Welcome to ODIN!
We believe that decentralized innovation networks will be the primary way we solve hard problems in the world. To that end, we will experiment with and mentor evolutionary organizational principles, and create ways to scale through connecting high-trust spaces so that innovation networks and their members can flourish.
ODIN = Open Decentralized Innovation Network
Open
Open to everyone to join and participate
Decentralized
No bosses, managers, or centralized decision-making
Innovation
Taking ideas from inception to launch through on-boarding, education, mentorship, and funding
Network
Not a single organization, but a number of independent groups and organizations working together in a coordinated network
ODIN Initiatives
ODIN Study Group
Weekly meetup to discuss and practice governance and collaboration concepts
Sociocracy 3.0
We organize ourselves with S3 principles and patterns.
Collaborative Sparks
Direct support for social impact organizations and tools for impact
Weekly Meetings
We meet on Zoom and Discord several times a week. Find out the details on the Calendar and the discord event channel.
Values
Open Source
All contributions in the network are open and shared through open source or creative commons licenses
Sustainable
Open to commercial and non-profit members. The network will help secure resources for the non-profit members and connect the commercial ideas to funding.
Evolutionary Operating System
Governance of the network will be done through “Teal”-based open source methodologies (eg: Sociocracy 3.0)
Community
We create community and high levels of trust through relationships-building and human connection.
Emergent
The network builds culture and mechanisms to sense opportunities, resolve tensions, and co-create new possibilities that emerge from the interactions of the whole.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
We get questions all the time. If you don't see your's below, join the Discord and ask there.
What is ODIN?
ODIN stands for Open Decentralized Innovation Network. We are a network of people focused on problems and solutions to the 'wicked problems' we sense around us. We are here to help and develop together.
What can I do here?
You can join the discord and discuss topics. You can come to meetings and contribute to an initiative, or draft and present your own.
What do I need to start?
We are totally open. Anyone can contribute. It does help if you can understand and speak English.
Why should I contribute to ODIN?
I can only speak for myself, but I love the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects. I love the skills I'm learning. And, I love the friendships and sense of shared purpose around here.
When does ODIN meet?
Ah! Join the Discord for the Events channel and check out the Google Calendar on this site.
I have a big idea. Can ODIN help me?
Absolutely. Innovators and builders are welcome here.