The Community Revolution

Building communities that empower - Ryan Lighton (Supercell)

Episode Summary

Ryan Lighton, the Community Lead at Supercell, shares incredible insight into how Supercell builds their community and culture, the symbiotic relationship they have with their players, and how they empower creators to make a living out of their passion.

Episode Notes

Ryan Lighton is the Community Lead at Supercell, one of the most successful game developers worldwide, that released some of the most widely played games in the past decade including Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars. He is a true gaming community pro, partly because of the community he runs and partly because he started as a player himself. He is one of the most loved community folks on the internet, with tons of fandom around him.

In our conversation, he shares his unique personal journey, and incredible insight into how Supercell builds their community and culture, the symbiotic relationship they have with their players, and how they empower creators to make a living out of their passion. The work that Ryan and his team are doing is truly next level. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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⭐️ Highlights and key learnings: 

• Hire brilliant people and empower them to do what they do best
• Ask your teams if they are proud of their work as a measure of success
• Build a symbiotic relationship with your community and creators
• The community team should act as the voice of your customers
• Supercell’s creator program empowers amazing creators to make a living out of their passion
• Be open and honest with your community, and have fun
• The importance of identifying, empowering and celebrating your core community members

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• Twitter

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