By-laws survey additional responses

Q3 Do you have additional comments orthoughts on the age limit?

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# Responses Date

1 Admit below a certain age, keep when they cross it. 3/8/2015 8:16 AM

2 Members for life but join before 30. Everyone in the same community but could have sub-communities fordifferent age groups since they would be facing different phases of life.

3/6/2015 9:01 AM

3 There should be a division to an extent, but there should be a connection to those who are older and moreexperienced which will only help the organization.

3/5/2015 12:28 PM

4 Upper and lower boundary: 30yrs old + or - 5 years when joining. 3/5/2015 11:04 AM

5 Millienials should be the cut off, but that can be tough. Born in 1979 or after is usually acceptable. 3/5/2015 8:07 AM

6 The young geniuses will probably become the ones that change the world in more effective manner when grownup! I believe the grandness resides in the unity of all.

3/5/2015 7:08 AM

7 We could also establish a double brand structure like Young Global Shapers (application below 30) and YoungGlobal Leaders (application / invitation below 40) of the WEF. Maybe also only open the application process forThousand to 20somethings, the alumni community could still invite people over 30 because of the superb fit &amazing achievements.

3/5/2015 5:27 AM

8 I like the idea of making the group both specific, but I have a hard time with the idea of "kicking people out". 3/4/2015 8:59 PM

9 I strongly believe age it's about the spirit and it will be a mistake to separate people just because of a number.Let's stay together and make a stronger network.

3/4/2015 7:15 PM

10 Thousand Network should remain the representative of the youth's voice. So it must constantly be renewed with'fresh blood,' and potentially be near universities. But once a One/Thousand member, always a One/Thousandmember.

3/4/2015 8:51 AM

11 Sandbox did experiment with a >30 y. group of alumni in a facebook group and I can say it never worked. I'mover 30 myself (and one of the first sandbox members). I've been actively participating and supporting the othersmembers within the community for years and i've learnt from the others a lot. Separating in two age groups willblock that kind of exchange in my opinion.

3/4/2015 12:36 AM

12 I think People +30 can be an active part of the community, guiding the new applicants to show them the real spiritof ThousandNetwork. More than advisors than being in the daily activities of the network

2/28/2015 3:31 AM

13 I think it's great to focus on candidates only below 30. But once in the community, you should be a memberforever!

2/27/2015 3:51 PM

14 I think an age limit is a good thing is because it ensures the dynamic we already have. 30 may not be theappropriate limit, perhaps 35? But regardless, we look to each other as peers. There is no judgement when wemake mistakes, or the pressure to be "on our best behaviour" because we don't feel like we're being watchedover by "older" mentor figures. While there is a time and place for this, and I value having generous, amazingmentors in my life who have had long and prosperous careers, I like the sense of openness that comes withhaving a space where it's just people my age, who are experiencing similar challenges, at similar stages in ourlives, as we work to build amazing things.

2/26/2015 9:07 PM

15 Age is never relevant. You are the age you act, think and interact. 2/25/2015 10:32 PM

16 life really changes when you are over 30... having a child or something will open a separate community of peopleyou spend time with...

2/25/2015 1:27 PM

17 It's a really tough call on the age limit, but I think it's better to focus on young people and get over 30 years ppl asmentors etc. but keep the community young at the base.

2/24/2015 6:24 AM

18 Pretty useless. Relic of the old way of thinking 2/23/2015 10:52 PM

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19 I believe creating boundaries and standards are important for this community - and - in my opinion, values &mindset are more of indicator of fit than age. By setting 30 as a limit, we take away some incredibly wise andamazing members /mentorship that could add a lot of value to our journeys..

2/23/2015 11:41 AM

20 I think the original idea from sandbox was cool, but only really works when you are building a completely newmember base.

2/23/2015 1:40 AM

21 Nope 2/22/2015 4:49 PM

22 Members older than the age limit should have limited access to community activities. There would still beactivities for everyone (e.g. socials), but e.g. if there was a mentorship scheme, or a funding scheme, only peoplebelow the age limit would be able to participate.

2/22/2015 3:41 AM

23 If someone has the right spirit, mentality, and level of activeness in contributing to the community it doesn't matterto me how old they are. I think a joint community with joint activities/forums to include all members would be best,but there can still be some more targeted activities for specific age ranges if needed. Actually I think being able tointeract with older members too would add real value to the old Sandbox model. So many successfulentrepreneurs are 30+, I've always felt that rule was too limiting.

2/22/2015 12:12 AM

24 I think 35 should be the cut off. 2/21/2015 4:47 PM

25 Age is just a number, being young is a way of life. 2/21/2015 12:08 PM

26 I think the current system - admitting people under 30 and then letting people choose how they continue to stayengaged after 30 - is working quite well! I think imposing some kind of separation in the communities will be tooformal and won't really work because the friendships across the ages will prevail

2/21/2015 12:06 PM

27 Its good the age limit for the ones that are starting and for the ones that are already in the community doesn'tmatter

2/20/2015 12:11 PM

28 Resistance to eliminating the age limit is that it's a defining factor of the community. But more so, it's an invitationto "get something done" before you're 30. Urgency is good for those who want to do something. For other people,it's just stressful.

2/20/2015 10:49 AM

29 accepting under 30, and all remaining in the same community after 30. 2/20/2015 9:47 AM

30 I'm ok if we accept applicants of all ages but think it's worth thinking about how their role in the community maybe different say from 30-40, or 40-50, opposed to the 23-30.

2/20/2015 9:08 AM

31 Age limit is created by biological factors and our understanding of our age based on years and time factorizationcreated by humans. What happens if 1 year was equal to 1000 days. I want us to remove any biases that wemight put in place.

2/20/2015 8:14 AM

32 good with focusing on the young, but don't want people to get kicked out when they turn 30. 2/20/2015 5:57 AM

33 Increase to 35 and then have an alumni community? 2/20/2015 5:16 AM

34 I think that a separate alumni group will still make people feel as if we are part of one community. However, theroles are a bit more formalised (e.g. look at Global Shapers and Young Global Leaders of the World EconomicForum). Perhaps we could create some structure that allows for mentoring between the younger group and thealumni group. That way the older group will remain involved.

2/20/2015 4:11 AM

35 there should be some experience unique to those who are entering under 30, and something that enables thosewho are older to intermingle separately, with closer to their age group, but having separate agglomerations andhaving one big family are not mutually exclusive.

2/20/2015 3:38 AM

36 In my view there is no need for a formal, structured organisation post-30. Alumni who wants to stay involved andkeep in touch will do so no matter what, others might drift away - which they would do in any event.

2/20/2015 2:12 AM

37 30 might be too young as a limit? 2/19/2015 11:44 PM

38 I believe the age limit creates coherence in the community. The other option is to have a de facto 'normal' agerange, but not have a specific limit, but just have something that attracts people that are in a certain rangenaturally.

2/19/2015 10:14 PM

39 20-30 range 2/19/2015 5:28 PM

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40 I think its nice to have focus in recruiting young brilliant members. But loosing the power of the previouscommunity it will be a waste of a great potencial already engaged. Part of the values is to feel like family, andfamily can grow and change but should never tear you apart. A mix of 1/1000 Young Brilliant Milenials with1/1000 first era should be the best of both words. I will suggest different structures but one internal sharingcommunication, retreats, facebook groups etc. General retreats, then Youngers Retreat with some of Alummnileaders etc.

2/19/2015 3:22 PM

41 We trying to take one network off the ground and it takes a lot of time and effort. Separating people over the agelimit into another alumni sub-group would require double the effort to manage it and keep it engaged. At themoment this shouldn't be a priority until the main organization is running full-on.

2/19/2015 2:00 PM

42 I think 30 year limit is good for joining. Then people can stay for life. I Personally think it's better that everyone is apart of the network since older people grow their network and can help younger.

2/19/2015 1:31 PM

43 After things have settled down a bit, we can think about the age limit again. For now i think we should focus moreon how to use the old members' experience in order to shape the new community.

2/19/2015 1:24 PM

44 IMO age limit for applicants makes sense because we want members who grow and evolve with the community.Everyone in the same community is the bold move to create a family and a nation, whereas a detached alumnicommunity of people who are done with OT reduces us to just another accelerator. I can imagine many othermodels to give the age brackets some structure, like, Juniors, Seniors and Elders for example.

2/19/2015 12:00 PM

45 I think the O/T community is about mindset, not age. 2/19/2015 11:38 AM

46 I think an inclusive community is better. Youngsters are in the foreground - oldies are the backbone - they shareexperience, contacts and possibly $$ to push the communities proteges.

2/19/2015 11:24 AM

47 I think attitude and personality trumps age 1000 times over, especially now a days. I believe this is the sameproblem we have with schools – they group together by age, rather than learning styles, talents, abilities, etcwhen the science and research say that age is arbitrary and that people with the sameabilities/values/talents/learning styles are way more beneficial together. That said, due to natural attrition, I thinkpeople will eventually move on, keeping the community always fluid and vibrant. Old blood can share wisdomand new blood can share energy. Once you are part of the community, you should always be. This will require astringent application process to make sure that the community always holds the right kind of people.

2/19/2015 11:10 AM

48 We should separate out members and "advisors" or whatever else we want to call the older community. 2/19/2015 10:51 AM

49 I prefer an Inclusive structure. keeping experience, wisdom and potential $$ as backbone .... putting youngstersin to the spotlight...

2/19/2015 10:14 AM

50 Let's build a life long network of friends- young and old with shared values and a mission to better the world. 2/19/2015 10:11 AM

51 age limit upto 35 because relevant for asia and other geographies. But i'm also fine if you want to split thecommunity into below 30 & alumni but how the 2 communities interact is key part of building or have thrivingcommunity

2/19/2015 9:58 AM

52 One of the reasons this community is different is because we are a peer group. That age limit doesn't have to be29, but it should exist. We need to retain full membership by those of us who are now in our mid-30's but alsokeep young, new talent entering into the network. Life membership. You enter it in your first 30 or 35 years.

2/19/2015 9:54 AM

53 People could join to be part of the O/T under 30 and part of an 'incubating' stage, while the people who are part ofthe alumni or are above the age limit can join this second umbrella as 'mentors'. In essence it will be the samecommunity but folks with more experience -and age- could help mentor the young folks.

2/19/2015 9:50 AM

54 If we need young blood, we could have soft incentives to recruit young members. 2/19/2015 9:01 AM

55 I always thought that we could only recruit people under 30 but keep the ones over 30 as the advisory onethousanders :P

2/19/2015 8:49 AM

56 It's nice to have young, energetic and driven people in one place. That drive is what defined Sandbox. Olderpeople however do have more experience/expertise and also contribute loads with money and experience etc.there are no wrong or rights here :P

2/19/2015 8:37 AM

57 no new members older than ~27, and then they become alumni at ~35 2/19/2015 8:11 AM

58 I think the main criteria is that we as community will bring people to O/T, so I guess as we grew the great peoplearound us we know are also older, so I am in favour of higher limit (40) rather based on values/culture/criteria

2/19/2015 8:06 AM

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59 Applicants from all ages should be considered, and once a 1K, always a 1k (i.e no getting kicked out), butperhaps there could be subgroups/ mailing lists for age groups to connect more directly (1K twentysomethings,1K thirtysomethings, etc.?). It would also be nice to have a mentoring system, that all the new folks (independantof their age) can easily identify those of us who've been active members for a couple of years, to get connectedquickly...

2/19/2015 8:00 AM

60 I think it's become clear that many very active OT members are currently over 30. I have no problem with an"alumni community", but if we do that, then the age should accurately reflect when people stop being active in theorganization rather than an arbitrary cutoff.

2/19/2015 7:58 AM

61 We can all be in the same community and have different working group to support different phases withoutseparating the more than 30 in a separate alumni community. Life is a roller coaster. You can be 30 and start allover again or pivot because you start a new company, project and be with other people on the same dynamicwould be beneficial. You can at this time feel closer to the challenges and lifestyle of a 24 than a 30.

2/19/2015 7:52 AM

62 I think we can have different age groups with all in a single community. 2/19/2015 7:47 AM

63 I personally like the idea of a growing community that shares values, and not "youth". Staying young and freshbenefits also those that has passed the age limit - like myself ;-)

2/19/2015 7:42 AM

64 I could actually go either way on the age limit - I think it depends on what the aim is of the community. As muchas I enjoy being part of the community, as an entrepreneur with a start up in a difficult market I have alwaysstruggled with getting knowledge out of the community (great for contacts, less so for advice, mentoring, helpetc.). From that perspective I would have appreciated a more structured approach such as an alumni communitywhere requests are more focused.

2/19/2015 7:41 AM

65 re: 30 Years older crew. I have a friend named, Geoff DiMasi (Google Him). He runs an organization locally inPhilly called Junto, (Junto.org) Its O/T for Adults. Him and I had a very intimate 2 hour conversation yesterdayabout collaborating our communities here in Philly. Let me know if anyone wants to chat, please! (Tia, I'm in townnext weeeek!) - Nate Nichols

2/19/2015 7:39 AM

66 Everyone is in the same organization, but those over 30 should not be voting members. You should also have tobe under 30 to be on the board (with the exception of 1-2 older/alumni reps) We need to force ourselves to let go:)

2/19/2015 7:28 AM

67 Good to ensure there is an age limit, because it is easier to be a leader at a late age, but it is much harder whenyou are young (esp. as you are discouraged to be bold and dream big, told you are crazy etc.) Young people whoseek to change the world havea much harder time than older ones (they need to be supported)

2/19/2015 7:15 AM

68 Enforcement of age limit just leads to awkwardness. 2/19/2015 7:11 AM

69 I have been fortunate to have been part of communities for 'up and coming' / 'youth', but in my work and theprojects I work on, age is not important and many of my colleagues are much older..I feel it is best to rather lookat other criteria, such as ambitions of projects and their potential impact and the cutlure fit of others to thecommunity

2/19/2015 7:02 AM

70 We should make this a generational project and stop taking in young / new members at some point. The nextgeneration should form their own group, find their own way, do their own thing. This move will be free us from alot of things in the long run.

2/19/2015 7:00 AM

71 Think if we got new members that were young then we'd have access to fresh ideas/new minds and these newkids would have access to the existing (aging community.

2/19/2015 6:54 AM

72 I'd love to have an average age for new applicants, where every hub can accept older and younger members buttry and keep some average age.

2/19/2015 6:49 AM

73 Maybe a few years down the road we could start contemplating a separation between younger- and older than- acertain age, but I feel like right now we need enthusiastic people regardless of their age. Moreover, it's been myobservation that people who've done "1K-like" things at a very young age have come from a more privilegedbackground than those who started going independent and bold in an older age. So there's that.

2/19/2015 6:46 AM

74 Higher age limit - e.g. 40 Alumni & age limit communities separate but with with some joint events / platforms 2/19/2015 6:45 AM

75 The ones that are more than 30 years Old can stay in the Community as they are since the begining, newcomers aged more that 30 would be submited to an strict comittee to be approved.

2/19/2015 6:43 AM

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76 I think this question will be skewed by the fact that we have a particularly active group of people in the networkalready who are reaching the previous age limit (or like me, surpassed it). The survival of the network doesn'tdepend solely on us, but on its attractiveness to future members. We should be getting their input, too, to balancethis discussion.

2/19/2015 6:43 AM

77 About those over 30: What if those over 30 became like "gurus" or counselors? We wouldn't exclude them butstill have them giving advices and sharing experiences about the community for the community.

2/19/2015 6:43 AM

78 As someone who has "aged-out" of the community, I think there is a really great focus that under-30 provides andthat those of us older can stay involved as mentors and supporters, but not the day to day.

2/19/2015 6:41 AM

79 30 seems very reasonable and a good "breaking point" between youngsters and more established people 2/19/2015 6:35 AM

80 I think the key about an "age limit" is that people will naturally evolve out of Sandbox/One Thousand as they seefit. Usually by the time people are 35, they start having kids, spouses, etc. and will be seeking new communities.I'm for extending the age up to 35 for the new community as a base and re-evaluating later.

2/19/2015 6:33 AM

81 I think we should keep the age limit, which yes means I will be out in a year and a few months. People in theirearly to mid 20's are searching for what they want to work on, finding their way, going through lots of ideas, tryingto meet people, and searching for a community of people doing the same. People in their late 20s/30s generallyknow what they want to be working on and are focused on that. I have found that as people get older they are: 1.Less willing to hear out people's ideas. I have heard from multiple older 1/000 family members, "I'm tired ofhearing peoples ideas, I want to hear what they are doing." 2. Less likely to go to community events - It is a timecommitment to build a strong community and as people get older, get more into their careers/projects, and startfamilies, there is less time for being part of the community. -While they still share the community's values, theyare no longer contributing to the community as they used to. - Before the transition there was a word for them:Sandboxer In Name Only - I am all for a separate alumni community that is not as active, but the regularcommunities should be under 30 to remain fresh and active.

2/19/2015 6:32 AM

82 Younger innovators become older, more seasoned, innovators. Silly to throw that away. 2/19/2015 6:27 AM

83 I believe we should have an age limit for people by the time they apply to join the community. Those that did joinbefore this age limit should not only stay in the existing community but also act as mentors or have some kind ofreference role to the younger ones, this way we grow & learn together. Nice job guys, congratulations =) AlfredoJúnior

2/19/2015 6:21 AM

84 Its important to have an entering age limit so people get the most benefits from early on. 2/19/2015 6:19 AM

85 Age limit is good to ensure a young thriving, energetic class each year. People with less responsibilities, lesslikely to have distraction from furthering their careers and ideas. But as those people get older year after year,they should still be able to contribute and mingle with the new young-uns!

2/19/2015 6:12 AM

86 It might seem like a needless constraint, but I'm convinced it's a good mechanism for our community to grow andkeep renewing itself constantly. It's both a safeguard against a community that revolves eternally around thesame people and an incentive to look for young people.

2/19/2015 6:10 AM

87 i feel this is more of a community rather than an age specific thing. yes being active and ambitious under a certainage has more of an impressive factor, but with age also comes wisdom and you still find people who are above30 that can easily relate to those below.

2/19/2015 6:09 AM

88 Up the Age Limit to 35 to add value to the community. 2/19/2015 6:05 AM

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Q6 Do you have additional thoughts orcomments on membership?


# Responses Date

1 It's not the industrial age, what's with the classes? 3/8/2015 8:17 AM

2 Class model seems to build more unity and commitment to the organization. I think if members havedemonstrated repeated disengagement than there is no reason for them to remain part of our community. Thecommunity is only as strong as its participation.

3/6/2015 9:02 AM

3 - make very very sure to pick the right people - there should be a process to remove those who don't value thecommunity but for looking good on their CV

3/6/2015 2:37 AM

4 Maybe an annual opt in process but no active removals? 3/5/2015 3:14 PM

5 Good survey! 3/5/2015 12:29 PM

6 Set a growth limit! Avoid the burning man fate of a flood of new people who, by no fault of their own, change theculture too quickly. Perhaps setting a 10%/year limit on population growth.

3/5/2015 11:05 AM

7 If we can measure the number of comments and contributions, we can remove them. If not, they don't make toomuch noise

3/5/2015 10:14 AM

8 The most active people should have some "reward" or benefit than the just "listeners" over the network. How tomeasure it? some people is active online, I'm sure other people do support in person.

3/4/2015 7:38 PM

9 Rules to exclude members should be made very carefully as people have peaks of intro and extroversion, and weneed to respect downtime that people choose to take for their family, children or startups. Their success theremakes our community stronger.

3/4/2015 8:53 AM

10 Members should participate and interact and the community should push for it. 2/27/2015 3:55 PM

11 Nope 2/25/2015 10:34 PM

12 keep only active members.! 2/25/2015 1:27 PM

13 I think it's really important to have an engaged community, it's what makes One/Thousand so special. So whilemembers who are active should be in, there should be a warning if you haven't participated for too long.

2/24/2015 6:26 AM

14 members have responsibilities. Maybe that should be baked in 2/23/2015 10:55 PM

15 There could be a group of people who could be more involved due to more time availability or more enthusiasm.Those that have families, own startups or just too busy, should also be part of the group, benefiting in many ways,but maybe be in a sub section or a sub group...

2/23/2015 10:28 AM

16 Each person in a hub should have responsibilities. OR a rotating roster. Automatically we find a way to keep theactivity alive in these hubs. Building and keeping a community active requires involvement from everyparticipant. Even if its someone responsible to bring food. Or someone who manages the calendar of events. Iwould also suggest having the hubs deliver an activity report every year.

2/22/2015 12:37 AM

17 I think the class model (as long as they aren't too infrequent) is better because if there are deadlines involvedapplicants will make their application a real priority and value the opportunity more. Maybe once every 3-4 monthswould be a good time frame, depending how active the hub is. I'm fine with removing non-active members but thecriteria shouldn't be too harsh - some people will be inactive for busy periods but come back more later. Theyshould also be notified - if people are unresponsive then I think it's ok to remove them.

2/22/2015 12:18 AM

18 Let's define what it means to be involved and have a way to track it 2/20/2015 10:50 AM

19 agree with removing members who are not at all active. BUt how to "measure" that activeness and engagement? 2/20/2015 9:49 AM

20 Class model is better because that class creates really strong bonds between them that last. However, this isharder to administer and support and takes a more robust community in place to maintain.

2/20/2015 8:49 AM

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21 It is very important for our community to keep this spirit of involvement, inclusion and contribution. Apathy is like acancer. It spreads to those who see it happening and go, "Hey, I could be apathetic too and only pop by as andwhen I need professional help", and that is really unhealthy for us.

2/20/2015 8:04 AM

22 People who have never been involved should be removed. People are trying to take advantage of the communitywithout ever giving should be removed. People who have been actively involved and gave a lot to the community,but who moved on with life (kids, jobs, etc.) should still be able to benefit from membership.

2/20/2015 6:26 AM

23 Definitions for any "rash" action such as removal need to be transparent but also clear on what is measured. Hardto measure "value".

2/20/2015 2:53 AM

24 Should specify what "involvement" means and also recognize that involvement may ebb and flow depending onwhat else is happening in people's lives

2/19/2015 11:58 PM

25 We should be aware of people's attendance / participation but not keep count 2/19/2015 11:46 PM

26 Don't remove the members unless there is blatant reason for doing so. The community will be lessaccommodating to those that don't contribute.

2/19/2015 5:29 PM

27 I think each case is different because some people may offer bites or participation but valuable for community.But I wouldnt like to have members are only statying for their own "branding" with no real support or adding anykind of value to the community.

2/19/2015 3:27 PM

28 make available a pay what you want/ can membership 2/19/2015 2:56 PM

29 Activity within a community is a very subjective parameter - to make judgement if someone is active or not - theremust be very detailed evaluation criteria and measurements system in place. If someone doesn't post in the mainfacebook group - that does not mean that person is not bringing value in private conversations.

2/19/2015 2:03 PM

30 Active members but active can be in different forms. Some living not close to a hub can be active on Facebookand similar.

2/19/2015 1:32 PM

31 I think members should contribute/engage in some way, however simple it may be, so there should be a way tohold members accountable for that. Even if not's helping OT directly, members should be helping each other atleast.

2/19/2015 1:28 PM

32 Globally synchronized annual recruiting gives us much needed structure and ritual. 2/19/2015 12:02 PM

33 Class model is better, cos' we can do a focused "welcome" move for newbies. 2/19/2015 11:39 AM

34 Sometimes one doesn't have time - but if one never makes time to invest in a common project one doesn't needto be involved such a project.

2/19/2015 11:32 AM

35 I think that being a member is something you have to maintain. It's a privilege, not a right once you are accepted. 2/19/2015 11:11 AM

36 It's nice to have a class to bond with as you're initiated. 2/19/2015 10:52 AM

37 There should be a good balance between f/m - regions - different backgrounds. Maybe we could create a yearlychallenge that brings potential candidates together - (-what makes an outstanding network of individuals reallyoutstanding? It unites part of its creative energy to solve challenges that help a bigger picture... (even if it's onlyon a micro level)

2/19/2015 10:44 AM

38 Would prefer to have some slight restrictions to make sure that being a part of the community is a privilege. 2/19/2015 10:33 AM

39 We have to set realistic expectations on member involvement - we have to be flexible with the ebbs and flows ofunconvetional career paths. We need to be flexible and fuzzy logic-driven if we want to establish a dynamic andresilient organization. Dont get caught up in complex rules and structure - leave room for our organic humannatures.

2/19/2015 10:15 AM

40 I definitely would like to see inactive members to be removed. This has been a long due action. as moremembers tend to be inactive, and only a few contribute, the dynamism of the community changes. People like to"stay in touch" but not make effort, which is not fair on others who are quite active. So a minimum level ofinvolvement is important.

2/19/2015 10:01 AM

41 We should be HIGHLY selective based on the criteria that we decide. Entrepreneurs Organization requiresmembers to have earned $1 million USD before they can apply. We are driven by values, not money, but what'sour high ceiling mark? We need a rigorous process to select those who best represent our community.

2/19/2015 9:56 AM

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42 Sometimes people who aren't involved is not in bad faith but because they truly can't, if they can provide value inother ways and help the community stay awesome, I don't see why they should be removed. Although, if theydon't provide any value, then (they shouldn't have been selected in the first place) a simple conversation couldhelp remind the importance of being part of it or politely ask them to leave.

2/19/2015 9:54 AM

43 Especially high achievers have phases of extreme workload, so regular time commitment shouldn't be a criterion 2/19/2015 9:23 AM

44 As a newerish member with a new nub involvement isn't necessarily clear at the moment. If you're not frequentlyon Facebook the local platform offers more benefit

2/19/2015 9:00 AM

45 How would activity be measured on the community? I like the idea of contributing when possible and when I havethe knowledge/network needed to help out

2/19/2015 8:44 AM

46 - I'm very in favour of the class model. Having been ambassador for almost 4 years, they quality bar is muchhigher with the class model. Also for great potential members, they are usually welcomed along to events andcan join later. - I think I was reponsible for removing more members than anyone else. Inactivity in members area big negative for the community. I would make sure that this is rare and a very case by case basis and the localambassadors should be responsible to reach out to them multiple time over the previous 6 months trying toengage them before they are actually removed.

2/19/2015 8:25 AM

47 Removing members can only work if it is clear what 'involvement' means. Otherwise it is super unclear whodecides on who stays and who goes etc. has to be objective. I would not tackle this as the first priority.

2/19/2015 8:23 AM

48 I don't see the benefit of removing people: we all have busy lives, so perhaps someone is a little less active for acouple of months because diving into their project, starting a family, etc. pressuring people and chastising them isthe exact opposite of the spirit i value in 1K, so let's keep it that way :) imstead of reprimanding non-activity, weshould incentivize activity, by keeping it interesting, sharing love, belonging and our feeling of a tribe and makingit easy to organise things (i.e removing complications & hurdles)

2/19/2015 8:03 AM

49 The ongoing process seems more relevant and easy to manage. But it is still need to be transparent and clearwhy this or this member have been joining the community.

2/19/2015 7:56 AM

50 Class model is fine, this will help us to have a members identity as a class of a specific time. Besides it will helpus to have standards and maintain timeline.

2/19/2015 7:48 AM

51 Need to be flexible around active involvement: some times are busy and other periods less busy. Or somemembers need to travl extensively at times; and are more home at other times...

2/19/2015 7:21 AM

52 You want active members, but need to spend time determining what 'active' means - and not just looking at theFacebook group etc, perhaps ask members to give input on those they work/liaise with. This is a tough one, but Ido feel that the a community of active members is the way to go..

2/19/2015 7:05 AM

53 Diversity must be much more enforced. Our local chapter mostly takes in rich kids who play being entrepreneurs.That can't be the idea.

2/19/2015 7:01 AM

54 I think it's hard to quantify involvement. Different people can contribute at different levels depending where theyare in their lives. I think the key is that they can be accessed and that they share when people reach out. If they'renot open to doing that then removing them would make sense.

2/19/2015 6:57 AM

55 I think it's important to maintain the local hubs, decide on some annual quota and maybe have a few roundsevery year.

2/19/2015 6:48 AM

56 First off thank you for putting together this survey. As ambassador I have seen and felt the repercussions ofinactive or flaky members, those who are part of this community for selfish or superficial reasons. I would begrateful to see a process put in place for maintaining the highest quality of community and membership standardsand having guidance and help in ensuring that all our members are here because they want to be.

2/19/2015 6:47 AM

57 Removal should be possible but the criterias for removing somebody should be quite harsh (e.g. hasn't attendedevents in two years). Rather filter before admittance than vice versa

2/19/2015 6:36 AM

58 There should be some minimum number of community events you have to attend to stay in. There should also bea process to remove members that aren't working out or who have violated the community's values.

2/19/2015 6:33 AM

59 I think that people should be mandated to attend a certain number of events/regional summits/global summit soas to continue the strength of what we have accomplished.

2/19/2015 6:33 AM

60 Quite a few, yes 2/19/2015 6:31 AM

61 We should define some clear and objective statements of involvement. How are we going to measureengagement and what would be the criteria of involvement for remove members?

2/19/2015 6:23 AM

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62 Having classes helps to grow friendships and relationships! 2/19/2015 6:12 AM

63 - The WOW should be kept - There should be an international peer review, like a hub suggests, but a fewinternationals confirm

2/19/2015 6:12 AM

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Q9 What do you think would be areasonable amount to pay as a yearly

membership fee?Answered: 257 Skipped: 6

# Responses Date

1 120€ 3/8/2015 12:51 PM

2 0 3/8/2015 8:46 AM

3 50 Euro 3/8/2015 8:18 AM

4 N/A 3/7/2015 1:06 AM

5 30+: suggested donation 350 to 1000 (tax deductible would be nice), but give what you can. 3/6/2015 11:15 AM

6 300.00 3/6/2015 9:03 AM

7 120€ base + give-what-you-want 3/6/2015 2:40 AM

8 300.00 3/5/2015 9:28 PM

9 €100 3/5/2015 4:26 PM

10 120 3/5/2015 3:31 PM

11 £100 3/5/2015 3:16 PM

12 Given the number of hubs we have with a large range of income levels and living standards, a lower minimum feefor everyone plus a voluntary donation on top would be less alienating.

3/5/2015 2:07 PM

13 60$ 3/5/2015 12:47 PM

14 50 3/5/2015 12:30 PM

15 up to 200 3/5/2015 11:06 AM

16 100 3/5/2015 10:47 AM

17 $50 3/5/2015 10:29 AM

18 100 3/5/2015 10:20 AM

19 100 usd 3/5/2015 9:37 AM

20 100 3/5/2015 8:09 AM

21 Up to 200€... but obviously more if salary increases. 3/5/2015 8:05 AM

22 100US$ 3/5/2015 7:27 AM

23 Depending on the benefits involved... we all have enormous added values, why not share some of ourprivileges?

3/5/2015 7:16 AM

24 100.00 3/5/2015 6:11 AM

25 100usd 3/5/2015 5:53 AM

26 less than $100US 3/5/2015 5:35 AM

27 100€ / 200$ 3/5/2015 5:27 AM

28 100 3/5/2015 5:10 AM

29 USD 80 3/4/2015 9:25 PM

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30 I think this would vary greatly for members. Some struggling entrepreneurs may not be able to afford much;whereas others in our group have been successful and "made it" already.

3/4/2015 9:03 PM

31 200 to 500 3/4/2015 7:40 PM

32 250 USD 3/4/2015 5:00 PM

33 100 3/4/2015 4:45 PM

34 150 3/4/2015 4:39 PM

35 50 3/4/2015 4:37 PM

36 100-300 usd 3/4/2015 3:18 PM

37 $150 3/4/2015 1:18 PM

38 200 USD 3/4/2015 12:51 PM

39 $50 3/4/2015 12:26 PM

40 Na 3/4/2015 11:41 AM

41 $100 USD 3/4/2015 11:31 AM

42 $200 3/4/2015 8:58 AM

43 100-250 3/4/2015 8:55 AM

44 Difficult to say! How would you take the substantial differences in purchasing power into account? Students vs.members with an income, regional income differences (e.g. African vs European/US members)

3/4/2015 12:45 AM

45 Should be based on revenues with a maximum amount and take into account currencies. 3/3/2015 6:04 AM

46 depends what it is offered 2/28/2015 5:06 PM

47 In developed market context around €200-500, significantly less in emerging markets 2/28/2015 1:04 PM

48 200$ 2/28/2015 6:32 AM

49 29$/month 2/27/2015 3:59 PM

50 0 2/27/2015 8:16 AM

51 100 2/27/2015 7:10 AM

52 USD 500 2/27/2015 3:04 AM

53 $100-200 2/26/2015 9:08 PM

54 $50-$200 2/26/2015 1:26 PM

55 Free, include margin on events? 2/26/2015 12:45 PM

56 100 EUR 2/26/2015 4:24 AM

57 100 USD 2/25/2015 10:35 PM

58 $100 2/25/2015 5:41 PM

59 0 2/25/2015 1:28 PM

60 100 USD 2/24/2015 8:06 PM

61 $100 or less 2/24/2015 3:54 PM

62 30 2/24/2015 10:22 AM

63 Really depends on what value you are receiving, but minimum US$99 seems reasonable and can go upaccording to value received from being a part (e.g. full-time team running things, events, app/tools, etc.)

2/24/2015 9:33 AM

64 Up to 50 EUR per month, so 600 EUR per year. 2/24/2015 6:27 AM

65 100 2/23/2015 10:57 PM

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66 150$ 2/23/2015 9:55 PM

67 €50 2/23/2015 2:39 PM

68 100-200 EUR? 2/23/2015 12:51 PM

69 $150 2/23/2015 11:43 AM

70 $100 2/23/2015 10:29 AM

71 $100 max 2/23/2015 1:42 AM

72 9 eur/month 2/22/2015 9:28 PM

73 $1000 2/22/2015 4:49 PM

74 $99 2/22/2015 10:18 AM

75 250 USD 2/22/2015 6:30 AM

76 Depends on a person's financial status. 2/22/2015 3:44 AM

77 USD 100 2/22/2015 2:59 AM

78 Hub specific 2/22/2015 12:39 AM

79 $10-$20 2/21/2015 11:27 PM

80 150 2/21/2015 8:54 PM

81 Up to $150 but would pay more depending on what it funds 2/21/2015 4:49 PM

82 $50-$250 USD (but on a sliding scale based on GDP) 2/21/2015 4:05 PM

83 ? 2/21/2015 12:16 PM

84 I think a sliding scale from $50-$350, or something like that 2/21/2015 12:10 PM

85 $20 2/21/2015 9:48 AM

86 $40 2/21/2015 9:13 AM

87 100 2/21/2015 8:50 AM

88 €50 2/21/2015 12:38 AM

89 100€ 2/20/2015 9:35 PM

90 $0>$300 2/20/2015 5:40 PM

91 $100 2/20/2015 12:34 PM

92 nothing 2/20/2015 12:12 PM

93 100euros 2/20/2015 10:51 AM

94 $100 2/20/2015 9:50 AM

95 100 2/20/2015 9:09 AM

96 100 dollars 2/20/2015 8:50 AM

97 $120 2/20/2015 8:23 AM

98 50 - 100 usd 2/20/2015 8:16 AM

99 Usd 100 2/20/2015 8:01 AM

100 100€ 2/20/2015 7:17 AM

101 100 - 300 $ 2/20/2015 7:03 AM

102 70 euros 2/20/2015 6:30 AM

103 150-300€ 2/20/2015 5:59 AM

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104 - 2/20/2015 5:29 AM

105 30 2/20/2015 5:25 AM

106 50 2/20/2015 5:16 AM

107 50 dollars 2/20/2015 5:10 AM

108 50 Euros 2/20/2015 4:13 AM

109 $200 2/20/2015 3:39 AM

110 150 2/20/2015 3:14 AM

111 50 2/20/2015 3:11 AM

112 180 2/20/2015 2:54 AM

113 NA 2/20/2015 2:31 AM

114 None. 2/20/2015 2:21 AM

115 £25 2/20/2015 2:13 AM

116 120~240€ 2/20/2015 1:13 AM

117 N.A, 2/20/2015 12:45 AM

118 $300 2/20/2015 12:32 AM

119 240 2/20/2015 12:24 AM

120 USD 200 2/20/2015 12:03 AM

121 $500 2/19/2015 11:59 PM

122 300 2/19/2015 11:56 PM

123 200$ or so 2/19/2015 11:48 PM

124 $50 2/19/2015 11:43 PM

125 0 2/19/2015 11:25 PM

126 I would pay up to and probably more than $300. I think a reasonable middle ground for most people would be$70-100.

2/19/2015 10:18 PM

127 USD 200 2/19/2015 9:56 PM

128 $300 2/19/2015 5:36 PM

129 200 USD 2/19/2015 5:31 PM

130 $240 2/19/2015 3:58 PM

131 Membership fee but no so expensive but can make contribution. 2/19/2015 3:30 PM

132 USD100-200 2/19/2015 3:20 PM

133 in favor of a pay what you want. or in an ideal world a sliding scale where the more active you are the less youpay. making the ones that arent contributing pay the most. that might self select those to leave. the logistics onthat idea probably make it not possible.. but might be worth reflecting on the concept.

2/19/2015 3:00 PM

134 0 2/19/2015 2:54 PM

135 Devise a formula taking into account (1) income and (2) purchasing power in the member's country 2/19/2015 2:19 PM

136 ? 2/19/2015 2:09 PM

137 100 USD 2/19/2015 1:49 PM

138 $200 2/19/2015 1:40 PM

139 0 2/19/2015 1:39 PM

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140 n/a 2/19/2015 1:35 PM

141 0 2/19/2015 1:28 PM

142 100$ 2/19/2015 1:26 PM

143 10 dollars per month? 2/19/2015 12:38 PM

144 $250 - $500 USD 2/19/2015 12:14 PM

145 200-300 EUR 2/19/2015 12:07 PM

146 under 20 for free/ between 20-30: $100 / 30-40: $250 / 40-50: $400 / 50+ 450 - / 60+ donation 2/19/2015 12:06 PM

147 50,00 2/19/2015 12:02 PM

148 $0 2/19/2015 11:59 AM

149 100 usd 2/19/2015 11:17 AM

150 $75 - $100 2/19/2015 11:11 AM

151 for under 20: $100 / 20-30: $200 / 30-40 $300 / 40-50 $400 / 50-100: 500$ 2/19/2015 11:00 AM

152 50 2/19/2015 10:53 AM

153 100€ 2/19/2015 10:51 AM

154 N/A 2/19/2015 10:35 AM

155 $250 2/19/2015 10:34 AM

156 30 2/19/2015 10:30 AM

157 100.00 2/19/2015 10:19 AM

158 $0 2/19/2015 10:15 AM

159 70 2/19/2015 10:07 AM

160 40 euro 2/19/2015 10:06 AM

161 $ 20 minimum 2/19/2015 10:05 AM

162 If we had to pay, $50 per year. 2/19/2015 9:59 AM

163 500/y? 2/19/2015 9:58 AM

164 50-100 2/19/2015 9:48 AM

165 < $100 USD 2/19/2015 9:39 AM

166 150€/year 2/19/2015 9:35 AM

167 $100 2/19/2015 9:34 AM

168 Level of financial contribution should be left open for everyone to choose based on their ability 2/19/2015 9:24 AM

169 USD 600 2/19/2015 9:16 AM

170 50 Euros - 150 Euros - above 150 Euros 2/19/2015 9:11 AM

171 Depends 2/19/2015 9:10 AM

172 0 2/19/2015 9:07 AM

173 $100 2/19/2015 9:07 AM

174 59 2/19/2015 9:01 AM

175 100 2/19/2015 8:57 AM

176 60USD 2/19/2015 8:46 AM

177 100-200 dollars 2/19/2015 8:45 AM

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178 It needs to be based on the organization's expenses. 2/19/2015 8:34 AM

179 80 Euro ? 2/19/2015 8:32 AM

180 £250-500 (c.$380 - $770) 2/19/2015 8:28 AM

181 250 usd 2/19/2015 8:25 AM

182 Sliding scale - 'pay what you can' 2/19/2015 8:24 AM

183 $125 2/19/2015 8:20 AM

184 see above. if you make it 100$/year, you won't earn enough to really make a difference. if you set it a lot higher,it becomes a real barrier for many members (especially non western ones)

2/19/2015 8:19 AM

185 depends what you get from it around 50 EUR per year max 2/19/2015 8:17 AM

186 Havent though, happy to pay 100-300 Euro, again based on clear commitment/benefits 2/19/2015 8:09 AM

187 1% of income to be proportional and fair with everyone situation 2/19/2015 8:05 AM

188 I would be disinclined to stay if a fee was imposed, for fear of drifti off into an elitist rotary-esque fraternity of richkids.

2/19/2015 8:05 AM

189 100 2/19/2015 8:02 AM

190 £300 2/19/2015 8:02 AM

191 100 2/19/2015 8:00 AM

192 15USD 2/19/2015 7:59 AM

193 US$ 25 2/19/2015 7:52 AM

194 Free 2/19/2015 7:50 AM

195 $50 2/19/2015 7:50 AM

196 $250/yr 2/19/2015 7:50 AM

197 £100 2/19/2015 7:47 AM

198 NA 2/19/2015 7:46 AM

199 $1,000 2/19/2015 7:46 AM

200 100 2/19/2015 7:45 AM

201 40 USD 2/19/2015 7:39 AM

202 Donations 2/19/2015 7:32 AM

203 $20-$50 2/19/2015 7:31 AM

204 - 2/19/2015 7:29 AM

205 50EUR 2/19/2015 7:29 AM

206 No membership fee 2/19/2015 7:25 AM

207 $200 2/19/2015 7:25 AM

208 350 2/19/2015 7:20 AM

209 150 2/19/2015 7:18 AM

210 100USD 2/19/2015 7:14 AM

211 $50 - $100 (US) 2/19/2015 7:08 AM

212 R250 2/19/2015 7:08 AM

213 250 2/19/2015 7:08 AM

214 Depends on services provided 2/19/2015 7:04 AM

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215 50 USD 2/19/2015 7:04 AM

216 50 2/19/2015 7:03 AM

217 NA 2/19/2015 6:59 AM

218 50 2/19/2015 6:59 AM

219 0 2/19/2015 6:54 AM

220 150$ 2/19/2015 6:52 AM

221 Usd 100 2/19/2015 6:51 AM

222 1% of yearly income 2/19/2015 6:51 AM

223 Depends 2/19/2015 6:50 AM

224 NA 2/19/2015 6:49 AM

225 no fee or optional fee 2/19/2015 6:48 AM

226 If we did institute one something between $300-$500 per year with clear line items on what the money supports 2/19/2015 6:48 AM

227 450 2/19/2015 6:47 AM

228 Less than $200 2/19/2015 6:47 AM

229 100euros 2/19/2015 6:46 AM

230 100 USD 2/19/2015 6:45 AM

231 100 usd 2/19/2015 6:44 AM

232 $100-500 2/19/2015 6:42 AM

233 $50 2/19/2015 6:39 AM

234 240€/year 2/19/2015 6:38 AM

235 $200 2/19/2015 6:37 AM

236 US$500 2/19/2015 6:36 AM

237 150 USD 2/19/2015 6:36 AM

238 50 dollars/year 2/19/2015 6:35 AM

239 100-500 2/19/2015 6:35 AM

240 $1000 2/19/2015 6:35 AM

241 $100 2/19/2015 6:35 AM

242 N/A 2/19/2015 6:32 AM

243 0 2/19/2015 6:31 AM

244 120 euros per year easily 2/19/2015 6:30 AM

245 $100-$200 2/19/2015 6:30 AM

246 50 USD max 2/19/2015 6:30 AM

247 100 EUR 2/19/2015 6:30 AM

248 No idea. I would have to benchmark it. 2/19/2015 6:24 AM

249 - 2/19/2015 6:20 AM

250 100 - 200 2/19/2015 6:18 AM

251 10% of monthly salary 2/19/2015 6:16 AM

252 depends, how much does the community need per year? 2/19/2015 6:15 AM

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253 £100-250 2/19/2015 6:13 AM

254 $300.00 US 2/19/2015 6:07 AM

255 depends on region 2/19/2015 6:02 AM

256 ds 2/18/2015 7:54 AM

257 200$ 2/17/2015 3:07 PM

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Q10 Do you have additional comments orthoughts on management?


# Responses Date

1 Full time team has to be influenced by community, and the community has 100% insight in salaries. 3/8/2015 8:18 AM

2 I totally think going completely free could work. And it would be amazing. Just not sure it's sustainable. That said,ideas about the pay direction: Ideally: Ask 30+ to pay. Have someone (full-time, paid) who is in charge of fundraising from alumni and getting sponsors for specific events. Figure out the yearly budget and tell us what that isso we can help meet the goal. Free for under 30. Assuming we don't have many over 30 right now, perhaps weask everyone to "pay what they can" for the next 2 years until we have a solid 30+ group. Guideline ideas forpayed direction: Books (accounting) is open and viewable by members. All donations/payments are anonymous.Make it known that "You don't give to be recognized, you give because you love the group". Someone giving 1Mand someone giving 1 dollar are the same.

3/6/2015 11:15 AM

3 Thousand Network is build form the exceptional people that are part of it, all over the world. To keep thecommunity growing and healthy, we need some standards and people to look after them. I think an elected boardwould be a good way to keep ownership of the community. But even elected leaders would need some help withthe details, we cannot expect people like us to spend that much time or pay for their own assistant.

3/6/2015 2:40 AM

4 Keep it as unbureaucratic as possible. 3/5/2015 12:30 PM

5 The mindset you can feel in this community is something truly unique! Let's fight to keep it that way and makemore professional.

3/5/2015 10:20 AM

6 The purpose of the fees have to very clear and made valuable for theme members 3/5/2015 8:05 AM

7 What I think is that we have to find a way to be profitable, altogether for the community. I'd be happy to sharewhat I know (professionally) to benefit the community. Come on, we all have great ideas, why not come up withan efficient business model? I have a few ideas I'd love to share/discuss.

3/5/2015 7:16 AM

8 As a member and ambassador in a new hub, I'd like clearer mission statements. It's not that we can't make oneup ourselves, it's that it's imperative for us all to have the same idea, which dictates contributions andexpectations, as to what this network is about.

3/5/2015 5:35 AM

9 I would support membership fees depending on what value could be expected in return. 3/5/2015 5:10 AM

10 I think the fee is necessary, but I don't want to discriminate people who cannot pay. 3/4/2015 7:40 PM

11 Realistically, we should be able to create enough "good" doing what we do that we're backed by generous donorsand not need a membership fee. Eg. $100/year for 1000 people could be avoided if you get a big donor coming inwith 100k to support us. No equity, don't want the Centralway problem again.

3/4/2015 11:31 AM

12 I would have NEVER been able to afford even a $20/month fee when I joined Sandbox in college. We shouldwaive fees for the first 3 years if necessary AND provide scholarships. I can definitely pay up (my debts) now, butcould not before.

3/4/2015 8:55 AM

13 There needs to be a sophisticated scheme to make sure we don't have only successful entrepreneurs, but alsopeople for whom several hundred euro can be a significant investment /barrier

2/28/2015 1:04 PM

14 Membership fee should be open to discussion for granting discounts. 2/27/2015 3:59 PM

15 There could be some leadership concerning intercultural and international exchange, so maybe create exchangeprograms.

2/25/2015 10:35 PM

16 I would love to see us use the membership fee for amazing retreats and global meetings and do crazy stuff withit, instead of wasting it on salaries :)

2/24/2015 6:27 AM

17 You guys are doing a great job! Thank you so so much for all your hard work. <3 2/23/2015 12:51 PM

18 I remember at Sandbox times membership fee was an ongoing question. You should talk to Nico and get hisopinion on it. I personaly believe in my my two suggested models. Older members maybe won't be that activeany more but willing and able to pay an annual fee to stay in touch and get updates from the younger "scene" .

2/21/2015 8:54 PM

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19 Given how well this current leadership team is doing I almost think we don't need to hire people, but I also don'tthink it's particularly sustainable to do unpaid. Perhaps there could be a stipend for the team members, but theycould still be part-time and rotating. Would be wonderful to have the leadership come from within the communityon a rotating basis.

2/21/2015 12:10 PM

20 If not one team, several teams splitted internationally - one for each "big matter" 2/20/2015 9:35 PM

21 Two things: first, I think we have an opportunity to create a two or three person leadership team that has a basicstipend and spends an entire year traveling around the world creating, managing and building community. It'salmost like a service internship on community building where the primary benefit is to live around the world andforge amazing connections. Regarding fees, I think a nominal fee is justified, but we also want to create a goodstructure for some members to either sponsor other members OR elements of the management team.

2/20/2015 12:34 PM

22 A central leadership is important to safe-guard principles. "Purpose, People, Principles" as Dee Hock puts it 2/20/2015 10:51 AM

23 or a Pay what you can scheme. 2/20/2015 9:50 AM

24 Semi-independence for hubs. Hubs and its ambassadors are given autonomy over how to hub runs, with bestpractices and suggested guidelines given to ensure consistency of management across hubs worldwide. Monthlymandatory check-ins with all ambassadors and a part-time central committee to share and report. Centralcommittee elected by members receive an honorarium but not a full-time salary. Issues such as global retreatsand admissions are overseen by central committee. Global retreat has its own committee of volunteers andcentral takes charge. Admissions are first screened by hubs before central gives the final go-ahead. Etc.Membership fees are but a token of contribution, to provide financial freedom in global retreat expenditures,honorariums, administrative expenses, and serves as a small driving factor for commitment among members (the'If I paid for it, I'll use it' mentality).

2/20/2015 8:23 AM

25 Having a full time team is very helpful since most of the successful organizations have full time team that canwork on increasing the engagement.

2/20/2015 8:16 AM

26 - As much as I LOVED the HQ team, in my hub, we didn't really see a difference before/after. We do greatwithout it. But then to put back in shape the community, it's awesome to have a transition committee. I hope thatonce things are in place ambassadors could be enough to coordinate global processes. - Above 100euros/yr, feeis a tough one. It believe it could push away A LOT of interesting people before application.

2/20/2015 6:30 AM

27 Sliding scale, freemium, tiered pricing 2/20/2015 12:32 AM

28 Still think it would be useful to: 1) look into other orgs and how they manage the organization as well asfees/funding/membership 2) look into other org structures e.g. Holacracy

2/19/2015 10:18 PM

29 I would like to have a kind of commite to help the managemente team. 2/19/2015 3:30 PM

30 It might sound trivial, but when you ask people to pay money - they start evaluating where is the value creationand what they are paying for extra to start paying for it. If it's the charge for being connected - the group alreadyexists, so there is no additional value. New value drivers should be explicitly outlined for members to be happywith paying the fee.

2/19/2015 2:09 PM

31 I think it's better to be slim and have a low fee so there is no one that say no to joining due to the fee. Personally Ithink it's good to have sponsors 1) internal sponsors, let members companies sponsor the network to be visibleas friends of 1/1000 in email and website (Swedish entrepreneur network Yeos have done this with somesuccess, making it easy for them with more money to pay more), 2)corporate sponsorships from companies thatoffers things that add value for us. Say an airline they offer to pay 50k yearly to 1/1000 and offer everyone goldpackage or something. The members are a value that can make companies pay but they should also offer avalue. If they ever get access to any event it only a person with the spirit of 1/1000 that should be allowed to joinnot boring sales person that's just wants to make money on the people they meet

2/19/2015 1:40 PM

32 Full time team is ideal but really hard to pull off if you don't have the funds to pay staff. A lot will depend on thebusiness model OT decides on. I don't think you'll get much revenue anyway from collecting membership fees.What's your plan for generating revenue?

2/19/2015 1:35 PM

33 Let's never ever call it government and tax, but that is essentially what we are talking about here. I know myvision is far out there, but OT is to compete with nations, companies and NGOs for people's sense of belonging,it needs these kind of mechanisms.

2/19/2015 12:07 PM

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34 I think we should should have a HQ that is more like an Ashram - it's located in a low cost country - lets say forinstance Nepal - with $ 15k a year we could rent a large house and enough land to have our own organic farmand garden. Members can come and live for free - everyone who comes contributes 15h a week formaintenance. (the rest of their time they can do whatever they want... own project, group projects .... ) Themanagement gets paid a symbolic amount that covers for all expenses and some pocket money... however: theexperiences that once does during the stay will be life changing. - This approach would keep the cost of runninga network at a minimum - but add unforgettable experiences to anyone who commits for a couple of weeks,months ... --- ) the Ashram works as accelerator and decelerator at the same time. It keeps people grounded,focused and grows relationships. It could be financed via membership and grants... - and should have some kindof "positive impact" - Mantra as core value.

2/19/2015 12:06 PM

35 About the fee, the value and access of money is really different beetwen countries. It should not be expensive forpoor countries members.

2/19/2015 12:02 PM

36 I think a full time team would be helpful, but keeping this free is important to me. I think we could elect leaders toserve terms and they could serve many of the central organizing functions, without having to add a fee that mightkeep some people outside. Money always complicates motivations, whether we like it or not.

2/19/2015 11:59 AM

37 I think it would be hard to set a price point that is fair given the global focus. In addition, it's unlikely membershipfees will actually be enough to cover full time staff.

2/19/2015 10:53 AM

38 Membership fees could also be based on financial status, i.e. scholarships/fee waivers for those less privileged 2/19/2015 10:34 AM

39 With membership will come higher expectations for deliverables and benefits. The value proposition of thr orgmust be tangible, measurable and defined.

2/19/2015 10:19 AM

40 I would say not a full time team as we saw in previous experiences, the role and contribution is not muchcompared to the expensive european/ american salaries they need for a good living. The burden of revenue doesnot fall too much on members, but at the same time we need a team for coordination, so a part-time team/ likeconsulting structure could work.

2/19/2015 10:05 AM

41 It all depends on our vision for this organization. We don't have a clear sense of where we are going, so wecannot possibly know who should lead us there. We need a three year plan before we can think aboutmanagement.

2/19/2015 9:59 AM

42 Membership fees help naturally remove people who are not truly interested in belonging to the community, but atthe same time O/T needs to show what's the real value for a paid membership. It can't be only connections, itneeds to offer more for the member.

2/19/2015 9:58 AM

43 50 Euros could be for those who have some financial weakness, 150 Euros the standard and above 150 thosethat might be able to back-up with solidarity others.

2/19/2015 9:11 AM

44 Highly dependent on what kind of value the HQ team is able to provide to the community. i.e. if membershipprovides access to a relationship adviser who actively helps link members up with other members, frequent highquality events, etc... a much higher fee can be justified. I could envision anywhere from $50 / yr to $5,000 / yrdepending on the $$ will be utilized. Obviously, if the fee is high then there will need to be some kind ofmechanism to provide aid / assistance to members who are not able to participate.

2/19/2015 9:10 AM

45 If the membership fee would go to build and help a core team maintain the community I would pay a membershipfee. Price point I don't know what it should be.

2/19/2015 8:46 AM

46 find a model that is suitable for the long term. it was already difficult to find enough candidates for the firstelection. now imagine how difficult it will be to find someone in 2-3 years. i really think a super lean / virtualorganisation / leadership is the only way to survive long term.

2/19/2015 8:19 AM

47 My feeling is we are a global community first so we need to have a global leadership. If we slipt too much inbetween hubs we will go in lot of direction and it could be rich but also create friction. We need a strong visionincarnate globally.

2/19/2015 8:05 AM

48 I'm loving the current interim leadership :) 2/19/2015 8:05 AM

49 The central leadership's role should be to support the hubs and plan the annual retreat 2/19/2015 8:02 AM

50 I think we can raise money for the community and ask for the members to donate on free well. Besides we canworkaround to make a viable monetary scheme for us.

2/19/2015 7:50 AM

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51 My choice for a full team does not necessarily mean a centralised HQ - you could have a lean central HQ withpaid full/part-time ambassadors which would still allow for local flexibility. On the fee, the number I have put in isentirely dependent on what the community actually does - historically I would have probably never paid more thantoken amount for being part of Sandbox. The amount would increase dramatically if I felt that as an entrepreneurI could see tangible benefit (sorry to be transactional! If i am choosing between funding my startup or funding thecommunity, I would go for my startup ...)

2/19/2015 7:47 AM

52 I am against membership fees. People who do not have the means should not be prevented to join because oflow income... I am in favor of doing fundraising from big corporates / CSR / philanthropies

2/19/2015 7:29 AM

53 I feel many people who are working on interesting projects are not in strong financial positions, so we should notput a barrier up for them..however, members contributing financially helps the community sustain itself..which is abig challenge

2/19/2015 7:08 AM

54 If there is a fee there should be multiple levels of membership with different benefits. We should maintain a freemembership with at least access to the basic community (e.g. Facebook) and payment for additional servicescould be charged for

2/19/2015 7:04 AM

55 We might have to consider different fees for different countries. $50 may be a low fee in the US and a high fee inArgentina

2/19/2015 7:04 AM

56 Management is to strictly serve the community. We are not a resource. 2/19/2015 7:03 AM

57 Think people should donate if they'd like to. 2/19/2015 6:59 AM

58 More emphasis on development countries and people from different types of privilege (hard to implement butimportant)

2/19/2015 6:51 AM

59 It MUST be different for each member or at least different countries, so the effort is proportionate. 2/19/2015 6:51 AM

60 i think it is important and will select motivated people and give autonomy to the community 2/19/2015 6:38 AM

61 I think it should be a 1-2 year commitment with a stipend to cover travel. 2/19/2015 6:35 AM

62 I think that Sandbox HQ proved that centralization is great and is probably the only way to boost the communityforward in a tangible way. While I would love for it to remain free forever, I also totally understand the need togenerate revenues and cover expenses. I would be fine paying $1000/year knowing that it was doing greatthings.

2/19/2015 6:35 AM

63 This can also be income based, for europeans 10 bucks per month should be minimum to have a certaincommitment.

2/19/2015 6:30 AM

64 I think there could be another funding system such as a crowdfunding campaign when we need money for aspecific project or donations from our members.

2/19/2015 6:20 AM

65 Cf. my response to the first question 2/19/2015 6:16 AM

66 Think a paid team is absolutely necessary to guarantee people are motivated to the success of the group. Ifpeople volunteer, they'll soon lose interest over life goals. We're all very driven people and get offered amazingopps. It's why we got in. So we're the type of people to probably get offered something which will get in the way ofputting OneThousand first when push comes to shove. Better to have a paid and dedicated team with targets anddeliverables.

2/19/2015 6:13 AM

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# Responses Date

1 Let's get a website featuring events/newsletter for certain hubs with a different design to attract attention to theinformation.

3/5/2015 12:32 PM

2 As the community did with Singularity University application. We should think in promoting more of these kind ofactivities. More support from each other activities. Something like Perks: Special discounts on activities we areinvolved. Great Job guys!

3/5/2015 10:22 AM

3 I'd love to chat about the application processes. It's a great opportunity to create a powerful bonding to thecommunity. I believe the application should be a kind of initiation, and also a process where we could choose themost enthusiastic potential members. And... will the name of the community change when we outnumber 1000?... staying closed is also an option, with people going in and out every year... but I believe more in the power ofmassive unions.

3/5/2015 7:19 AM

4 How about a member-highlight position? This person can select a member to interview and write a little blurbabout him/her and post it to our social media. I do this for my local bar association and it's pretty effective interms of community building and engagement (I volunteer to do this, by the way).

3/5/2015 5:39 AM

5 How about letting hubs have a section in the application process / application document where the hub can askapplicants specific questions important for the respective hub. E.g. Yatan Blumenthal and I identified that eventsare key to hold the Berlin community together and we would love to ask applicants to state a concrete example ofan event they can host or provide exclusive access to so we get some kind of commitment early on.

3/5/2015 5:29 AM

6 you all are awesome! 3/4/2015 8:58 AM

7 I'm really keen on using the UN resoltuion format since we are an international body, rather than inherit bylawsstrucutres from a specific country (that term is foreign ot me). I have experience there and can help to edit it. Ialso think it's a much clearer way of presenting what problem OT is a solution to and how we intend to act.

3/4/2015 8:57 AM

8 Transparency of the recruiting process in the different hubs. 3/4/2015 12:47 AM

9 So, for governance I think that we should have a small team of people who work full time, and is paid by themembership fees, making sure that everything runs smoothly (mainly supporting local hubs, organizing the globalsummits and other events, and running the finance, administrative, creative, and communication side of things).And we should also have a founding document (the bylaws) which is agreed upon by the majority of the group.Before we get there though, there needs to be established a system for voting so that the decisions can happen.We had started to use Loomio at one point, and it seemed like a very good tool for discussion and decisionmaking. I like that we have a transition committee who can help guide us through the process. Before writing thebylaws, we should create these discussions on the important topics such as what is the mission, vision, purpose,and values of the organization we are trying to create. Then we can move on to other topics such as governance,legal and financial structure, and other details like if we will keep the hub model and things like the age limit. Thesurveys might be that tool for decision making that we will use, but we will need discussion and dialogue amongmembers (phone calls and hangouts don't work for this) before making the decisions. After the discussions (usingsome type of online discussion board, Loomio or something else), proposals will be made as a possible solutionfor that topic, and then people will vote and refine the ideas until the majority is in agreement and no one (oralmost no one) is completely opposed to it. Focus on figuring out this discussion and decision making system sothat we can co-create the community together in fairest manner possible. If opening up discussion for 800 peopleis not logistically possible (mind that not everyone will vote on every topic), please do establish some system ofrepresentative democracy so that the decisions can be made among a fewer number of people who wouldrepresent the voice of each member of the organization. This initial system can be changed later, but somethingis needed so that we can get legitimate decisions from the group as a whole.

2/26/2015 1:46 PM

10 Not that I can think of now. 2/25/2015 10:36 PM

11 I love you. 2/24/2015 3:54 PM

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12 Would love to see some of this take place in person. I feel that a lot can be done digitally and remotely, but for usto unite in same place to put our heads and hearts together for some big decisions for future direction ofcommunity seems very important.

2/24/2015 9:34 AM

13 I think it should be re-evaluated whether 30 is really the cut off age as you implied that in the survey but it couldalso be 35 or any other age.

2/24/2015 6:28 AM

14 Member selection criteria. Ambassador responsibility & selection. 2/23/2015 10:59 PM

15 You guys rock for coordinating all of this :) 2/23/2015 11:43 AM

16 Free beer! :D 2/23/2015 1:42 AM

17 good survey y'all. Thank you. 2/21/2015 4:06 PM

18 Are there actual bylaws to read that I missed? Have you considered Holacracy? 2/21/2015 8:51 AM

19 Role of the ambassadors?! Have them but specify the election process and missions Communication - who"owns" the brand, the values, what do it mean to be a member

2/20/2015 9:36 PM

20 We should have a special One/thousand car for burning man!! 2/20/2015 10:52 AM

21 Thanks for doing what you are doing :). Please let me know if I can be of help in any way. 2/20/2015 8:17 AM

22 Transition committee is awesome, thanks for all the great work. Disappointed by the name. Seems to be a lot ofego in the branding group. The "/" between One and Thousand is the biggest "division" and "elitist" sign we cangive away to the world.

2/20/2015 6:32 AM

23 hubs or no hubs -- some process for applicants not living in a hub and a clear process for starting new hubs! 2/20/2015 3:12 AM

24 You got this. 2/20/2015 12:33 AM

25 Thanks! 2/19/2015 10:18 PM

26 I think you are doing a great job in putting together again the community after all that happen. 2/19/2015 3:32 PM

27 How can we invite our members to co-create on everything that matters to us? How can we prepare ourmembers for an unpredictable future?

2/19/2015 1:29 PM

28 Being the first Network with its own organic Ashram - would rock!!!!! 2/19/2015 12:10 PM

29 To a large extent I believe that the more processes and events we can organize in an annual cycle, the better.Would be interesting to have a similar poll about members' opinions on growth strategy (i.e. how big this thingshould be).

2/19/2015 12:10 PM

30 Re brand 2/19/2015 11:18 AM

31 Accountability - if we did have a full-time team I think a good system for accountability would need to be in place 2/19/2015 10:34 AM

32 My organization spent 3 months making bylaws - they dont help without a clear purpose. We need to define thepurpose of this organization. We need to understand the need we will fill. We need to know what it does for us sothat we can do things for it. Go beyond the happy friendly surface and find out why is everyonr here? What dothey want? Why do they want it? How can we effectively provide it? We need to answer these fundamentalquestions asap imho.

2/19/2015 10:25 AM

33 We need to consider a global board for the community, as we need a democratic global representation. We needthe global board to shape the overall community diversity to ensure the community doesn't get skewed in itsrepresentation, voice or content. As we know, the community is a tilted more towards europe & america, hencethe noise created for members, content and engagement is much more focused in these geographies. Asia,Africa & Latin america get left out although these regions are actually influencing the global economy much more.

2/19/2015 10:10 AM

34 Yes, what's the relationship between central One/Thousand and local hubs? Do we elect a volunteer global teamto run central O/T? Does central O/T review applications for new members? Does central O/T make the bylaws?Do local hubs make bylaws? etc.

2/19/2015 10:01 AM

35 Love you all! Thanks for all the work you are putting into this! 2/19/2015 8:28 AM

36 would be great to form inter-hub communities of practice. Either around interests/specialties or around mentoringfor specific areas. Might also be interesting to explore that kind of concept in order to have global governance butdistributed.

2/19/2015 8:26 AM

37 need a centralised agenda for events global and per hub. 2/19/2015 8:18 AM

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38 You are AWESOME! <3 2/19/2015 8:06 AM

39 HQ location, i think this could rolling every year, in current year such as in London, than in next year somewhereelse, And voting for global leadership and hubs leadership every year to maintain community strength, encouragepeople to do some leadership in the community.

2/19/2015 7:52 AM

40 The bylaws should limit the executive power of the board, and maximize the opportunities for individual membersto take initiative on their own without having to ask for permission.

2/19/2015 7:30 AM

41 I believe that there has to be a core team that are trusted and financial rewarded for their time in decision makingfor the community.

2/19/2015 7:10 AM

42 I'm working in organizations with flat/open structures, but without a clear goal/purpose, that everyone is allignedto and self organizes around..organization structure and some co-ordination helps alot. I feel that we don't yethave a specific/clear goal for all members to work towards, and thus requires some coordination.

2/19/2015 7:09 AM

43 Participation in global gatherings - we should provide subsidies for low income members 2/19/2015 7:04 AM

44 No 2/19/2015 6:59 AM

45 Great job guys! Thanks a lot :) 2/19/2015 6:51 AM

46 Great Job! 2/19/2015 6:35 AM

47 Age is just a number. Centralway made up the 30 bullshit. Let's evolve. 2/19/2015 6:35 AM

48 :) 2/19/2015 6:35 AM

49 Love that you are doing it. How will you organize? Given a thought to NationBuilder.com? 2/19/2015 6:30 AM

50 I would like us to state clearly what are the main value proposition to our members, which are not very clear tome yet.

2/19/2015 6:26 AM

51 Ambassadors should be voted in on a yearly basis. Too many ambassadors not pushing hubs forward. 2/19/2015 6:20 AM

52 hugs and kisses x 2/19/2015 6:15 AM

53 Like the questions being asked =] 2/19/2015 6:14 AM

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