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Life By Design 360 - Laid off? Get the Job - Create an Income You Can't Get Fired From - Retire ASAPFrom Small Beginnings to Big Success: The Mighty Journey of Gina BianchiniWelcome to Life by Design 360, where we dive deep into the personal growth, career growth, entrepreneurship, and success strategies to help you live your best life possible.Today we have the incredible story of Gina Biancini, the founder of Mighty Networks, a platform that has become a powerhouse in the world of ship and subscription-based businesses.To hear more on re-inventing yourself for a better life, Career, Wealth or business go to https://lifebydesign360.com/podcasts/2025-07-1109 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 p...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 minBig 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
Legends N LeadersGina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks, the secret to building lasting community in a digital age!Gina has pioneered the winning proven formula to build a sustaining community digitally pushing her app to the top charts! After founding Ning with legendary VC Marc Andreessen, a popular way to create social networking sites, she realized there was an exciting new opportunity. She previously took Ning to around 100,000 social networking sites built on it and now Mighty Networks has become the best way to build your own community with 10s of thousands of users.
Mighty Networks is unique in that it fosters connections between users of likeminded hobbies or interests. Truly like how an in...2024-10-2225 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 minPfeffer 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...2024-08-2229 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: Business Coaching for Product-Based Female Entrepreneurs599. 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
The Duct Tape Marketing PodcastRaise Profits with People MagicIn this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Gina Bianchini, the CEO and founder of Mighty Networks, a community platform that leverages advanced technology and AI to connect people within community courses, events, and paid memberships. She shares her insights on how businesses can transform their approach by fostering engaging online communities, ultimately raising profits and enhancing member experiences. Key Takeaways According to Gina Bianchini, it all begins with "people magic" and how leveraging advanced software and AI can revolutionize online communities. She explains that the key to a...2024-06-2625 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
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Advisory Boards 101: What to and (not to do) when starting a board for your business
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PLUS Katie and Tara share their dream inner circle for their businesses
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Modern 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,” […]
The post 21. Enhancing People Experiences in Events and Community Engagement with Gina Bianchini appeared first on Modern Learners.2024-04-1040 minLearning 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 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
Dear TwentysomethingCommunity 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
Money is Not Evil PodcastIn this conversation with Gina Bianchini, Founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, we discuss the importance of creating community and how to manage energy and attention as an entrepreneur. SUMMARIn this episode of Founders Field Guide, Patrick O'Shaughnessy interviews Gina Biancai, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. Mighty Networks is a platform that gives creators a way to start, grow, and own their social communities. Biancai talks about her experience as a founder and CEO, and shares some advice for other entrepreneurs.
In their conversation, the speakers discuss the challenges and intensity of entrepreneurship, and how important it is to find ways to cope with the constant stress and context switching. They also talk about the importance of community design and creating movement, and what the future may...2023-05-2452 min
The Art of Selling Online CoursesMaximizing Course Success with Communities - with Gina BianchiniSend us 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...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...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...2022-12-1928 min
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS460 - 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 show2022-10-051h 04Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS460 - 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 show2022-10-051h 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
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 in top tier...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.
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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...2021-09-2357 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...2021-08-0351 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 Transform2021-02-1900 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 now2021-02-191h 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 min