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In this video, I'm going to show you exactly why community is your strongest moat, who am I to even talk about this, and three easy steps to go from just an educational creator to a sought-after community builder. // Who am I to talk about this topic? My name is Matt, and I'm grateful for you being here. I've been a passionate community builder throughout my life. I created the r/competitiveoverwatch subreddit and grew it from 0 to its first 150,000 members. I've launched, moderated and operated multiple discords and Facebook groups. most recently I spent nearly a decade at monday.com as the first employee in the US while hiring hundreds and managing up to 87. And I'm all in when it comes to the community building game. That's because communities are the ultimate moat. They are impossible to replicate. Plus, people stop using products, they leave services - but they don't want to drop their friends. // Did you know that in 2023, over 60% of adults in the U.S. reported feeling lonely? That’s a 13% increase from just a decade ago and a 30% increase from the past few decades. And it’s not just a Western problem y'all - countries like Japan and the UK are seeing similar trends. And while we’re more connected than ever through technology, we’re trusting each other significantly less. A recent study found that only 34% of people trust their neighbors, and trust in governments and corporations is at an all-time low. And now, as AI begins to replace human interactions from chatbots to virtual companions we’re facing a future where genuine human connection is becoming a luxury. // When we rely on algorithms to make decisions, when we prefer screens over faces, and when we lose the ability to connect authentically. Imagine a world where half of humanity feels disconnected, where trust is eroding, and where even creators the people who bring us together are struggling to survive. Why community building matters now is because numerous experts predict that within the next 3 to 5 years AI could replace up to 30% of jobs, not just in factories but in roles that require empathy, like customer service and therapy.