--- title: "Community : Common.is" description: The COMMON Community For Social Entrepreneurship | Common.is --- - [About](https://common.is/about?hsLang=is) - [Community](https://common.is/community) - [Work](https://common.is/work?hsLang=is) [![COMMON](https://common.is/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Common_January2022/images/CommonBorder.svg "COMMON")](https://common.is/?hsLang=is) - [About](https://common.is/about?hsLang=is) - Dummy menu 2 - [Community](https://common.is/community) - [Work](https://common.is/work?hsLang=is) - [Services](https://common.is/services?hsLang=is) - [Pitch](https://common.is/pitch?hsLang=is) - [Blog](https://common.is/blog?hsLang=is) - [Services](https://common.is/services?hsLang=is) - [Pitch](https://common.is/pitch?hsLang=is) - [Blog](https://common.is/blog?hsLang=is) # ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS A collaborative approach to accelerating social businesses that doesn't require giving up ownership in your company, or 3 months of your life. # TOGETHER WE CAN BE FEARLESS If what you are doing matters, is needed, is well-designed and wildly functional and was created by fearless, uncompromising people who are also really kind and passionate, well then, you are COMMON. Join our community, and take advantage of our program for entrepreneurs and businesses. × ★ # BECOME A MEMBER We are a group of entrepreneurs, consultants, advisors, and investors who accelerate each other's businesses and projects. [Join Now](https://join.slack.com/t/commoncommunity/shared_invite/zt-492wjmph-ciNKUPOLA1giLVEg1NmQOQ) × ★ # ENSURING A GOOD FIT COMMON is dedicated to ideas and projects that take care of the planet and all the creatures on it. In the event that we don’t think there is a good fit, we’ll share why — gently of course. Good Fit? × # Ensuring a good fit COMMON is dedicated solely to ideas and projects that take care of the planet and all the creatures on it. Our criteria: #### YOU ACT FOR THE COMMON GOOD BY: - Creating and sharing social value, rather than extracting and hoarding it. - Being friendly to the planet and the creatures on it. - Doing good, not bad. #### YOU DO SHIT THAT MATTERS BY: - Dedicating yourself to doing what’s needed, not what’s frivolous. - Disrupting the status quo. - Being well-designed and wildly functional. #### YOU’RE RUN BY FEARLESS, UNCOMPROMISING, AND KIND PEOPLE WHO: - Understand that fear is the mortal enemy of creativity. - Stick by their values under pressure. - Believe that everyone needs a hug every now and then. #### IS THIS YOU? LET’S WORK TOGETHER: [JOIN NOW](https://commonworks.typeform.com/to/Xxje0H) # A FEW OF OUR MEMBERS [Explore](https://common.is/map/?hsLang=is) × # BUSINESS THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS We see business through the lens of brand and design. In addition to our Founders, many of our members have world-class reputations and records of success in advertising, design, marketing, and building successful companies. As a member of our community, you’ll soon find that our global network is a one-of-a-kind resource that exists to ensure that you have access to the people and talent you need, fast. ![Common tongue](https://common.is/hubfs/Common_tongue-1.svg) # MEMBER BENEFITS Get Started For Free. Quarterly Executive Advisory sessions Training and Education Discounts on services, products, and training Invitation to our private Slack community Facilitated introductions and networking A community introductory announcement Heightened awareness around your business Option to use the CM and identify as part of COMMON Option to use the CM and identify as part of COMMON The Fine Print × # The Fine Print - Basic Membership: Free of charge. Access to Slack, the FearLess Report, Support via Slack and Email - Advisory Sessions: Are $150 per 50-minute session. - Consultancy: Fees are based on the scope of work - Companies must be investment-ready to qualify for introductions to potential funding sources. Due to our partners' requirements, COMMON does not guarantee that introductions will be made on your behalf. - You can use the CM in place of the ™ or ® in your logo or word mark. - Alternatively, the version of the CM placed within the circle may be located in the footer or partner section of your website, corporate materials, product packaging, etc. - Your company name and logo are made available for limited use by COMMON for promotional purposes. - COMMON reserves the right to revoke the CM. - Commerce is a key element to proving that capitalism led by values can prosper. While some of our members may at times offer their time and expertise free of charge, we ask that you honor our commitment of compensating your fellow community members for any work or services they provide. - You can cancel your membership and monthly subscription at any time. All unpaid balances must be paid in full at the time of cancellation.  - Businesses engaged in the following industries will not be accepted to the community. - Weapons, Arms - Adult Entertainment - Tobacco # SOCIAL BUSINESSES GAIN INCALCULABLE STRENGTH IN NUMBERS That alone creates tremendous value in unprecedented ways, but more importantly the COMMON community represents the power to offset market dynamics that have rendered the majority of social businesses small, under-resourced and vulnerable to rapidly changing conditions.   *– The Challenge of COMMON Scale by Alex Diaz* [Read](https://alexdiazeco.medium.com/the-challenge-of-common-scale-e38eecb2d391#.45lsr7909) ![Common fists](https://common.is/hubfs/Common_fists.svg) # MEDIAMONKS MAKES PRIDE SAFE WITH PRIDESTREAM MediaMonks is the biggest creative digital production company on the planet. Here's an example of the kind of firepower they are making available to our members. Watch × # Shoutout to Our Partners A select group of forward-thinking, disruptive companies hell bent on increasing your competitive advantage. # THE COMMON STORY Watch × ![CHANGING THE WORLD HAS TO BE FUN](https://common.is/hubfs/Common_January2022/Images/Icons_Services_DoShit-1.svg) # CHANGING THE WORLD HAS TO BE FUN At COMMON, we believe in having fun, working together, and challenging the status quo. That’s our promise. We are hopeful that the information we’ve shared inspires you to say “YES” with the confidence of knowing that we are focused on the right things, and that you will be supported in fulfilling your dreams and aspirations of making an impact through your business. No need to go it alone.  **Reach out if you have questions: [itmatters@common.is](mailto:itmatters@common.is)** ***Remember, together we can be fearless.*** ![Twitter](https://common.is/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Common_January2022/images/CommonTwitter.jpg?width=1085&name=CommonTwitter.jpg "Twitter") [COMMON](https://twitter.com/commonworks)[@commonworks](https://twitter.com/commonworks)· [6h](https://twitter.com/commonworks/status/1493255338077872132) A Very [#Valentine](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Valentine)'s [#BlackHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlackHistoryMonth) [#MotivationMonday](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MotivationMonday) to you all! ✊🏿 ❤️ ![Common](https://common.is/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Common_January2022/images/CommonTeal.svg "Common") - [About](https://common.is/about) - [Work](https://common.is/work) - [Pitch](https://common.is/pitch) - [Blog](https://common.is/blog) - [Community](https://common.is/community) ## Email Us Ask questions, say hello, start a collaboration [Email Us](mailto:itmatters@common.is) --- ## Follow Us [![Facebook](https://common.is/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Common_January2022/images/FacebookIcon.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/commonworks) [![Twitter](https://common.is/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Common_January2022/images/TwitterIcon.svg)](https://twitter.com/commonworks) [![Insta](https://common.is/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Common_January2022/images/InstaIcon.svg)](https://instagram.com/commonworks/) © 2026 Copyright COMMON Catalyst LLC. 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