Meet the Lil Nouners

017: Jihad is Building Forefront

In this episode, I speak with Jihad who is building Forefront, a token-powered, member-owned digital network. We talked about the potential of tokenized communities and the role of Lil Nouns as an entry point to the Nouns ecosystem; the Explorer Grants program, which aims to onboard talented builders into the Nouns community; the role of stewardship in nurturing and supporting builders in the ecosystem; and much, more! More information: More information: * Learn more about Lil Nouns [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/lilnouns.wtf] * Find more episodes [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/1092.co] * Follow Jihad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/jaesmail] * Learn about Forefront [https://www.forefront.market/manifesto] * Find 1092 on Twitter [https://twitter.com/0x1092]

016: Meet Marvel Girl

In this episode, I am with Marvel Girl from Peeple DAO, a talent-focused service DAO made up of crypto-native recruiters. She shares about her work with Lil Nouns, Peeple DAO [https://twitter.com/peepledao], Celo [https://twitter.com/CeloOrg], as well as her journey into the industry that started with her involvement with Blockchain at Berkeley. More information: * Learn more about Lil Nouns [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/lilnouns.wtf] * Find more episodes [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/1092.co] * Follow Marvel Girl on Twitter [https://twitter.com/marvelgirl_eth] * Find 1092 on Twitter [https://twitter.com/0x1092]

015: Meet BCheque

In this episode, I sit down with BCheque, a former corporate lawyer who took a daring leap into the world of Web3, NFTs, and cryptocurrency. With a background in commercial litigation, he found himself drawn to the digital art space, leading him to invest, trade, and even quit his job to pursue his passion full-time. We delve into his first experiences with buying digital art, the thrilling NFT summer of 2021, and how he managed to build a sustainable brand and business in a rapidly changing landscape. He shares candid insights about the risks and rewards of leaving a secure salary behind, the importance of having "skin in the game," and the unadulterated accountability that comes with being your own boss. His story is a testament to the power of taking chances, embracing opportunities, and following your heart, even when the path is uncertain. More information: * Learn more about Lil Nouns [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/lilnouns.wtf] * Find more episodes [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/1092.co] * Follow BCheque on Twitter [https://twitter.com/BCheque1] * Subscribe to his newsletter [https://thesnapshot.substack.com/] * Find 1092 on Twitter [https://twitter.com/0x1092]

014: TriggityTron is Innovating

In this episode, we dive into the world of water purification with Triggity Tron, the visionary founder of Make Water. A filmmaker turned innovator, Ryan's journey is a fascinating blend of creativity, science, and social impact. Based in San Antonio, Texas, Ryan's nonprofit, Make Water, is more than just about clean water. It's a movement that empowers students to become citizen scientists, connecting their curiosity with real-world solutions. From classrooms to communities, Ryan's water purification kits are making waves and changing lives. In our conversation, we explore: * The innovative approach behind Make Water's purification kits * How Web3 is shaping the future of public good funding * The unexpected role of $PEPE in Ryan's mission More information: * Learn more about Lil Nouns [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/lilnouns.wtf] * Find more episodes [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/1092.co] * Follow TriggityTron on Twitter [https://twitter.com/TriggityTron] * Learn about Make Water [https://makewater.org/] * Find 1092 on Twitter [https://twitter.com/0x1092]

013: NG is Building Nounish Apps

In this fun episode, we chatted with NG, a web3 dev who started working on Nouns back in 2021. He told us all about how he built a mobile app during Nouns' Hack Week, inspired by tweets he saw about wanting a mobile app for governance features. NG's all about building in public because it brings feedback and attention, and he shared some of his other projects, like Formal and Animate Nouns. He's also behind the website createchecks.org, where people can create and explore different derivatives of Checks, a neat cc0 project by Jack Butcher. By the end of our chat, you'll know a whole lot more about what Lil Nouns, why building in public rocks, and how trying out different ideas can lead to success. Topics we covered: * NG's adventure as a developer in the world of web3 projects * How NG got into creating Nounish apps * NG's way of tackling problems and finding solutions * His experience building a mobile app during a hack week * The perks of building in public * A look at NG's other projects, like Formal, Animate Nouns, and createchecks.org * Discover what Lil Nouns is all about and the cool lessons it teaches More information: * Learn more about Lil Nouns [lilnouns.wtf] * Find more episodes [1092.co] * Follow NG on Twitter [https://twitter.com/iamng_eth] * Find 1092 on Twitter [https://twitter.com/0x1092]