"It seems as if people are on Public to make conversation as much as they are to make investments."

"While a community-first orientation is an unexpected dynamic for an investment app, the focus isn’t unique to Public."

"“It’s a difference of valuing community as a core piece of your business versus just bolting a forum on your product.”"

"Morning Brew, the business newsletter whose audience interactions inspires some readers to include a coffee-cup emoji in their Twitter handles to signal they’re part of the club."

"Community Versus Audience"

"“It’s about breaking down barriers so that your customers can actually interact with each other,” he said, “and enabling customers to more directly build those relationships themselves, rather than revolving around you.”"

"The community space should match the needs of its members, she said, and not be “another avenue where [the company] can just shove product updates to you.”"

"What makes a community work is the mindset, the intentionality. What people care about is the vibe."

"Whether it revolves around a product or a practice, “community has to exist for the sake of community,” Reddin said."