Tim Courtney
Community &
Ecosystem Leader
I transform ideas into measurable impact by building creator communities that scale, growing platforms from zero to 1M+ users and $100M+ revenue for the LEGO® Group and innovative startups.
I transform ideas into measurable impact
by building creator communities that scale,
growing platforms from zero to 1M+ users
and $100M+ revenue for the LEGO® Group
and innovative startups.
Currently, I'm leading community strategy for LEGO BrickLink's global marketplace of 1M+ members, driving engagement and guiding platform evolution through comprehensive user research and strategic communication. I also advise select early-stage startups on building robust creator ecosystems and community-led growth, leveraging my expertise in scaling platforms from concept to significant revenue generation.
Previously, I grew LEGO IDEAS from beta to 1M+ members, generating $100M+ in community-driven revenue and transforming fan creations into official products loved worldwide.
Enterprise Impact
At The LEGO Group, I pioneered crowdsourced innovation that drives significant revenue:
- Built LEGO IDEAS from 20,000 open beta users to 1M+ community members
- Developed a $100M+ product pipeline from fan-created concepts
- Authored The LEGO Group's principles for consumer co-creation, the Participation Promise
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative user research to shape platform and community strategy for LEGO IDEAS and LEGO BrickLink
My approach balances authentic community connections with clear business outcomes—creating value for both users and organizations.
Startup Leadership
My enterprise experience complements my work with early-stage startups:
Treasury
Led ecosystem development and product implementation for spatial computing startup backed by Gradient (Google AI fund).
Tempo
Developed community strategy, conducted user research, and built strategic relationships for micro-mobility network.
VIVERO
Headed community strategy and user research for consumer product venture studio.
SocialDevCamp Chicago
Co-founded and led tech conference with 400+ attendees, growing revenue year-over-year.
Local Impact
I also apply my community-building expertise locally, creating tangible impact through a $500k slow street capital project that has influenced local government officials and safe streets advocates.
Off-Duty
When not working, I'm training in Krav Maga, exploring acro yoga, or plotting my return to the sky as an instrument-rated private pilot.
Let's make something happen.