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College Network Expansion
Underground student organization spreading between universities
Why It Works
Students trust peers more than official channels, creates exclusivity and FOMO, leverages existing social networks
Prerequisites
Strong initial community at founding schoolCharismatic student leadersCompelling value proposition
How to Execute
1
Start with invite-only model to create exclusivity
2
Identify and recruit student leaders at target schools
3
Provide content and structure that can be replicated
4
Maintain consistent quality standards across locations
When It Fails
Without central coordination, quality control, or sustainable value delivery to members
Real Example
“Power Hour entrepreneurship society spreading from Michigan to UIUC through student networks”