
Lenny Rachitsky, the influential voice behind "Lenny's Newsletter," announced that over 30 community meetups are scheduled worldwide this month, organized entirely by his newsletter's readers. These grassroots gatherings, spanning cities from Amsterdam to Bangkok, Dubai, and Taipei, highlight the robust and self-sustaining nature of his global subscriber base. Rachitsky expressed his astonishment on social media, stating, "Over 30 community meetups scheduled this month all over the world. From Amsterdam to Bangkok, to Dubai to Taipei. All grassroots and self-organized by readers. Unreal."
These international meetups are a direct outgrowth of the "Friends of Lenny’s Newsletter Slack Community," an exclusive online forum for paid subscribers. This community, which has grown to over 30,000 members, serves as a hub for product builders, offering frank conversations about product development, growth strategies, and career advice. Members also engage in book clubs, mentorship programs, live AMAs, and hands-on workshops, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of learning and networking.
The self-organized nature of these events underscores the strong engagement within Rachitsky's community. Local organizers volunteer to host meetups, with sponsors often covering food and drinks, facilitating casual yet impactful networking opportunities for product managers and other professionals. This model allows for organic growth and tailored experiences in diverse locations, reflecting the varied interests and needs of the global membership.
"Lenny's Newsletter" itself is renowned for providing deeply researched product, growth, and career advice, making it a go-to resource for over 150,000 registered individuals, including startup founders, product managers, engineers, and designers. The physical meetups extend the value proposition of the newsletter, transforming online connections into tangible, in-person interactions that foster collaboration and community building across continents. The consistent scheduling of dozens of meetups monthly demonstrates the sustained enthusiasm and active participation of its global subscriber base.