WELCOME TO TECH MISFITS
Unlock your potential through digital literacy courses & networking with tech innovators!
Tech Misfits is a social networking & tech education app for professionals seeking to thrive in a digital economy!
Internet & software technology is transforming every major industry and day to day life. . . but without a tech literate society, billions will not benefit from technological advances.
Tech Misfits aims to facilitate the following for professionals:
Internet & software technology is transforming every major industry and day to day life. . . but without a tech literate society, billions will not benefit from technological advances.
Tech Misfits aims to facilitate the following for professionals:
Tech
Literacy & Education
Literacy & Education
Network Building & Collaborations
Innovation & Problem Solving
Tech Misfits aims to help millions of professionals increase their potential through digital literacy learning, support, content, trainings, and networking.
Our vision is to
The Tech Misfits app & community will be accessible through lifetime, monthly, and annual subscriptions.
Our vision is to
- Curate a sustainable, organized, and mission-aligned network of technologically skilled professionals and organizations
- Enable and support member driven initiatives related to STEM & technology education
- Increase tech literacy, innovation, and adoption globally through Tech Misfits courses, events, content, & conferences
- Enable tech innovation that drives humanity's growth & evolution
The Tech Misfits app & community will be accessible through lifetime, monthly, and annual subscriptions.
THE VISION
The first set of memberships will be lifetime memberships sold via an art collection of digital avatars.
Each Tech Misfits avatar is one of a kind, designed by Saniyyah Zahid under the creative direction of our founder Iris Nevins and co-producer Omar Desire. Over 500 traits will be combined through software code to generate the most diverse art collection of techie avatars in existence!
Whilst every Misfit is unique, some are more rare than others. Collectors can choose to purchase their Avatar in two ways
No matter which Avatar you get, every Misfit will be special but some will have more rare traits than others.
Each Tech Misfits avatar is one of a kind, designed by Saniyyah Zahid under the creative direction of our founder Iris Nevins and co-producer Omar Desire. Over 500 traits will be combined through software code to generate the most diverse art collection of techie avatars in existence!
Whilst every Misfit is unique, some are more rare than others. Collectors can choose to purchase their Avatar in two ways
- Primary Market - purchase directly from the Tech Misfits team via a blind sale
- Secondary Market - purchase from an existing member who is selling their avatar
No matter which Avatar you get, every Misfit will be special but some will have more rare traits than others.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Technology adoption has a direct impact on economic development.
When people begin to adopt and understand tech, they become empowered to innovate and build new technologies that solve local problems relevant to their specific cultures and communities.
Many organizations are working hard to democratize access to technology and STEM education.
Tech Misfits is where we come together to cross-collaborate, organize, and evolve our digital literacy skills.
When people begin to adopt and understand tech, they become empowered to innovate and build new technologies that solve local problems relevant to their specific cultures and communities.
Many organizations are working hard to democratize access to technology and STEM education.
Tech Misfits is where we come together to cross-collaborate, organize, and evolve our digital literacy skills.
Tech Misfits subscribers will have access to a private member-only networking & education app. From there, members will be able to:
The Tech Misfits App
Powered By ETHEREUM
Ethereum is a technology for building apps and organizations, holding assets, transacting and communicating without being controlled by a central authority.
Launched in 2015, Ethereum builds on Bitcoin's innovation, with some big differences. Both let you use digital money without payment providers or banks. But Ethereum is programmable, so you can also build and deploy decentralized applications on its network.
While Bitcoin is only a payment network, Ethereum is more like a marketplace of financial services, games, social networks and other apps.
Ethereum has a native cryptocurrency called ether (ETH). It is purely digital, and you can send it to anyone anywhere in the world instantly. The supply of ETH isn’t controlled by any government or company - it is decentralized and completely transparent. New coins (also commonly called tokens) are issued only to stakers who secure the network.
Launched in 2015, Ethereum builds on Bitcoin's innovation, with some big differences. Both let you use digital money without payment providers or banks. But Ethereum is programmable, so you can also build and deploy decentralized applications on its network.
While Bitcoin is only a payment network, Ethereum is more like a marketplace of financial services, games, social networks and other apps.
Ethereum has a native cryptocurrency called ether (ETH). It is purely digital, and you can send it to anyone anywhere in the world instantly. The supply of ETH isn’t controlled by any government or company - it is decentralized and completely transparent. New coins (also commonly called tokens) are issued only to stakers who secure the network.
Take courses in our 10 Educational Pillars
Access member only events
- Promote
- Recruit
- Build
- Collaborate
- Join forums
- Start forums
- Vote
- Direct message
YOU OWN COMMERCIAL IP RIGHTS
PERKS OF MEMBERSHIP
Use your avatar to create merchandise, launch a business, or license your IP to others. Either way, the IP is yours to monetize.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
We will use media, content, & marketing to shine a public spotlight on our members and how they are innovating or contributing to the world.
NETWORKINg & Education
Complete digital literacy courses
Build relationships
Host discussions
Attend events
Self-promote
Recruit talent or partnerships
Build relationships
Host discussions
Attend events
Self-promote
Recruit talent or partnerships
ROADMAP
Public Announcement
July 2022
AVATAR SALE & APP LAUNCH
Summer 2023
launch COURSES & events
Post-Launch
Product Updates
TBD - Mentor Matching
TBD - Co-Founder Recruitment
TBD - Collaboration Tools
TBD - In-App Voice calls
TBD - In-App Video Calls
2024 - 2nd Avatar Collection
TBD - Co-Founder Recruitment
TBD - Collaboration Tools
TBD - In-App Voice calls
TBD - In-App Video Calls
2024 - 2nd Avatar Collection
Collector Stories
Ongoing
This project is a gift, an honor, and a vehicle.
We are eager to seed the community and nurture our members.
If you'd like to offer programming, education, or content to our community please reach out.
The release is only where the story starts. The rest is yet to be written.
We are eager to seed the community and nurture our members.
If you'd like to offer programming, education, or content to our community please reach out.
The release is only where the story starts. The rest is yet to be written.
ROADMAP
Public Announcement
July 2022
Marketing and PR campaign launch
AVATAR SALE & APP LAUNCH
2023
LAUNCH CLASSES & EVENTS
COLLECTOR STORIES
Ongoing
Product Updates
TBD - Mentor Matching
TBD - Co-Founder Recruitment
TBD - Collaboration Tools
TBD - In-App Voice calls
TBD - In-App Video Calls
2024 - 2nd Avatar Collection
TBD - Co-Founder Recruitment
TBD - Collaboration Tools
TBD - In-App Voice calls
TBD - In-App Video Calls
2024 - 2nd Avatar Collection
30-60 days from launch
Tech Misfits member programming will include courses, events, media, and more!
Take a look at our programming framework:
Take a look at our programming framework:
PROGRAMMING
Media
Youth Programming
- Podcasts
- Social media posts
- Blog posts
- Press coverage
- Classes
- Competitions
- Camps
Social Engagements
Extended Education
- Meetups & events
- Retreats
- Networking events
- Parties
- Group travel
- Incubators
- Accelerators
- Bootcamps
- Conferences
Education Pillars
- Business development
- Productivity & organization
- Leadership & management
- Web & app development
- Financial tech & wealth management
- Emerging tech
- Digital security
- Tech for creators
- Tech history, culture, & ethics
- Tech health & wellness
MEET THE TEAM
• Software engineer and engineering manager
• Formerly at Mailchimp & Vox Media
• Community builder & educator
• Formerly at Mailchimp & Vox Media
• Community builder & educator
Founder & Producer
Iris Nevins
• Written for over 40 businesses from 2019-2021.
• Growth Marketer & Former Blog Manager at Legiit
• Published in Business2Community, Startup Stash, and won SEMrush affiliate contest.
• Growth Marketer & Former Blog Manager at Legiit
• Published in Business2Community, Startup Stash, and won SEMrush affiliate contest.
Writer
Sam Poyan
USC
Unscripted at Phoenix Pictures
5+ years in Brand Messaging
Unscripted at Phoenix Pictures
5+ years in Brand Messaging
Partnerships
Nick Goddard
• Art curator and graphic designer
• Student of film and art
• Student of film and art
Assistant Producer
Omar Desire
• 11+ years in Digital Marketing
• Generated $150 Million in eCommerce
• Formerly Paid Social at Zappos
• Generated $150 Million in eCommerce
• Formerly Paid Social at Zappos
Digital Marketing Manager
Stacy Reed
• Marketing - Brand Development
• Social Media - Sales - Partnerships
• Clients: Nike,NBC Sports, MLS, BBVA, USFHP, & more
• Social Media - Sales - Partnerships
• Clients: Nike,NBC Sports, MLS, BBVA, USFHP, & more
Partnerships
Ant. Mathis
- Storyteller and community builder
- 20 years in media, film, and tech
- Award winning Interactive Media Artist who got his start in Hip Hop.
Marketing & Community Manager
KWAME
PeachPod
Artist
- Illustrator for Disney Books
- 30k followers on Instagram
- Developing an (upcoming) webcomic!
PARTNERS
DR. ERNEST J. WILSON III
Flow Blockchain
Sista Circle
Tribl
USC ANNENBERG
center for
third space thinking
center for
third space thinking
Diversity in Blockchain
ETHOSE
THE AFRICAN MUSEUM OF THE METAVERSE
Subsume Studios
Lingo Learn
Universal phoenix group
Black women Blockchain Council
Steam
Teams
Teams
ThoughtLab
Crypto Legacy
Rosedale Collective
Crypto kids Podcast
The AI Times mAgazine
The first set of memberships will open up in 2023 but we will only release when the time is right. Join the waitlist for updates on the release date. We are currently aiming for Summer 2023 but this date is subject to change.
Our long term vision is to have a carefully curated and large enough community that members can meet up in person in at least 50 cities around the world. Tech Misfits is both a product and a community which means we must scale, but we can't scale so fast that our community deteriorates. Our plan is to release 20,000 membership avatars in 2023. From there, we plan to release additional memberships once per year based on both demand and needs of the community.
You'll be able to purchase your avatars on our website on launch day. The price will be announced ahead of the launch and the purchasing guidelines will also be announced. Make sure to join the waitlist so you can get instructions and updates via email on how to prepare for the launch.
We are using ETHEREUM Blockchain.
Umba Daima is a venture studio focused on closing the digital divide and increasing adoption of technology around the world through for-profit ventures.
We believe that through education, advocacy, software, and strategic organization of people we can help communities around the world learn how to leverage and use technology to solve meaningful problems and create economic opportunity.
Learn more about umbadaima.com
We believe that through education, advocacy, software, and strategic organization of people we can help communities around the world learn how to leverage and use technology to solve meaningful problems and create economic opportunity.
Learn more about umbadaima.com
We are using NFT technology to create and distribute the Avatars to our members. The benefit of the NFT is it allows us to tie each membership to a unique artwork and track the ownership of that membership. It also allows members to creatively buy and sell avatars from each other as they enter and exit the community. If you are new to NFTs, don't worry. We will simplify the buying process as much as possible! You won't need to have any prior experience with NFTs!
We are working to design a user experience that allows customers to choose between using a crypto wallet or not using a crypto wallet. We expect our community to be mostly inexperienced with NFTs and we want you to have the best & easiest experience possible.
We have closed the sign up list for a free Avatar but we might re-open it! Join the waitlist and keep an eye out for an announcement on whether or not we'll be giving away any more free Avatars.
A pre-sale is a private sale that happens right before the public sale. During the pre-sale a special list of buyers get first access to purchase their Avatars. Once the pre-sale closes a public sale will open. We'll be sending out pre-sale instructions to the waitlist!
Our plan is to grant commercial rights to collectors/members. We're still working through the legal details and will release an update when we've finalized the terms of service for collectors. But most importantly, collectors will have access to the Tech Misfits social networking app. More details and documentation on this will be coming soon.
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