Building Community from Zero: Practical Tips from Online & Offline Community Experts Lindo Korchi and Heather Dobbin
**All gender event**
**Event Language is English**
Join us for an interactive and informative session featuring a presentation by Lindo Korchi, followed by a fireside chat with Heather Dobbin.
This session tackles the real questions behind community building:
How do you build a community from zero?
Should you even build one at all?
What does it take to start, nurture, and sustain a community in 2026?
You’ll walk away with clear, practical insights into how these two leaders have grown and led communities online and offline with intention and strategy.
Attendees will also receive an exclusive, limited-time discount on a follow-up consultancy session with the experts, available for purchase on the day.
This event is for anyone who…
is building (or thinking about building) a community
wants to grow an online or offline audience
leads a team, project, or business and needs a stronger connection to a network
is curious about personal branding or content as a community tool
is craving a supportive space to ask real questions and get practical, honest answers
About the Speakers
Lindo Korchi
Born in New York and now based in Japan, Lindo brings a rich background in sales and marketing to his work as a community builder and creator. After moving to Japan in 2019, he built a B2B travel business and used TikTok as the catalyst to grow his personal brand - amassing a community of over 600K followers and 130M+ views.
Today, Lindo runs a personal branding agency that helps founders acquire clients through high-impact content and strategic outreach. He also hosts the Normal to Founder podcast, where he interviews entrepreneurs and shares insights on brand-building, digital growth, and the founder mindset.
Heather Dobbin
Heather is a professional coach, facilitator, and community builder with over 15 years of experience helping leaders and creatives align their actions with their aspirations.
Building on her earlier work co-organizing a community for executive and professional women, she now leads and facilitates a vibrant network for entrepreneurial women and startup founders in Tokyo, providing them with the tools and support needed to navigate high-stakes, high-growth environments.
Through both her community leadership and her coaching practice, Heather works deeply with individuals on leadership development, burnout prevention, major career transitions, and creative expression.
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Thanks to our venue hosts: Spaces, Shinagawa.