Gilberto Nazario
Overview
Gilberto Nazario is a professional contact met at the Coinbase summit in DC on May 14, 2025. He appears to be based in Maryland and is focused on building grassroots blockchain and crypto education movements. He teaches veterans about blockchain technology and is actively organizing crypto events and communities in Maryland. Gilberto and Gary had met previously at a Coinbase event about a year prior.
Background & Professional Details
- Local to the Maryland area
- Working on grassroots crypto/blockchain movements in Maryland
- Teaches blockchain technology to veterans
- Organizes crypto events and communities
- Has connected with Gary at previous crypto events
- Part of a crypto founders cohort
Professional Focus
- Education and community building in the crypto/blockchain space
- Specific focus on teaching veterans about blockchain
- Grassroots organization and community development
- Identifying builders in the Maryland blockchain ecosystem
- Recently learned about buying code (mentioned learning "how to buy code" two weeks prior)
Connection to Gary
- Previously met Gary at a Coinbase event approximately a year ago
- Reconnected at a subsequent activity (possibly a jazz bar event)
- Recognized Gary immediately at the DC Coinbase summit
- Shared interest in crypto and blockchain education
- Potential collaboration on educational initiatives
Personal Insights
- Community-oriented approach to blockchain education
- Focused on helping veterans enter the blockchain space
- Appears well-connected within a cohort of crypto founders
- Enjoys crypto events and networking
- Expressed interest in watching basketball (mentioned Knicks game)
Potential Collaboration Areas
- Blockchain education for underrepresented groups
- Veteran-focused tech training
- Grassroots crypto community building
- Connection to Joe Lamont's education initiatives
- Potential integration of blockchain concepts into educational models
Key Quotes
"I am building Maryland up when it comes to the grassroots movement, which is none. Identify all the builders..."
"I teach the veterans. I go teach the veterans. I have a boost to blockchain now."
Interactions
- Previous Year: Initial meeting at a Coinbase event
- Unknown Date: Connected at a subsequent activity, possibly a jazz bar event
- 2025-05-14: Reconnected at Coinbase summit in DC. Discussed his work teaching veterans blockchain technology and his efforts building the Maryland crypto community. Mentioned being part of a crypto founders cohort.
Next Steps
- Connect regarding potential blockchain education initiatives for veterans
- Explore possible collaboration with Joe Lamont's educational projects
- Consider involving him in crypto-education programs
- Follow up on his crypto founders cohort connections
- Potential meetup in New York for the Knicks game he mentioned
Transcripts
| Transcript ID | Date | Summary |
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| 2025-05-14-coinbase-summit-dc-conversations-summary | 2025-05-14 | Coinbase Summit DC - Networking Conversations Summary |