What’s Working in Washington – Ep 174 Community is about connection, not big turnouts, says expert – Pete Erickson

“If were not trying to get somebody to enroll in a coding school, or trying to get them to take a job somewhere, were pure. We can actually offer them information, content, network, all these things that benefit them and their careers, without being conflicted, without needing to sell them anything,” said Erickson. Instead, Modev is funded by sponsors. Thus, its seen as a trusted resource, and is better able to build real communities.