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!

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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, Celo, as well as her journey into the industry that started with her involvement with Blockchain at Berkeley.

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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.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of water purification

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.

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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.

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Modrovsky shares his personal journey, from creating pixel art as a child to discovering the power of CC0 and open-source philosophy in the world of Nouns. We talk about how the simplicity and flexibility of Nouns' pixel art fosters creativity and allows for endless evolution as we learn about how the famous index card came about.

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