This document discusses how Iva Leon founded ARVR Women, an online network and meetup group for women and allies in the immersive tech industry, to build community in both virtual reality and real life. Iva discovered the power of social VR platforms like Facebook Spaces and Tiltbrush to connect the community and host virtual events. This enabled members to feel present with each other and collaborate across distances. The community has since grown from 3 founders to over 4,000 members through combining VR and real-world events.