Allen Pike

@apike

Building powerplant.sh. ⚡️ I also host itshipped.fm and write monthly about what I’m learning. Follow me elsewhere: allenpike.com/follow/

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Allen Pike
@apike
Feb 25, 2025
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Allen Pike
@apike
Oct 12
Made some updates to 2026’s Vancouver Election Guide based on feedback and the latest polling. This is the last week to vote!
Vancouver Election Guide, 2026
From allenpike.com
Allen Pike
@apike
Oct 7
Nailed it. The only way out is talking to (and reading from) other teams about how they actually evaluate what is and isn't working
Aaron Francis
@aarondfrancis
Oct 3
Allen Pike
@apike
Oct 2
@jorybraun To your question about no-shows at free meetups, here’s what I learned to do: 1. Use past data to estimate the no-show rate 2. Decide if you’d rather have too much food or not enough, then make peace with it 3. Try to make the event so compelling people prioritize it
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Allen Pike
@apike
Oct 1
Vancouver Election Guide, 2026 edition: 56 Council candidates, 9 parties, and 1 pragmatic attempt to help people make their vote count.
Vancouver Election Guide, 2026
From allenpike.com
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