Makers who are specializing and have a platform attract like-minded others. Go to their published work, check the comments, check forums, ask in Discords and you might have better luck in your search. Follow creators across platforms other than self-managed web. YouTube, Twitter, ? Thingiverse. Or Google (keyword) Alerts.
I think of https://youtube.com/appliedscience (with active twitter and semi-active blog, I've discovered at your prompting). His featured channels[2] appear numerous and promising.
Check local hackerspaces, noisebridge and sudoroom come to mind in the Bay Area. Ask in their IRC channels, or check websites.
Follow the individuals long-term if you can. Support people doing interesting things.
Be the change you wish to see. Possibly supporting them monetarily, or reaching out to encourage, offer suggestions, and to collaborate, imitate, or extend.
[1]: https://prog21.dadgum.com/97.html