On the TechTO stage ×1
First seen on a TechTO stage in 2026. Every TechTO talk is searchable — ask the archive about Jocelyne ↗
In their words
We don't say, 'Are you a founder?' We say, 'Have you ever once had an idea that perhaps the world could be different than it is? Come talk to us.'
Good communities are self-actualization systems. They're not just a collection of events. They have an objective. They're trying to self-actualize the people in them.
It takes a village to raise a community, and if you are the only person who has the vision and you don't let other people in to build it, you will burn out.
Around the web ×4
Quick answers
What does Wygo do?
Wygo builds software for community organizers to help them start, scale, and sustain their communities. There is a ticketing element, but the product targets organizers' bigger problems: finding their identity, strengthening operations and economics, and building a network. Murphy co-founded it with Chris Oka after they graduated from Waterloo engineering in 2025, and the company closed its pre-seed round in 2026.
What is Socratica and what came of it?
Socratica began as recurring Sunday co-working sessions Murphy and her collaborators built at the University of Waterloo: two 50-minute work blocks on anything from photography and knitting to startups, ending with messy behind-the-scenes demos. It has grown to over 40 nodes worldwide, dozens of recent graduates are pursuing entrepreneurship, and Murphy gave her first, scariest demo of Wygo at a Socratica session.
What are the most common mistakes that make communities collapse?
She names two: holding tight control and never letting anyone else shape the community, since a sole-vision organizer burns out and that burnout leads to the community's demise; and failing to make organizing a full-time income once a community grows large. Organizers need to monetize through sponsorships or ticket sales, but many are uncomfortable asking for a small portion of the value they create.