NYC Nounish Gaming & Education Meetups

About Me

I'm Matthew Taylor (@matttaylorlol), Events Coordinator at Station3 and NYC Polygon Guild Mage with extensive experience organizing community events. I've consistently organized 100+ person meetups from Summer 2023 to Spring 2024, bringing together gaming, web3, and educational communities.

Social Links

• Farcaster: @matttaylorlol
• Twitter/X: @PolygonNYC

Event Experience

I've organized diverse events including:

• Large-scale community meetups (100+ attendees)
• Art gallery nights
• Networking events
• Educational panels and workshops
• Game design sessions
• Blockchain education workshops

Meetup Vision

I plan to create regular Nounish meetups that combine gaming, education, and community building:

1. Watch Parties

   • Organize viewing events for Nouns Esports tournaments
   • Create engaging community experiences around competitive gaming

2. Educational Workshops

   • Game design workshops using Nounish art
   • Blockchain education sessions for both web3 natives and newcomers
   • Technical workshops for developers

3. Community Gatherings

   • Regular meetups for Nouns, Lil Nouns, and Gnars communities
   • Networking events connecting web2 and web3 professionals
   • Art-focused events celebrating Nounish creativity

Venue Partnerships

I've established relationships with multiple venues across NYC's five boroughs:

• Station3 (primary venue, where I serve as Events Coordinator)
• Local colleges for educational events
• Bars and restaurants for casual meetups
• Non-profit spaces for community gatherings

This network of venues allows for diverse event types while keeping costs low or free for attendees.

Documentation & Promotion Strategy

I will document and promote events through:

• Professional photo and video coverage
• Short-form content for social media
• Long-form educational content
• Regular updates on Farcaster in the /nouns channel
• Cross-promotion on Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky

Community Impact Goals

1. Bridge web2 and web3 gaming communities
2. Create educational opportunities around Nouns culture
3. Foster local partnerships with educational institutions
4. Build a sustainable NYC Nouns community
5. Document and share our community's growth to inspire other cities

Experience in Education

With my background in creating educational content for computer science teachers, I'm well-equipped to:

• Develop engaging workshop materials
• Create accessible content for various skill levels
• Document and share learning resources
• Build sustainable educational programs

I'm committed to creating regular, high-quality meetups that embody Nounish values while growing our local community through education, gaming, and creative collaboration.