The Build #3: Rolling Out, One Phase at a Time

Hey crew -

One of the core beliefs behind Participant is that it should grow with the community.

Since our permanent location won’t be move in ready until early next year, we’re launching Participant’s first phase with a coffee truck that will pop up around Bella Vista and at local events this summer.

This isn’t a side project or a soft launch. It’s a strategic first step in a phased rollout grounded in something I care deeply about: smart, intentional growth with real feedback at every stage.

We’re building with you, not just for you. The coffee truck gives us the space to test, listen, adapt, and refine what Participant becomes. If we’re going to create a place that truly feels like home, it has to be shaped by the people who’ll spend time there.

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Founding Member, now’s the moment. We aren’t collecting money until we have a confirmed location. For now, your pledge is just a hand raised saying, “I want Participant to exist, and I’m willing to back it.”

• The more support we show now, the more momentum we have with Blue Crane and future partners.

• These numbers validate that Participant isn’t just a concept, it’s a movement, backed by real people.

And if you’re already in, thank you! Tell your people. Forward this email. Share the site. Talk it up. We’re building this together, and we need every hand raised.

Thanks for showing up.
– Corey