As we wrap up 2023, let’s take a look back at the e27 Contributor Programme’s journey. This article delves into the noteworthy milestones, newly integrated features, and the overarching growth that has defined the programme’s evolution.

At its core, we examine the strategies employed in cultivating a thriving community, narrating a tale of progress and collaboration that has been integral to the programme’s success.

Growth, reach, programme highlights

In 2023, our contributor community experienced an unprecedented surge, welcoming 651 contributors and fostering a diverse pool of voices, resulting in the publication of 750 articles from the e27 community.

Our growing contributor pool includes founders, investors, startup and corporate employees, consultants, academics, and students. Going above and beyond, we’ve attracted contributors from Silicon Valley and Ireland to Australia and Estonia, fostering a truly global community. This expansion not only enriched our content but also strengthened our connections with entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide.

Our exploration of diverse content forms throughout the year included a dedicated quarter for a writing club. During this period, contributors collaborated on thought leadership articles with our editors. We introduced monthly themes covering funding, tech layoffs, and AI to provide continuous inspiration. These efforts aimed to guarantee that our contributors consistently found engaging subjects to ponder and write about, resulting in a substantial enhancement of our content’s overall quality and relevance.

In recognition of our contributors’ outstanding efforts, we acknowledged the Top 50 contributors of 2023 and published their names in a series of listicles. You can check them out here:

Innovations

Since its inception, our commitment has been to foster our growing family of contributors, recognising the profound enrichment that arises from shared learning. Day in and day out, the pursuit of strengthening this dynamic community and enhancing our service to contributors propels our efforts forward.

This year, we took a step to bestow well-deserved recognition upon our contributors, spotlighting their unique voices and perspectives. Introducing a contributor-only leaderboard allows real-time visibility of the most popular voices on e27. We also implemented a follow button, enabling users to keep track of their favourite thought leaders and receive timely notifications of their latest articles.

Looking ahead to the coming year, expect the following enhancements:

A comprehensive statistics dashboard offering valuable insights
An enhanced user interface for a seamless and user-friendly experience
Advanced data security and privacy measures to ensure user confidentiality

We’ve introduced the Contributor Spotlight series, where we feature one of our finest contributors each week. This series provides a platform for contributors to share insights into their personal and professional ventures, showcasing outstanding contributors and delving into the breadth of their knowledge and expertise.

Community engagement

In the past year, we hosted two virtual sessions for our contributor club, fostering connections among contributors and the broader community. Collaborating closely with our contributor community, we assessed our existing offerings and brainstormed innovative ideas to enhance the platform. The valuable feedback collected from the community will be pivotal in shaping our journey in the coming year.

We facilitated an open discussion among our contributors, and the consensus pointed towards greentech as the key trend in the upcoming year. We eagerly anticipate your ideas and perspectives on greentech, sustainability, e-waste, ESG, and climate tech.

Lastly, we started an exclusive newsletter for our contributor community, ensuring contributors stay informed about the latest updates and facilitating their writing journey with themed prompts and curated resources. Introduced last quarter, the newsletter has received a warm response and moving forward, we aim to enhance it as a direct communication channel with the e27 editors.

In wrapping up 2023, we extend our gratitude to each contributor who has made our community thrive. The e27 Contributor Programme has evolved, and together, we’ve created a dynamic space for thought leadership and collaboration.

Looking ahead to 2024, we are excited about the possibilities and innovations shaping the next chapter of our contributor program. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey.

Happy New Year and happy holidays!

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Editor’s note: e27 aims to foster thought leadership by publishing views from the community. Share your opinion by submitting an article, video, podcast, or infographic

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