Crypto Grant Wire is excited to submit a proposal for a new season of the Greenpill Podcast!
This season will explore the Web3 grants landscape, combining expert insights, data-driven analysis, and a strong focus on the regenerative economy. Hosted by experienced professionals, including Sov, @sejalrekhan, and @M0nkeyFl0wer , the Crypto Grant Wire season promises to be an essential resource for anyone looking to navigate the world of Web3 funding and drive positive change through innovative grant mechanisms.
Background
Today, the Crypto Grant Wire is a Telegram community of Web3 Grants Enthusiasts that has been going strong since 2022. The community has nearly 4K active followers and details the happenings across Web3 grants, DAO Governance, insightful thoughts, and tools. Check it out below:
In the future, The Crypto Grant Wire could evolve into much more, starting with this season of Green Pill. Providing a platform for in-depth exploration and discussion of the Web3 grants landscape unmatched by any other podcast or resource. Our season stands out in several key ways:
- News and Current Events: Each episode will feature a 10-minute segment focusing on the most recent and interesting additions to the Crypto Grant Wire. This segment will inform listeners about the latest developments, trends, and opportunities in the Web3 grants space, providing timely and actionable insights that cannot be found elsewhere.
- Unparalleled expertise: The season brings together a lineup of hosts who are recognized thought leaders and contributors within the Gitcoin ecosystem and have extensive hands-on experience in Web3 grants. Their deep understanding of the landscape and strong networks and connections enable them to provide unrivaled insights and perspectives on the topics covered in each episode.
- Comprehensive coverage: The Crypto Grant Wire season will cover various topics related to Web3 grants, including novel funding mechanisms, grant program design, real-world applications, impact measurement, community building, and more. This approach brings a broader perspective and allows for various topics while balancing current events and updates across the Web3 grants landscape.
Season Goals
This season’s primary goal is to explore the Web3 grants landscape, focusing on novel funding mechanisms, grant program design, and the intersection of real-world organizations with Web3 funding. Each episode will feature a 10-minute segment discussing recent interesting additions to the Crypto Grant Wire, informing the audience about the latest news and developments. The season will also include analyses, breaking down grant cycles and identifying emerging trends, and predictive insights, forecasting the future direction of funding based on data-driven analysis. The season will be hosted by a rotating lineup of experienced professionals, including Ben West from Thrive (prev. Gitcoin), Sov (Gitcoin), and Sejal (Gitcoin), who will bring their unique perspectives and insights to the discussions.
Why is this relevant to the Greenpill audience in H2 2024?
The Greenpill audience, with its strong interest in the intersection of technology, society, and regenerative practices, will benefit greatly from a season dedicated to exploring the Web3 grants landscape in depth. Including the Crypto Grant Wire segment in each episode will provide listeners with a unique and valuable resource to stay informed about the latest news and developments in the space. The seasonal analyses and insights will offer perspectives on the trends and future direction of Web3 grants. By featuring insights from experienced professionals and thought leaders, the season will empower the audience to navigate the grants landscape effectively and stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving ecosystem.
Timeline
Episodes will be recorded between July and September 2024, and the season will air from September to December 2024.
Proposed Episodes & Guests(Please note that this is a tentative outline, and we may refine or reshape the episodes as we delve deeper into the topics and gather insights from our guests):
- Grants BD: Positioning Different Funding Mechanisms
- Novel Funding Mechanisms: What’s Hot and Why
- Grants Program Design: Best Practices and Pitfalls
- The Role of Grants Committees
- Governance and Accountability in Grants
- Real-World Grants and Web3: Bridging the Gap
- Measuring Grant Impact: Metrics and Frameworks for Web3 Grants
- Grants and Community Building: Strategies for Engagement and Retention
- The Role of Grants in Ecosystem Development
- Grants and Governance: Balancing Decentralization and Accountability
- The Future of Web3 Grants: Trends and Predictions
- Each episode will feature a 10-minute Crypto Grant Wire segment discussing recent interesting resource additions, seasonal analyses, and predictive insights.
** Guests will include a diverse range of grant managers, thought leaders, and representatives from key organizations across the Web3 ecosystem, selected based on their relevance to the topics covered in each episode.
Podcast Hosting Experience
The season will be hosted by a lineup of experienced professionals:
- Sov: A recognized Web3 Grants thought leader and contributor within the Gitcoin ecosystem, Sov has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the Gitcoin Grants Program. They have authored numerous thought leadership pieces on Web3 funding models and have been a key driver behind initiatives such as the Gitcoin Grants Round and the Gitcoin Grants Stack.
- @sejalrekhan : Actively involved in the Gitcoin Grants Program, Sejal brings valuable insights from her work in the space. She has played a crucial role in developing and implementing the Gitcoin Grants Program’s operational framework and has been a vocal advocate for community-driven funding models.
- @M0nkeyFl0wer : With extensive experience in the Web3 grants space through his work at Thrive (prev. Gitcoin), Ben deeply understands the challenges and opportunities in this domain. He has successfully managed several high-profile grant programs and has been instrumental in fostering collaborations between Web3 projects and traditional funding entities.
The hosts have some podcast experience; each has participated in countless Twitter Spaces on similar subjects. Additionally, they are “customer-facing” daily in their contributor roles and comfortable in public speaking and engaging with others. Their deep understanding of the Web3 grants landscape, strong communication skills, and ability to engage with various stakeholders position them well to deliver high-quality, informative, and engaging episodes.
Relevance to the Regen Ecosystem
The Crypto Grant Wire season will highlight projects, initiatives, and funding opportunities that align with the values and goals of the regenerative ecosystem. By showcasing grants that support social good, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment, the hosts aim to inspire and inform listeners about the potential of Web3 funding to drive positive change. The hosts’ expertise and networks within the Gitcoin ecosystem will ensure the season remains relevant and valuable to the Greenpill audience.
Favorite Greenpill Episode
Sov’s favorite Greenpill episode is the discussion on coordination mechanisms with Griff Green and Kevin Owocki. Their exploration into various coordination approaches, such as quadratic funding and DAOs, and how these mechanisms can support public goods, foster community engagement, and drive positive change made this episode an invaluable resource. I have recommended it to at least 100 people, as it is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of decentralized collaboration and the potential of Web3 to drive positive change.
Availability and Commitment
The hosts are fully committed to dedicating the time and resources necessary to plan, record, and deliver a high-quality season of the Greenpill Podcast. With the support of their networks and the flexibility to allocate their time effectively, they can produce ten episodes within the proposed timeline, covering various topics related to Web3 grants and featuring insights from a diverse group of thought leaders and experts.
Quality Assurance and Relevance
To ensure the quality and relevance of each episode, the hosts will leverage their extensive knowledge of the Web3 grants space, tap into their networks of experts and thought leaders, and continuously monitor the latest developments and trends in the ecosystem. By connecting closely to the community’s pulse and engaging with the Greenpill audience, the hosts will strive to deliver timely, informative, and actionable content, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the grant landscape and the tools to navigate it effectively.
Thoughts and comments are welcome. We appreciate your consideration!