Gina Bianchini is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks…a rapidly growing SaaS platform for creating your own network effects brands and businesses –– replacing a blog or website with a niche social network. Gina and Mighty Networks have been featured in Fast Company, Wired, Vanity Fair, Bloomberg, and The New York Times. Before Mighty Networks, Gina and Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen launched Ning, a pioneering global platform for creating niche social networks. She also co-founded LeanIn.Org with Sheryl Sandberg, an organization dedicated to women leaning into their ambitions, where she launched Lean In Circles worldwide.

What you'll learn about in this episode:

• How creating a community around a niche topic can lead to a successful business
• Why the demand for niche businesses is increasing
• Why digital entrepreneurs need to put a community at the core of the business they are building
• The value of connecting your customers and having them to talk to each other
• The need to learn quickly so you can make better and more informed decisions
• The importance of setting goals and intentions
• Why having a sponsor is important and how it is different than having a mentor
• Why being on more than one social media platform is important
• The importance of asking yourself “what do I want to learn next”
• How eliminating self doubt and negative thoughts leads to success

How to best connect with Gina:

• Website: hosts.mn.co