Let's Talk Carolina Climate Tech Community | Majela Fonseca & Ben Provan | 007 (Bonus Episode S1)

In this episode of Peer Ripples, Noa and Ofir are joined by Carolina Climate co-founders Ben Provan and Majela Fonseca to explore what it takes to turn a group of people into a community.One year after launching Carolina Climate, Ben and Majela reflect on the journey of building a grassroots movement for climate and clean tech founders across North Carolina. They share why they started the community, what they've learned about leadership, partnerships, and co-creation, and why the strongest communities are built with people, not for people.The conversation explores community building, shared purpose, founder engagement, partnership, and the challenge of knowing when to lead and when to let go.TakeawaysCommunities are built with people, not for people.Shared purpose creates stronger connections than shared interests alone.Partnership accelerates community growth without reinventing the wheel.Leadership means creating space for others to contribute and take ownership.Sometimes the most important step is to stop planning and start.Chapters00:00 Why Start a Community?12:00 From Silos to Community24:00 Principles of Community Building35:00 Leading and Letting GoMore About Our GuestsBen ProvanEntrepreneur, startup operator, and co-founder of Carolina Climate. Ben works with startups, innovation programs, and climate-focused ventures across North Carolina.Connect with Ben Provanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benprovan/Majela FonsecaMarketing and business development leader, ecosystem builder, and co-founder of Carolina Climate. Majela works closely with founders, startups, and entrepreneurial communities across the Triangle.Connect with Majela Fonsecahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/majelafonseca/More About UsConnect with Ofir & Noahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/noarcoach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofirronen/Our Websitehttps://advago.co/Podcast YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@PeerRipplePodcastNoa Ronen YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@NoaRCoach