Ecosystem Program Proposal: AI x Crecimiento

Initial Criteria

Team

  • Core Members
    • Stewart (AI Whisperers): Organizer of the AI Whisperers community, which regularly hosts meetups and workshops around AI topics.
    • Seba Aldasoro (Lead of AI): Responsible for curating AI-related content, workshops, and speaker coordination in Crecimiento.
  • Past Successes / Projects
    • AI Whisperers: A growing community of AI enthusiasts and professionals. Weekly meetups draw around 40 attendees, featuring talks, roundtables, and coding workshops.
    • Sebas Aldasoro: he lead or co-lead community and comms on these projects.EthereumBA, DeFi Pulse (Project Lead), Element, Invest in Music (cofounder), Sonata (cofounder).
    • The team has connections in San Francisco (SFO) and is exploring partnerships with potential sponsors like Eliza / AI16z.
    • Team also has deep connections in the AI x crypto space.
  • Unique Qualifications
    • Strong Network: Access to a wide range of AI researchers, developers, and sponsors.
    • Proven Community-Building: Demonstrated track record with AI Whisperers.
    • Technical & Operational Expertise: In-depth AI knowledge combined with event organization skills.

1. Program Goal and Alignment with Crecimiento

  • Primary Objective
    To create a consistent, high-impact series of AI-focused events—weekly meetups, hackathons, and workshops—that foster innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the AI community.
  • Alignment with Crecimiento’s Goals
    • Short Term
      • Increase engagement by attracting builders, developers, and curious newcomers to Crecimiento.
      • Showcase Crecimiento as a hub for cutting-edge tech discussions and hands-on projects.
    • Long Term
      • Strengthen Crecimiento’s position as a leading AI/tech ecosystem.
      • Build relationships with investors, researchers, and potential partners.
      • Provide a structured learning path, culminating in larger events such as a major AI conference in October.
  • How This Helps Crecimiento Grow
    • Expands the AI builder funnel.
    • Encourages knowledge exchange and professional networking.
    • Attracts sponsorships, grants, and collaboration opportunities.

2. Expected Impact

  • Success Indicators / Outcomes
    1. Weekly Attendees: Sustain or grow the current average of ~40 participants at Thursday meetups.
    2. Hackathon Participation: Expect a strong turnout (e.g., 50-100 participants) for the AI Agents / DeFi Agents Hackathon.
    3. Quality of Projects: Measured by prototypes built, ideas pitched, and follow-on development after events.
    4. Community Growth: Increase in membership of AI Whisperers and new partnerships formed.
  • Metrics to Track
    1. Attendance at each meetup and hackathon.
    2. Sponsorship & Partnerships secured.
    3. New Developer Onboarding into AI projects or Crecimiento’s programs.
    4. Participant Feedback via surveys or engagement data (e.g., Slack, Discord, or in-person sign-ups).

3. Required Support

  • Mentorship & Guidance
    • Access to Crecimiento’s network of AI experts and potential mentors for workshops and hackathons.
    • Introduction to relevant partners or speakers who can elevate content quality.
  • Marketing & Promotion
    • Promotion via Crecimiento’s social media, newsletters, and networks to attract a broader audience.
    • Co-branding opportunities (e.g., “AI x Crecimiento powered by…”).
  • Operational Support
    • Space and logistical setup for weekly meetups and the hackathon.
    • AV equipment, streaming services (if sessions are hybrid or online).
    • On-site staff/volunteers for event coordination and participant management.
  • Networking & Sponsorship
    • Identify and secure sponsors (Eliza, AI16z, etc.).
    • Explore grant programs that can support hackathon prizes, travel stipends for speakers, etc.

4. Timeline

Overview

  • Start: January 23 (first Thursday meetup)
  • Duration: Ongoing weekly meetups + special events through Q1 and Q2, culminating in major events in October (Elizacon).

Key Phases / Milestones

  1. January 23 (Thursday Meetups and first workshop kick off)
  1. January 30
  • Workshop
  • AI Whisperers meetup
  1. February (Weekly Meetups & Hackathon)
  • Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20: Regular Thursday sessions (potential topics: TEE Agents, DefAI, AI Safety).
  • Late February: AI Agents / DeFi Agents Hackathon (24-48 hours). Potential sponsors include Eliza, AI16z, others.
  1. March & Beyond
  • Exploration of additional Pop-Up City events (AI Day in early March).
  • Continuation of weekly meetups with specialized tracks (DeSci, AI Agents, advanced workshops).
  • Long-Term Goal: Build momentum leading to a large AI conference in October.

Potential Delays / Risks & Mitigation

  • Speaker Availability: Flexible scheduling or backup speakers to ensure weekly events proceed smoothly.
  • Venue or Logistic Changes: Maintain communication with Crecimiento’s operational team to adjust as needed.
  • Sponsorship Uncertainty: Early outreach and multiple sponsor leads to diversify funding sources.

AI x Crecimiento Weekly Format Recap

  • Thursdays

    • 15:00-16:00: Talks, roundtables, coding workshops.
    • 18:00 – 19:00: Networking, casual discussions.
  • Potential Topics: AI Agents, DeFi Agents, Safety, Due Diligence for AI projects.

  • Curated By: Seba Aldassoro & AI Whisperers.


Conclusion

This AI x Crecimiento program is designed to meaningfully engage and expand the local AI ecosystem. By combining regular meetups, a hackathon, and strong partnerships with sponsors, this initiative will help Crecimiento attract top talent, foster collaboration, and become a hub for AI innovation in the region. The proposed timeline ensures continuous community engagement, culminating in a high-impact event by October.

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Dear Sebas,
Congratulations! After evaluating your application, we are pleased to inform you that your proposal has been approved. Thank you for contributing to the growth of the Crecimiento movement—we’re excited to have you on board!
We’re excited to collaborate and look forward to supporting your project.

Best regards,
LaĂ­n,
from the Crecimiento Team

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