Microtalk - Developing A Community, Miles Away From Home
summary
Co-founded the Panama Game Jam while living in New Zealand and organizes the Global Game Jam in Panama, running four events so far: two Global Jams and two in‑house jams with sponsor‑printed t‑shirts. Community practices: use Slack/Facebook, solicit feedback, secure sponsors and catering, plan meetups/workshops/talks. Outcomes include growing attendance, kids prototyping card/tabletop games at jams, broader tool adoption (people trying Godot), and clearer diversity and anti‑harassment policies that make newcomers feel welcome. Practical takeaway: plan logistics remotely, listen to members, and iterate events based on concrete community needs.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:06Global Game Jam in Panama
- 2:10Building inclusive community
- 3:54Learning from organizers
- 5:00Expanding with meetups
- 6:27Diversity and accessibility
- 7:30Overcoming fear to grow
- 8:57Strength in unity
- 9:39Call to action
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