
Build community from day one
Start early, stay committed for years.

Sairam Krishnan
AtomicworkDescription
Most companies wait too long to build a community or quit too soon. Start from day one and stay committed for the long run.
The Wall of AI Champions recognized leaders actually putting AI to work in production, making progress visible and showing what real transformation looks like.

Key Takeaways
There is a fundamental misalignment in how companies value community. It is either treated as a late-stage afterthought or prematurely abandoned due to a lack of immediate ROI.
Start your community early by consistently showing up around the right ideas and recognizing those who are actively moving the industry forward.
Create a foundation of trust and insight that makes every other marketing effort perform significantly better.
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