Tade Oyerinde and Teddy Solomon shared insights on building lasting communities at TechCrunch Disrupt, drawing from their experiences with Campus and Fizz. Oyerinde's Campus offers flexible online education, including à la carte courses, catering to the growing demand for upskilling, while leveraging financial support from notable investors to prioritize educational innovation over profit. Solomon's Fizz, a social app for college students, has expanded to over 200 campuses and is exploring international growth with a focus on ad-based monetization. Both leaders emphasize the importance of user engagement and satisfaction in sustaining their platforms. This matters because it highlights innovative approaches to education and community building in the digital age, emphasizing user-centric strategies.
