The Higher Tide - Go-to-Community is the Better Go-to-Market [DEPLOY-TEST-v2]

Transform Your Business with Community-Led Growth

Four proven ways to build, scale, and monetize authentic communities

Community strategy session with startup founders

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Community Health Audit (AI-Enhanced)

For companies with underperforming or dormant communities.

Who It's For:

Mid-market SaaS, consumer brands, VC portfolios

What You Get:

The Higher Tide Community Health Framework™

A comprehensive 5-pillar assessment that reveals what's working, what's broken, and what's missing in your community strategy.

Engagement Quality Index

AI-powered sentiment analysis and relationship mapping beyond vanity metrics.

Growth Engine Assessment

Funnel analysis identifying friction points and optimization opportunities.

Content Resonance Review

NLP analysis of what drives engagement with optimization recommendations.

Platform Architecture Audit

Technical and UX review identifying barriers to participation.

Competitive Intelligence

Industry benchmark analysis revealing whitespace opportunities.

Deliverables:

Community Health Scorecard with quantified assessments
90-Day Action Plan with prioritized roadmap
Engagement Optimization Playbook with specific tactics
ROI Projections and timeline for expected impact

Timeline:

Week 1-2: Data collection & analysis | Week 3-4: Synthesis & presentation

Proven Results: Our Community Health Audits have helped clients increase engagement by 40-200% within 90 days

Investment: $7,500 (4-week turnaround) | $12,500 (rush 2-week delivery)

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Community leadership and team collaboration

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Fractional Head of Community

For startups scaling fast but not ready for full-time overhead.

What You Get:

Strategic foundation & audience research
AI-powered content engine setup
Community platform & infrastructure
Growth & engagement systems

$8K–$15K/month

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Event-led community building and networking

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Event-Led Go-To-Market Playbooks

For companies that need brand exposure, trust, and adoption fast.

Who It's For:

AI startups, global SaaS entering the US market

What You Get:

ICP definition & AI-driven 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

Engagements: Custom, starting at $25K+

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Myles speaking at SF New Tech community event

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Community-Led Growth Advisory & Speaking

For AI-first products that need human-first marketing.

Who It's For:

AI tools, dev platforms, future-of-work SaaS

What You Get:

CLG maturity model (5 stages)
Evangelist & ambassador program design
AI-assisted scalable management frameworks
Ongoing advisory + coaching

Speaking Topics:

The Community Renaissance: Why community is the moat AI can't replicate
AI + Authenticity = Scalable Engagement
Launch With Community: How to GTM through events

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

Retainer: $7.5K–$12.5K/month

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Proven Results Across Industries

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: 0 to 50,000 Members

Challenge:

Create San Francisco's premier tech community from scratch

What We Did:

Built consistent monthly events, secured Fortune 500 sponsors, launched notable alumni including Twilio, Stripe, and 23andMe.

Results:

50,000+ members over 14 years
Endorsed by SF Mayor's Office
Sponsors: AT&T, IBM, LinkedIn, Microsoft, PayPal

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

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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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Trusted by Leaders Who Shape the Future

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

25+ years building communities that matter. 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 into a 50,000+ member powerhouse, 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
                            

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                                Built SF New Tech
                                50K+ members, 14+ years
                            

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                                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

Transform Your Business with Community-Led Growth

Community Health Audit (AI-Enhanced)

Who It's For:

What You Get:

The Higher Tide Community Health Framework™

Engagement Quality Index

Growth Engine Assessment

Content Resonance Review

Platform Architecture Audit

Competitive Intelligence

Deliverables:

Timeline:

Fractional Head of Community

What You Get:

Event-Led Go-To-Market Playbooks

Who It's For:

What You Get:

Community-Led Growth Advisory & Speaking

Who It's For:

What You Get:

Speaking Topics:

Proven Results Across Industries

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

Challenge:

What We Did:

Results:

SF New Tech: 0 to 50,000 Members

Challenge:

What We Did:

Results:

FoodBytes: $3.2B+ Portfolio Impact

Challenge:

What We Did:

Results:

Fortune 500 Innovation Summits

Challenge:

What We Did:

Results:

Trusted by Leaders Who Shape the Future

The Go-to-Community Philosophy

Our Proven Process

Go-to-Community Strategy

Community Marketing Flywheels

Event Production & Activation

Growth & Scale

Innovation Labs

SmartHikes: Applied Serendipity

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Go-to-Community is
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