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.
- Short Term
- 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
- Weekly Attendees: Sustain or grow the current average of ~40 participants at Thursday meetups.
- Hackathon Participation: Expect a strong turnout (e.g., 50-100 participants) for the AI Agents / DeFi Agents Hackathon.
- Quality of Projects: Measured by prototypes built, ideas pitched, and follow-on development after events.
- Community Growth: Increase in membership of AI Whisperers and new partnerships formed.
- Metrics to Track
- Attendance at each meetup and hackathon.
- Sponsorship & Partnerships secured.
- New Developer Onboarding into AI projects or Crecimiento’s programs.
- 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
- January 23 (Thursday Meetups and first workshop kick off)
- January 30
- Workshop
- AI Whisperers meetup
- 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.
- 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
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Thursdays
- 15:00-16:00: Talks, roundtables, coding workshops.
- 18:00 – 19:00: Networking, casual discussions.
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Potential Topics: AI Agents, DeFi Agents, Safety, Due Diligence for AI projects.
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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.