# E170 - Belonging: The Superpower of Our Species 

9 November, 2023 E170 – Belonging: The Superpower of Our Species Human beings have an innate need to belong to a group or tribe. Large parts of our brain are dedicated to engaging and interacting with others. Belonging triggers the release of chemicals in our brain that promote trust, empathy, and social bonding. Building belonging is essential in a fractured world and requires understanding and addressing our default setting. During this very special episode recorded during the Innovation Bay panel at SXSW Sydney’s inaugural event in October 2023, an all star panel featuring Phil Morle (Main Sequence Ventures), Jenny Li (Scarlare Partners) , Joel Connelly (Blackbird), and Skye Riggs (Ripple Opportunities) join moderator and guest Open The Pod Bay Doors host, Cameron Webb (Innovation Bay) to share insights on how to build belonging at speed and scale. They share strategies for welcoming new members and creating meaningful connections that keep people engaged over the long term. This episode is proudly brought to you by Pro Podcast and Salesforce More Innovation Bay content Podcast Insights News Join the Innovation Bay community Founders Investors INNOVATION BAY Proudly supported by Our Partners INNOVATION BAY NEWSletter Stay up to date Sign up for monthly updates including exclusive interviews, pitch dates, event announcements, profile, news and much more.  Sign Up