I used to think tech was neutral. But then I watched a friend burn out holding space online. I saw joy swallowed by platforms that didn’t understand care.

That’s why I build tech that feels like home.

At #FediCollective, we’re technologists, designers & organizers creating healing tech with and for BIPOC & LGBTQ+ communities rooted in joy, care, and futures built with heart.

As we plan for 2026, we’re opening the circle.

✨ Looking for guest speakers, co-organizers & collaborators
💻 Devs, designers, founders, community-minded marketers
💛 Most of all, people who build with care

🗓️ Join our November & December sessions: https://lu.ma/FediCollective

🌐 Learn more: https://fedicollective.lovable.app

If you’re building tech that helps people feel more whole, more seen, more safe — let’s connect. 🌱

#TechWithHeart #CommunityCare #OpenWeb

Lemme share about #RelationalTech i.e. tools that center care, connection, and emotional intelligence, not just scale or speed.

Tomorrow noon, I’m hosting a cozy coffee chat via #FediCollective here in Metro Vancouver to explore what this could look like IRL:
🧶 Soft leadership
🕯️ Grief-informed #design
🎲 Community-led tools that feel like a hug
💻 Tech that supports how we actually live

I have guest speakers tomorrow to my sold out event: Sev Geraskin & April AI from Economy of Wisdom Foundation will join me, along with co-host Wen Ray (ISS of BC Mentor in Cybersecurity).

We’ll be diving deeper into Relational Tech this winter and into 2026 as part of our BIPOC x LGBT outreach series ❄️🌈

More soon—come hang out if you’re curious 🐾

Lemme share about #RelationalTech i.e. tools that center care, connection, and emotional intelligence, not just scale or speed.

Tomorrow noon, I’m hosting a cozy coffee chat via #FediCollective here in Metro Vancouver to explore what this could look like IRL:
🧶 Soft leadership
🕯️ Grief-informed #design
🎲 Community-led tools that feel like a hug
💻 Tech that supports how we actually live

I have guest speakers tomorrow to my sold out event: Sev Geraskin & April AI from Economy of Wisdom Foundation will join me, along with co-host Wen Ray (ISS of BC Mentor in Cybersecurity).

We’ll be diving deeper into Relational Tech this winter and into 2026 as part of our BIPOC x LGBT outreach series ❄️🌈

More soon—come hang out if you’re curious 🐾

As part of my #FediCollective series, I’m planning board and card game events to bring people together IRL now until Spring 2026. Think: soft vibes, cozy tables, and community-led joy.

Let’s connect if you vibe with haunted games, grief-informed joy, or tech that feels like a hug.

🍂 I adore autumn — the colors, the crisp air, the quiet. But I’ve felt the chill this year. Not just outside, but inside.

Some days feel heavy. The light fades early. Even with messages and meetings, it’s easy to feel lonesome.

You’re not alone. Not in your quiet. Not in your grief. Not in your need for warmth.

At #FediCollective, we’re building a cozy, in-person #ThirdSpace in Metro Vancouver i.e. a gathering spot for builders, creatives & organizers on the #OpenWeb.

We host coffee chats, co-working, and walk-and-talks centering care, creativity & connection specially for BIPOC & LGBTQ+ communities.

🧣 This fall, we’re opening space for gentle IRL meetups.
💛 You don’t need to be “on.” You just need to be here.
🎃 Also: we have a twisted sense of humour you’ll probably enjoy.

🗓️ Join our Nov & Dec sessions: https://lu.ma/fedicollective

🌱 We build with care. We hold space with love.

Update from #FediCollective 💛

Had some beautiful responses from folks who want to co-create ethical, healing tech! Grateful to those who’ve feel called to share your skills and expertise. That’s exactly the kind of energy I adore!

I’m based in Vancouver 🇨🇦, where our IRL Third Space chats happen monthly.

Our November & December sessions are in-person here but NOTE this is a global invitation. 🌍

TLDR: looking for collaborators, cohosts, and guest speakers from anywhere who care about making the #fediverse and online spaces feel safe, friendly, and human kind.

Whether you’re a dev, designer, founder, or just someone with a story or idea to share ~ if you build with care, I wanna hear from you.

Let’s help each other feel more whole, more seen, more connected.

In Greater Vancouver:
🗓️ Join our Nov & Dec IRL sessions: https://lu.ma/FediCollective

Internationally:
🌐 Learn more about https://fedicollective.lovable.app

DMs open. Let’s build something beautiful together. 🌱

I used to think tech was neutral. But then I watched a friend burn out holding space online. I saw joy swallowed by platforms that didn’t understand care.

That’s why I build tech that feels like home.

At #FediCollective, we’re technologists, designers & organizers creating healing tech with and for BIPOC & LGBTQ+ communities rooted in joy, care, and futures built with heart.

As we plan for 2026, we’re opening the circle.

✨ Looking for guest speakers, co-organizers & collaborators
💻 Devs, designers, founders, community-minded marketers
💛 Most of all, people who build with care

🗓️ Join our November & December sessions: https://lu.ma/FediCollective

🌐 Learn more: https://fedicollective.lovable.app

If you’re building tech that helps people feel more whole, more seen, more safe — let’s connect. 🌱

#TechWithHeart #CommunityCare #OpenWeb

Hi all, Crissy here, your resident romantic goth. I love coffee, cats, and connecting both IRL and online.

This year, my world has been cracked open by #grief from two significant deaths, on top of healing from a traumatic breakup last year.

I've come to realize that darkness isn't bad; it's often where profound truths and beauty reside. It's a space for introspection, growth, and finding a light within yourself that you never knew was there.

I'm an artist and #creative at heart. This desire for genuine connection and growth is why I founded #FediCollective --> a space where developers and creatives can find authentic community.

My core belief is People > Protocols > Platforms which is why I'm passionate about building on the #OpenWeb and actively exploring initiatives like the #PeerTube co-op, aiming for a #decentralized future where our humanity comes first.

If you're seeking insightful perspectives, a bit of spooky-cute charm, or value #authenticity over pretense, let's connect.

Are you 1. Vancouver-local, 2. interested in joining a #PeerTube cooperative? 3. into ☕️ & face-to-face convos with #BIPOC folx like me? 🌈

@atomicpoet and I chatted bout how expensive it is to run a PeerTube server AND what can we do about it.
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Deets TBA for an #IRLmeetup #buildday this September! Join us at the 1st #FediCollective #coffeechat in YVR ☺️#peertubeCOOP 🌀

update 9.29.2025
had our first meetup yesterday with pics and deets at
https://tech.lgbt/@Crissy/115284235146700040
and https://tech.lgbt/@Crissy/115284295215238344
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Shoutout to #FediCon2025 for allowing me to finally meet Chris IRL so thanks @reiver 🙏
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Pic Story 👉 👈 Tomato Boyd's story of attending #Fedicon with me in Alt-Text #truestory #friendshipday

Just wrapped up a PeerTube co-op proposal at #FediCollective in Vancouver.

It went well—but the a big question was: “How will creatives make money?”

My instinct was to think, we’re not even there yet. My priority right now is the co-op’s sustainability and survivability, which is achievable through membership buy-in and a tiered subscription model.

But then a Nigerian man raised a crucial point: Fediverse adoption in Africa is stalling because instance owners aren’t addressing this exact need.

And it’s not a small need. Monetization can be life-changing for African creatives.

So yes—this is something I’m going to have to tackle head-on.

Just wrapped up a PeerTube co-op proposal at #FediCollective in Vancouver.

It went well—but the a big question was: “How will creatives make money?”

My instinct was to think, we’re not even there yet. My priority right now is the co-op’s sustainability and survivability, which is achievable through membership buy-in and a tiered subscription model.

But then a Nigerian man raised a crucial point: Fediverse adoption in Africa is stalling because instance owners aren’t addressing this exact need.

And it’s not a small need. Monetization can be life-changing for African creatives.

So yes—this is something I’m going to have to tackle head-on.

@id thx 4 ur kindness. Following and great to connect to @Gina, have been following @_elena since before the awesome and amazing video ☺️

#FediCollective was founded after we had #fedicon2025 here in Vancouver because IRL people also mentioned wanting community ala Fediverse Club. Today builders and creatives are meeting to discuss ideas and projects for the Open Web ❤️

Just really excited the LGBTQIA2 and BIPOC gaming community want to be involved 🌈

Building vs. Complaining on the Social Web
Last week, saw someone post about what's wrong with the Fediverse vibe & decentralized social media for LGBT folx. I'm in the tech.lgbt server since 2023. It's not vibes as the issue, it's lack of action. Instead of pointing out the wrongs, do what's helpful.

Here's what I've learned from actually building community here
✅ We've created real IRL #ThirdSpace meetups in Vancouver directly after #FediCon2025 via #FediCollective & #PeerTube coop
✅ Connected BIPOC & LGBTQ+ creators across platforms
✅ Built supportive spaces for wellness & grief recovery
✅ Fostered genuine relationships that extend beyond screens

The vibe of any space is what we collectively create. Instead of waiting for someone else to fix the problems we see, be the change you want to see.

What are YOU building here? What communities are you nurturing? What connections are you fostering?

The future belongs to the builders, not the critics. HT @evan for yesterday's post that inspired me

If you're into #TechDiscussions I've preselected readings that you can view before each event. All are related to #EthicalAI and I hope you can join us to contribute your thoughts and solutions in building a safe #DWeb for all!

Now to December, #FediCollective has events available for you to RSVP in Vancouver, close to Skytrain station with free parking #accessibility #fedi

http://lu.ma/fedicollective

more info on #FediCollective #FediverseClub where I host #BrewBuild IRL #CoffeeChat and #coworkingday #ThirdSpaces #VanCity

http://fedicollective.lovable.app

Hi all, Crissy here, your resident romantic goth. I love coffee, cats, and connecting both IRL and online.

This year, my world has been cracked open by #grief from two significant deaths, on top of healing from a traumatic breakup last year.

I've come to realize that darkness isn't bad; it's often where profound truths and beauty reside. It's a space for introspection, growth, and finding a light within yourself that you never knew was there.

I'm an artist and #creative at heart. This desire for genuine connection and growth is why I founded #FediCollective --> a space where developers and creatives can find authentic community.

My core belief is People > Protocols > Platforms which is why I'm passionate about building on the #OpenWeb and actively exploring initiatives like the #PeerTube co-op, aiming for a #decentralized future where our humanity comes first.

If you're seeking insightful perspectives, a bit of spooky-cute charm, or value #authenticity over pretense, let's connect.

What if a #TechMeetup was more than just tech? 1 of 2

#FediCollective#CoffeeChats is a #ThirdSpace i.e a place outside of home & work where you can connect with people and build community.

It's not just about what but who we're building with IRL! I'm committed to making these events welcoming and #accessible to all. Here's what makes our #FediverseClub the best kind of #DWeb gathering:

1. Community First: As an alcohol-free and family-friendly event, the focus is on clear-headed conversations and genuine connection. Feel free to bring your kids and pets along; this is a space where your whole self is welcome

2. Accessible to All: Events are designed to be economically affordable for everyone. Located near a Skytrain station with free parking, we've removed the barriers so anyone can join the conversation and contribute

3. Intentional Connection: The goal isn't just networking; it's to have intentional conversations with developers, designers, and thinkers who are all about building a better #OpenWeb

What if a #TechMeetup was more than just tech? 1 of 2

#FediCollective#CoffeeChats is a #ThirdSpace i.e a place outside of home & work where you can connect with people and build community.

It's not just about what but who we're building with IRL! I'm committed to making these events welcoming and #accessible to all. Here's what makes our #FediverseClub the best kind of #DWeb gathering:

1. Community First: As an alcohol-free and family-friendly event, the focus is on clear-headed conversations and genuine connection. Feel free to bring your kids and pets along; this is a space where your whole self is welcome

2. Accessible to All: Events are designed to be economically affordable for everyone. Located near a Skytrain station with free parking, we've removed the barriers so anyone can join the conversation and contribute

3. Intentional Connection: The goal isn't just networking; it's to have intentional conversations with developers, designers, and thinkers who are all about building a better #OpenWeb

For now it’s face to face monthly over coffee but I hope to find some co-organizing help for a global/ online-only membership version so folx can remotely participate in discussions and solutions

https://lu.ma/fedicollective