Minds Behind Maps Jason Boone: Animating Maps for a Living, Working with Johnny Harris & Joining a Tech Startup - #MBM56
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Dec 1, 2023 
Jason Boone, a YouTube motion-graphics teacher and creator of Boone Loves Videos, turned map animations into a career. He talks about discovering Google Earth Studio, specializing in cartographic visuals, working with prominent creators like Johnny Harris, and moving into a startup role at Felt. Short, technical, and creative conversations about tools, storytelling with maps, and balancing freelance life with startup work.
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From Promoting A Job To Joining Felt
- Felt hired Jason to manage YouTube and social after he promoted the role to his audience and applied.
- He negotiated terms to keep his channel and editorial control while working for the startup.
Startup Access Multiplies Creative Inputs
- Joining a startup plugged Jason into specialists—engineers and cartographers—improving his craft and idea pipeline.
- Small teams let him move fast and collaborate daily on product-driven tutorials.
Curating A GeoLayers Talent Pool
- Jason built a roster of GeoLayers animators and sent one as a referral for a job, which led to hires.
- He now considers formalising referrals and commissions for connecting people to work.
