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Meagan Allers: The Rise of Community in an AI-First World: Creating Space for Meaningful Connection

In an era increasingly shaped by AI, automation, and digital noise, community is quietly rising to the top. In this episode of The Women On Top, Valerie Lynn sits down with Meagan Allers, Community Architect and Partnership Strategist at Marco Polo, to explore what it really takes to build meaningful, lasting communities—both online and in real life. Together, they unpack the difference between community building and community management, why authentic connection can’t be forced, and how introverts can thrive as powerful community leaders. Meagan shares her personal path into community work, from launching a women’s pickleball group through cold outreach to helping scale connection inside a growing tech company. They also discuss the renewed rise of in-person communities, the role of storytelling in tech, and the surprisingly diverse demographics using Marco Polo today. At its core, this conversation is a reminder that while technology may scale systems, belonging is built one human moment at a time. If you’re building a brand, managing a community, navigating loneliness in a hyper-connected world, or simply craving deeper connection—this episode is for you. About the Guest Meagan Allers is a Community Architect and Partnership Strategist at Marco Polo, where she helps design spaces rooted in connection, trust, and belonging. With a background in storytelling, partnerships, and community strategy, Meagan brings a deeply human lens to tech, believing that meaningful relationships are the foundation of everything we build. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Community Building 02:56 Community Building vs. Community Management 06:04 The Journey into Community Building 09:08 The Importance of Authentic Connection 12:03 Creating Inclusive Spaces for Women 14:59 Launching a Local Pickleball Community 17:53 The Power of Cold Outreach 20:58 Managing Community Energy and Engagement 24:07 The Rise of In-Person Communities 26:52 Niche Communities and Their Growth 30:03 The Value of Community in Tech 33:01 Unexpected Lessons from Startup Life 36:14 Measuring Community Impact 38:57 Diverse User Demographics of Marco Polo 41:53 The Deeper Why Behind Community Work 45:03 Closing Reflections and Quotes Connect with Meagan: linkedin.com/in/meaganallers https://www.instagram.com/meaganaller...   / videos