In this insightful episode of “Call Me Di,” hosts Diva and Sanchi engage with Liz Van Zyl, a highly accomplished entrepreneur and community builder who is now based in Australia. Liz shares her journey of migrating to Australia and her impactful work helping startups grow through community-led growth, partnerships, and ecosystem connectivity. The conversation delves deeply into how authentic relationship-building fosters startup ecosystems and how communities can be leveraged to create sustainable business opportunities both for startups and community builders. Liz elaborates on practical strategies for monetizing communities, forming strategic partnerships, and scaling community impact without burnout. The discussion also highlights Liz’s flagship community initiative, the FOMO Killer Society (FKS), which connects founders and ecosystem operators across Australia and New Zealand, particularly around major conferences. Through FKS, Liz demonstrates how intentional curation, repeat engagement, and member-driven growth create a high-value, supportive network. The episode closes with Liz’s personal advice for newcomers and entrepreneurs entering new ecosystems: lean in, build authentic relationships, trust yourself, and offer value consistently.

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