community with Gina BianchiniWelcome to episode 51 of The Blogger Genius Podcast. This week my guest is Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, an online platform to help you build your brand in a variety of ways. Gina and I go into detail on how to build a vibrant online community, why Facebook groups are waning, and why there's real value in getting your fans to interact with each other. Resources: MiloTree Mighty Networks Teachable Kajabi Patreon CoCommercial The Happiness Project
2019-01-1657 min
Making Majik Podcast with Bradley Morris from Majik MediaEA LIVE - Ep17 - How To Build Community Driven Brands With Gina BianchiniTo celebrate the much anticipated launch of our new eCourse Adventures network, brand and home of The Great eCourse Adventure (and all our other courses), we had the CEO of Mighty Networks, Gina Bianchini on the show.
In this BIG REVEAL episode and interview, we:
Announce the first eCourse Games, where we pay out cash prizes for you to build your ultimate course and change the world in the process. Our goal is to turn course creation into a sport.
Give you a tour through our new community platform & take you behind the scenes with some of our premium courses.
...
2018-10-161h 01
The StoryBrand PodcastGina Bianchini—How to Build an Online Community for Your CustomersIf you lead a business, you've got a huge opportunity to add value to your product or service. Trouble is, most everybody overlooks it. On today's episode of the Building a StoryBrand podcast, guest correspondent Allison Trowbridge talks with Gina Bianchini. She's the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks and a pioneer in online community building. She's helped countless businesses offer value in the form of a niche community where customers can share ideas and experiences. She'll show you how, too -- and why it's important as the Facebook backlash grows. If the customers you...
2018-09-2448 minThe StoryBrand PodcastGina Bianchini—How to Build an Online Community for Your CustomersIf you lead a business, you've got a huge opportunity to add value to your product or service. Trouble is, most everybody overlooks it. On today's episode of the Building a StoryBrand podcast, guest correspondent Allison Trowbridge talks with Gina Bianchini. She's the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks and a pioneer in online community building. She's helped countless businesses offer value in the form of a niche community where customers can share ideas and experiences. She'll show you how, too -- and why it's important as the Facebook backlash grows. If the customers you...
2018-09-2448 min
Onward NationFastest way to create a community, with Gina BianchiniGina Bianchini is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks…a rapidly growing SaaS platform for creating your own network effects brands and businesses –– replacing a blog or website with a niche social network. Gina and Mighty Networks have been featured in Fast Company, Wired, Vanity Fair, Bloomberg, and The New York Times. Before Mighty Networks, Gina and Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen launched Ning, a pioneering global platform for creating niche social networks. She also co-founded LeanIn.Org with Sheryl Sandberg, an organization dedicated to women leaning into their ambitions, where she launched Lean In Circles worldwide. What you'll...
2017-11-1700 min
The Tech Cat ShowThis week's guest, Gina Bianchini, The Network MatchmakerBringing together people of deep interests with the aim of teaching and creating engagement is Mighty Networks, a Saas platform that allows you to create your own network effects brands and businesses. At the head of it all is this week’s Tech Cat Show guest Gina Bianchini, CEO and Founder, come to give us the latest trends in online business, entrepreneurship, and community building. Customer engagement on social is now and you can get it all right here on the Tech Cat Show!
2017-11-1500 min
Getting2AlphaGina Bianchini on the power of passionate interest networksGina Bianchini is a visionary entrepreneur with deep experience in social software and online communities. Gina co-founded the pioneering social platform Ning, and is taking what she learned from that experience into her current project, Mighty Networks - a place for deep interest communities to flourish. Gina’s passion and brilliance shine through in everything she does. I’m always excited to hear her take on the evolution and purpose of online communities. Listen in and learn from Gina’s decades of experience bringing innovative ideas to life.
2017-07-1227 min
The Social Hour (Audio)Mightybell Founder Gina Bianchini - Amber & Sarah chat with Mightybell's Gina Bianchini, Google+ head Vic Gundotra leaves the company, Facebook buys Moves app, is Famatic rad or fad? And more!
Amber & Sarah chat with Mightybell's Gina Bianchini, Google+ head Vic Gundotra leaves the company, Facebook buys Moves app, is Famatic rad or fad? And more!
Hosts: Amber MacArthur and Sarah Lane
Guest: Gina Bianchini
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2014-04-2449 min
sarahjbuhrGina Bianchini - How Binders of Women Can Rock the BoardroomAccording to several studies, men and women who act the same and say the same exact thing are perceived in a completely different way at work. Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Bell says it’s no accident women try to be more demure and apologetic in work situations. Here are her tips on how to women can rock the boardroom.
2012-11-1313 min