I’m finishing my thesis at HEC Paris on the “Protocol-Governed Innovation System (PGIS)” — a blockchain-enabled, multi-level transformation of innovation that starts with business model innovations, scales up to new archetypes of innovation ecosystems, and, when combined and underpinned by Ethereum, forms a new system. My research examines how this transformation in the innovation environment redefines the nature and limits of the firm. Gitcoin is a key infrastructure provider within this framework, enabling funding, coordination, and collaboration that help drive these innovation ecosystems.
I’m looking to speak with contributors, grantees, or governance participants to hear your experiences and perspectives. A 20–45 minute interview via Zoom, Discord, Teams, or Google Meet would be fantastic — but even answering a short set of questions in your own time over Telegram would be a huge help.
If you’re interested, please drop a comment or DM me — I’d be truly grateful for your time and insights.
Hi @openlittermap — thank you for being open to this! I’d really appreciate the chance to connect.
I’m flexible on format — Zoom, Discord, or whatever works best for you. Would you have some availability in the next week or two for a 20–30 minute chat? If it’s easier, I can also share the interview questions in writing for you to answer at your own pace.
Really looking forward to learning from your perspective and experience.
Really appreciate you being open to chat — and apologies for the follow-up, I know you must be busy. Reading your profile, it’s clear how OpenLitterMap, your DeSci-only stance, and your reliance on Gitcoin funding embody the kind of public-goods innovation my thesis is focused on. From being part of Ethereum since the DAO days to pioneering citizen science through OpenLitterMap, your perspective feels central to capturing what Gitcoin enables.
With my Sept 10 deadline coming up, I’d love to include your insights. If you’re up for it, we could book a short slot sometime in the next couple of weeks — or, if it’s easier, I can send over a written Q&A you could answer in your own time.