{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Building Real-World Communities in a Digital Age with Aleksandar Svetsky","description":"What if the future of business, connection, and community isn\u2019t more online\u2014but more offline? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Kyle Gray sits down with Aleksandar&amp;nbsp;Svetsky, founder of SatLantis, a new platform designed to compete with Meetup and Eventbrite by empowering creators to build monetizable, sustainable, human-centered communities in the real world. Aleksandar makes a bold case: the internet had its run, but the next great opportunity lies in physical spaces\u2014shared experiences, meaningful gatherings, and communities built around trust and aligned values. Together, Kyle and Aleksandar explore why digital platforms have eroded real connection, how event organizers can reclaim ownership and revenue, and why offline communities may become the most valuable asset entrepreneurs can build in the coming decade. If you\u2019re a creator, community builder, or business owner wondering what comes after \u201caudience building,\u201d this episode will challenge how you think about growth\u2014and where it truly happens. Episode Highlights &amp;amp; Timestamps 01:15 \u2014 What is SatLantis? A new alternative to Meetup and Eventbrite designed for monetizable, human-centered communities. &amp;nbsp;03:00 \u2014 Why online platforms are failing community builders\u2014and the hidden cost of digital dependency. 06:30 \u2014 The economic opportunity of real-world gatherings: why physical presence creates deeper trust and stronger networks. 09:45 \u2014 Ownership vs. renting attention: how platform incentives shape (and often distort) community culture. 13:20 \u2014 Building sustainable, revenue-generating communities without sacrificing authenticity. 17:10 \u2014 The psychological and cultural shift toward offline connection in a hyper-digital world. 22:00 \u2014 What successful community builders are doing differently\u2014and how SatLantis supports them. 26:00 \u2014 Practical steps to start building your own real-world community today. ","author_name":"The Story Engine Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/podcast.thestoryengine.co\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40152160\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40152160"}