Circle is the world’s leading branded community platform.
We serve more than 10 million members in communities run by some of the world’s top creators and institutions — including Ali Abdaal, Dr. Becky, Jay Shetty, Harvard, SpaceX, and Oprah Winfrey.
We’re a fully remote company of 160+ team members based in 30+ countries in the world.
I’ve been incredibly heads down building Circle these past few years, so I thought it's time to be more public about our journey.
Here's part 1: the story of how I teamed up with Andy and Rudy, two of my closest friends in the world, to start Circle.
If you find this interesting or have suggestions for future topics, let me know in the comments!
Today I'm excited to announce Circle Discover:
A curated marketplace for finding the best communities, courses, and memberships — a category of products we're starting to call digital experiences.
We're launching with some of my favorite creators on Circle, including Jay Shetty, Ali Abdaal, Brendon Burchard, Tiago Forte, and more.
Check out Discover: https://lnkd.in/e9hd7mrD
Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/eyBvRBsb
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I'm excited about Discover for two reasons:
First, there are millions of consumers searching for digital experiences — quality communities, courses, events, and memberships.
Without a curated marketplace, it’s getting ever more difficult to know which experiences deliver real value, and how to separate the signal from the noise.
Second, we now have tens of thousands of the world’s best communities, courses, and memberships on Circle.
We’ve reached an inflection point where we have enough supply available to help curate the highest quality experiences for consumers.
These exist on Circle already, and it’s our goal to get them the visibility they deserve.
If you're a Circle customer, think of Discover as a free and optional customer acquisition channel without any of the downsides which come from typical marketplaces.
Creators <> consumers, no strings attached.
The best of all worlds!
2024 was our biggest year yet at Circle! We launched a series of major product updates with Circle 3.0, introduced a new CRM and email marketing add-on with Marketing Hub, added new monetization features like paid live events and in-app purchases, and so much more.
There are already 13,000+ communities hosted on Circle, and thanks to your trust and support we're now proud to also share that G2 has ranked Circle as a Leader in 8 categories, and #1 in two categories! 🎉
We can't wait to reveal what 2025 has in store but in the meantime, see why Circle is already the world’s best community management platform with a free trial: https://circle.so/
How does someone go from being a self-taught photographer to building a seven-figure business and founding a groundbreaking tech company? In this week’s episode, Jasmine Star shares her story of grit, ambition, and redefining success on her own terms.
🚀 We dive into:
- Her journey from wedding photography to entrepreneurship
- Why ‘burning the boats’ is the key to committing to your dreams
- Building a personal brand with authenticity and consistency
- The future of social media and influencer marketing
Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or just looking for inspiration, this episode will remind you that your success doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s—you can pave your own path!
🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gQYthDk8
🎬 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gZy6C8RX
Dan Koe's content strategy follows what he calls the "Content Pyramid" — a three-tiered approach that turns casual viewers into dedicated fans.
How do you approach creating content for your business?
Between 2019 and 2020, this creator went from earning $3,000 per month with courses and digital products to generating $50,000 in monthly revenue.
How? Listen to his story on The Making Of podcast!
Meet Dan Koe, a personal branding expert and entrepreneur who’s transforming how freelancers and creators turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
Dan has launched successful platforms like Modern Mastery and built one of the first thriving Circle communities, helping thousands of creators unlock their potential.
In this episode, he shares:
👉 Why building products—not just content—leads to lasting impact.
👉 His journey from freelance web designer to successful entrepreneur.
👉 How curiosity fuels self-discovery and meaningful growth.
👉 Mindset shifts to overcome limiting beliefs and find clarity.
📼 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gFazdGUn
🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gQDWtUfU
What’s one way curiosity has shaped your career? Drop your thoughts below!