The Pad Studios
Welcome to Joinable!
The Pad Studios is excited to partner with Joinable, a new type of social network designed to bring people people together in person. We see it was a missing link when connecting with people at The Pad Studios — an open door to deeper and more meaningful connections.
Bisi Obateru of Joinable has kindly offered to help us with onboarding.
Here’s Bisi:
We are thrilled that The Pad Studios members are partnering with Joinable for a custom, private social network. Joinable is designed for sharing your gatherings to a targeted audience. It is optimized for connecting with like-minded folks before, during, and after events. It’s about staying organized with our communities using what we call "Circles." We want joinable to help connect all The Pad Studio members in SF, and beyond.
Let me orient you on how you can best take advantage of our ecosystem:
Creating your account
Step #1
Click on this link to Join The Pad Studios on Joinable
You will be asked to write a brief profile. That’s integral to our community.
Step #2
How do I fill out my profile Bisi?
Have fun with it! What’s that like? Short and focused on your interests in Yoga and San Francisco too. Here’s an example from Jonathan.
Profile:
Born in San Francisco, in love with Portugal and what’s possible in this magnificent country. RedBridge founder, author of the LA Mag story, "The New California Dream is In Portugal," co-author of The Art of Innovation, Ten Faces of Innovation. Author of ten popular books, two on notorious computer hackers, and yes, once a contributing editor for Playboy. Hiker, swimmer, skier, dancer, poet.
Step #3
Ask me about?
Portugal. San Francisco. RedBridge. Shack15. Innovation archetypes.
Step #4
I’m learning about?
Breath. Stretch and how we can accelerate learning, especially with language, and the creative arts.
Step #5
Contact Information
Extra info:
Please choose one or more from these selections and put it in your “Extra info (of course do add something personal that’s extra if you like).
Hula hooper,
Example: Runner, Biker, Climber etc..
Step #6
Post an event you are attending soon & invite someone to join you.
Connecting through Circles
Circles are how you connect and share activities. There are two types of Circles, private and public.
Private Circles
Private Circles, like the The Pad Studios you've been added to, are private and allows everyone to share with each other. If you know or meet someone, you can connect with them by scanning the QR code in the Circle. Once you are connected, you'll be able to see activities you share in other Circles. Each private Circle has an owner who manages the membership and moderates discussions.
Public Circles
Public Circles and interests or associations you can share with your connections. In a public Circle, you can only share with your connections (and in some cases 2nd degree connections).
Learn more about Circles here.
Activities can be anything from a walk in the park to a week-long adventure to the desert — it's all about finding others with shared interest who would like to join you! When you create an activity, share it with one or more Circles you feel are relevant. Sharing with a "Hosted Circle" (like The Pad Studios Circles) will invite everyone in the Circle. Sharing with "Public Circles" (e.g., Hiking or Dancing) will only share with your connections. You may choose to share with 2nd degree connections (friends of friends) as well.
Learn more about Shared Activities here.
Final thoughts
Bisi’s Tips on How to Maximize The Pad Studios Joinable:
- Discover an event that interests you
Browse upcoming local events and activities on Joinable based on your preferences. Or add your own events you'd like company for
2. Share the event in your circles
Post the event in relevant Joinable circles to see which members may want to join you. Circle unite people around common interests.
3. See who's interested and make a plan
Connect with members interested in the event to coordinate attending together. Message logistics like meetup spots.
4. Meet up at the event
Meet your Joinable connections in person at the event for a shared experience. Snap some photos and chat to continue the bonds.
Troubleshooting
If you are having problems – email me at bisi@joinable.us or view our help docs.
Thank you!
