The Higher Tide - Go-to-Community is the Better Go-to-Market

How We Help

Community-led growth strategy and execution at speed

Community-Led Growth Services

Strategic guidance and execution for companies building through community

🎯 Audits & Sprints

Time-boxed, fixed-fee analysis for community and event optimization

2-4 week delivery

Event ROI Audit

Prove what's working, cut what's not, and justify budget with data-driven insights across your entire event portfolio.

You Get:

Core: ROI Scorecard (by event & aggregate)
Support: 90-Day Optimization Plan

Investment: $7.5K • 3-week delivery

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7 specialized offerings from $5K–$12K • Event ROI, conversion sprints, demand gen, signature events & more

🚀 Ongoing Partnerships

Strategic engagements for companies ready to transform their growth approach

Monthly retainers

Community leadership and team collaboration

Fractional Head of Community

Strategic leadership without full-time overhead — foundation, content, platform, and growth systems.

What You Get:

Strategic foundation & audience research
Content engine setup
Community platform & infrastructure
Growth & engagement systems

Priced by scope. Typical engagements range $8K–$15K/month

Let's Talk

Event-led community building and networking

Event-Led Go-To-Market Playbooks

Brand exposure, trust, and adoption through curated experiences and end-to-end event execution.

What You Get:

ICP definition & VIP prospecting
Curated event programming & partnerships
End-to-end event execution
Post-event conversion into ambassadors

Proof: Produced 350+ events, 55K+ tickets, Fortune 500 launches

Priced by scope. Typical engagements range $25K–$75K+

Let's Talk

Myles speaking at SF New Tech community event

Community-Led Growth Advisory & Speaking

Strategic advisory and coaching for AI-first products that need human-first marketing.

What You Get:

CLG maturity model (5 stages)
Evangelist & ambassador program design
Scalable management frameworks
Ongoing advisory + coaching

Proof: Recognized by LG Nova, Rabobank, Meetup for pioneering CLG strategies

Priced by scope. Typical retainers range $7.5K–$15K/month

Book Advisory

Rapid Development & Technical Builds

We don't just advise—we build. When you need technical execution at community speed.

📊 Complex Data Transformation & Intelligence Platforms

Turn messy historical data into searchable, actionable intelligence systems

2-3 week delivery

Data transformation and intelligence platform

Data-Rich Platforms That Tell Stories

We specialize in ingesting complex, unstructured data and transforming it into usable, actionable platforms. Think decades of spreadsheets, fragmented records, and historical archives turned into searchable intelligence systems with newsletter functionality, analytics dashboards, and automated workflows.

What You Get:

Complex data modeling & structuring from messy sources
Multi-dimensional search & filtering systems
Automated newsletter engines with audience segmentation
Timeline tracking & outcome analysis
Custom dashboards & reporting interfaces
API integrations & data syndication

Case Study: SF New Tech → Ingested 15 years of fragmented records (1,013 companies, investments, valuations, outcomes) into a living archive that tracks $80B+ in value creation • StartupLive → Business intelligence platform with real-time data feeds

Timeline: 2-4 weeks depending on data complexity • Perfect for: Organizations with rich data trapped in spreadsheets, legacy systems, or fragmented records

Transform Your Data

🛍️ Rapid Store Launch

Full e-commerce in 1 week or less — showcase to checkout, payment to launch

1 week delivery

From Product to Sales in Record Time

Local makers, community vendors, and creators need stores that work. We build full e-commerce sites faster than traditional agencies — without sacrificing quality.

What You Get:

Product showcase & catalog design
Shopping cart & checkout flow
Payment integration (Stripe, etc.)
Inventory & order management
Mobile-optimized design

Examples: Block Island Pillows → • My Block Island → • Point Reyes (launching late-Nov 2025) →

Timeline: 1 week or less • Perfect for: Local businesses, community vendors, product creators

Launch Your Store

💼 Portfolio & Brand Sites

Professional presence sites that showcase your work and connect with opportunities

1 week delivery

Your Professional Digital Home

Whether you're building your personal brand or showcasing your work, we create sites that make the right impression fast.

What You Get:

Custom portfolio design
Case study & project showcases
Contact & lead capture forms
SEO optimization & analytics
Mobile-responsive design

Examples: mylesweissleder.com → • Block Island Soundtrack → (streaming everywhere)

Timeline: 1 week • Perfect for: Consultants, creators, community leaders, musicians, professionals

Build Your Site

Case Studies

From flying cars to Fortune 500s, see how community-led growth transforms businesses

Pivotal aircraft at Sausalito waterfront

From Pop-Up Simulators to Awe-Inspiring Takeoffs: Watch the Pivotal Community Movement Take Flight

Flying Car Marketing

Pivotal: Zero to One: Community Flights From the Ground Up

Challenge:

Launch a flying car (the nation's first commercially available personal electric aircraft/eVTOL) in a fledgling mobility market with regulatory hurdles

What We Did:

Transformed beaches, polo fields, and private backyards into demo sites. Built lead generation backbone across event platforms, email tools, and CRM.

Results:

Dozens of flight demos across California and beyond
Real-time lead capture system implementation
Superior ROI compared to traditional marketing

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Community Building

SF New Tech: The $80B Community

Challenge:

Create San Francisco's premier tech community from scratch

What We Did:

Built 201 monthly demo nights featuring 1,013 companies. Created the launch pad for Stripe ($50B+), Twilio ($10B+), Unity ($13.7B IPO), and 15 other unicorns.

Results:

18 unicorns, 13 IPOs, $80B+ combined value
225 funded companies raised $3.6B+
$30B+ in exits
15-year run as SF's largest tech community

Build Your Community →

Platform Success

FoodBytes: $3.2B+ Portfolio Impact

Challenge:

Connect food tech startups with corporate innovation teams

What We Did:

Built platform from 0-to-1, created pitch events, facilitated corporate-startup partnerships leading to Rabobank acquisition.

Results:

$3.2B+ collective portfolio value
MycoTechnology reached ~$550M valuation
Successfully acquired by Rabobank

Scale Your Platform →

Corporate Innovation

Fortune 500 Innovation Summits

Challenge:

Help Fortune 500s connect with Silicon Valley innovation

What We Did:

Produced global innovation summits at RocketSpace, curated startup showcases, facilitated executive connections.

Results:

50+ Fortune 500 clients served
Clients: Porsche, IBM, Unilever, LEGO, Volkswagen
Accelerated corporate-startup partnerships

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Rapid Platform Development

From Concept to Production in Weeks, Not Months

Challenge:

Modern teams can't afford slow build cycles. Build production-ready platforms fast without sacrificing quality.

What We Did:

Applied The Higher Tide's signature blend of strategic clarity and executional speed to build a complete community platform — 739 records, newsletter engine, job board, and admin dashboards — in just 14 days.

Results:

Full-featured platform in 14 days (10× faster than traditional)
Production-grade system teams can maintain
Eliminated need for large dev team in MVP phase
Speed, precision, and impact — not just tech

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Testimonials

Trusted by executives, founders, and innovators who've experienced The Higher Tide difference.

"I met Myles at an SF New Tech meetup. His was a pioneering community and his format was the most engaging I had ever seen. I approached him to help me launch FoodBytes! based on that idea — and we worked together for 2 years as FoodBytes! went from zero-to-one, on its way to becoming a leading name in the agrifoodtech space."

Manuel E. Gonzalez General Partner

"Myles' business development efforts resulted in valuable connections and relationships. They will literally prove to be difference makers in our company's history."

Allan Young CEO

"Myles is Mr. Energy. He's ten people rolled into one... always helping someone build the next big thing."

David Siegel Venture Partner

"He brings incredible energy, passion, commitment, creativity, hard-work, and positive spirit."

Scott Heiferman Co-Founder, Meetup

"Myles is great and trustworthy, savvy and knowledgeable, and he knows how to get things done."

Paolo Privitera CEO

"Myles was instrumental in helping us execute the LG webOS Hackathon. His expertise in event production was invaluable."

Jami Diaz Sr. Manager, LG Nova

"Myles has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of dedication and initiative in his role within Community Marketing. His ability to think creatively and act strategically has allowed him to overcome obstacles with grace and effectiveness, often turning potential setbacks into opportunities for growth and innovation."

Charles Bushby Customer Growth and Engagement @ Pivotal

"Myles is a dynamic problem solver who finds the 'yes' answer on complicated event planning. He is a pleasure to be around, a great role model for working smartly, even when it means weekend and after hours events. Terrific leader."

Tim Lum EAP Pilot Contractor @ Pivotal & Pivotal's First Customer

"Myles is definitely one of the brightest and most influential individuals that I've been fortunate enough to both work with and develop a personal relationship with. If you are looking for an amazingly creative strategist - Connect with Myles. He is awesome."

Ray Beauchamp Top Sales Award Winner & Innovation Leader

"If your startup needs world class community building, marketing and a voice that connects to your ICP, you absolutely need to talk with Myles Weissleder. You won't be sorry."

Alan Lewis General Counsel / Executive Technology Leader

The Go-to-Community Philosophy

Why community-led growth beats traditional go-to-market every time

Our Proven Process

Four strategic stages that transform traditional marketing into community-led growth

Go-to-Community Strategy

Replace traditional go-to-market with frameworks that create authentic demand through genuine connections and shared value creation.

• Audience research & persona mapping • Community-market fit validation • Strategic positioning & messaging

Community Marketing Flywheels

Create self-sustaining systems that amplify your message and generate qualified leads through authentic member connections.

• Member-generated content strategies • Referral & advocacy programs • AI-enhanced engagement automation

Event Production & Activation

Design immersive experiences that showcase your brand, build deeper relationships, and connect you with ideal customers.

• Signature event design & production • Community meetups & workshops • Digital-physical experience integration

Growth & Scale

Strategic experiments and partnerships that transform community engagement into measurable business impact and sustainable revenue.

• Performance tracking & optimization • Strategic partnership development • Community monetization strategies

About Myles Weissleder

Founder, The Higher Tide

Building communities that matter since Meetup's founding. From San Francisco's largest tech community to flying car launches, I've proven that authentic connections drive superior business results.

My journey began in the early days of community building, long before "community-led growth" became a buzzword. I've seen firsthand how genuine relationships transform businesses – from helping launch FoodBytes to a $3.2B portfolio impact, to building SF New Tech (201 events, 1,013 companies, 18 unicorns, $80B+ combined value), to adventures launching a movement in personal aviation.

Today, I help companies discover that Go-to-Community isn't just better than Go-to-Market – it's the sustainable path to authentic growth in an AI-first world.

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                                Founded The Higher Tide
                                Community-led growth consulting
                            

🚀
                                Built SF New Tech
                                18 unicorns, 13 IPOs, $80B+ value
                            

🎯
                                Launched FoodBytes
                                $3.2B+ portfolio impact
                            

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                                Led Community Marketing
                                Flying car go-to-market
                            

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                                Powered Fortune 500 Innovation
                                RocketSpace global summits
                            

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                                Produced 350+ Events
                                55K+ tickets, $3.2B+ impact
                            

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                                Meetup First IRL Community Platform
                                Pioneered real-world connections
                            

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                                LG Nova CEO "Model" Recognition
                                Corporate innovation leadership
                            

Go-to-Community is Better Go-to-Market

How We Help

Community-Led Growth Services

🎯 Audits & Sprints

Event ROI Audit

You Get:

🚀 Ongoing Partnerships

Fractional Head of Community

What You Get:

Event-Led Go-To-Market Playbooks

What You Get:

Community-Led Growth Advisory & Speaking

What You Get:

Rapid Development & Technical Builds

📊 Complex Data Transformation & Intelligence Platforms

Data-Rich Platforms That Tell Stories

What You Get:

🛍️ Rapid Store Launch

From Product to Sales in Record Time

What You Get:

💼 Portfolio & Brand Sites

Your Professional Digital Home

What You Get:

Case Studies

Pivotal: Zero to One: Community Flights From the Ground Up

Challenge:

What We Did:

Results:

SF New Tech: The $80B Community

Challenge:

What We Did:

Results:

FoodBytes: $3.2B+ Portfolio Impact

Challenge:

What We Did:

Results:

Fortune 500 Innovation Summits

Challenge:

What We Did:

Results:

From Concept to Production in Weeks, Not Months

Challenge:

What We Did:

Results:

Testimonials

The Go-to-Community Philosophy

Our Proven Process

Go-to-Community Strategy

Community Marketing Flywheels

Event Production & Activation

Growth & Scale

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Go-to-Community is
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