Amith Nagarajan

Amith Nagarajan is an entrepreneur who believes in combining purpose, passion and profit. Amith grew up in Silicon Valley and, in 1993, started Aptify, which is now part of Community Brands. He is the Chairman of Blue Cypress, a family of purpose driven companies which focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long term sustainability. More at BlueCypress.io

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How to Build a Strategic Moat for Associations

In today's rapidly evolving world, your association’s members have access to an ever-broadening array of resources and knowledge outside of your association’s library. This shift underlines the urgency with which associations must adapt to stay...

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How Associations Can Leverage AI to Better Serve Their Members

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries around the world, and associations are no exception. By harnessing the power of AI,...

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How to Use the Learn/Experiment/Build Framework to Create a Culture of Change 

Change is inevitable, but it’s also uncomfortable. And associations aren’t immune to this reality.

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4 Ways to Keep Your Association Relevant and Thriving 

Associations have long been a powerful force for bringing together like-minded individuals to share ideas, best practices, and knowledge. However, in...

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How to Use AI to Revitalize Your Association in the Digital Age

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive world, associations face numerous challenges. Declining memberships, disengaged members, financial...

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Unleashing the Potential of AI: A Journey into a New Frontier of Member Engagement 

When we think about the most transformative technologies in human history, the invention of flight likely comes to mind. However, the rapid...

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How to Embrace the Open Garden Organization in the Age of AI 

The Open Garden Organization, published in 2018, proposed shifting the way associations approach their audiences and members. It emphasized the...

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Demystifying APIs: A Non-Technical Guide for Association Leaders to Select Robust Software Solutions

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, software solutions play a critical role in the success of any organization, including professional...

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Inspiring Associations to Embrace the Possibilities of Generative AI

Despite the significant benefits of generative AI, many association leaders are telling me that they are hesitant to embrace this cutting-edge...

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