Advancing Remostart Fund 9 Job Shadowing Platform POC into a Cardano powered MVP Dapp

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Ubio Obu

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Entity (Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

180000

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

7

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

We are adding on chain and off-chain features to the Job shadowing platform based on users feedback gotten in this one year that will make it a functional MVP that we can market globally

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependencies

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

MIT Licence

[METADATA] SDG rating

>> SDG SELECTION:

• SDG goals:
• End poverty in all its forms everywhere
• Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
• Reduce inequality within and among countries

• SDG subgoals:
• Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions
• Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries
• Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
• Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, smal

• Key Performance Indicator (KPI):
• Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person
• Proportion of informal employment in total employment, by sector and sex

#proposertoolsdg

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Job shadowing is a type of on-the-job training that allows an interested employee to follow and closely observe another employee performing the role. This learning method allows employees to gain the necessary experience needed to become valuable to their employers. In Fund 9 when we proposed to try this concept with African talents, here are some key questions we were trying to validate

1. Will companies find value in a job-shadowing platform?
2. Are talents willing to have this Job shadowing experience Virtually?
3. Will talents(African talents In the context of F9) become much more valuable post the program?
4. How will payments be made, and will companies be willing to pay in ADA?

These were some among many questions at the back of our minds when we started the experiment, our result showed a lot more than we imagined, here are some problems we encountered

1. Talents were very willing to get job shadowing experience, in fact, the demand was more than the available companies willing to take them in, so we had more talents who wanted the Job shadowing experience but fewer companies willing to offer
2. The language barrier that exists between employees and the one being job-shadowed
3. The lack of a personalized mentorship system, and the program was not well suited for individuals who just wanted to share their experience with the younger ones
4. The need to validate that talent actually passed through the process
5. The bureaucracy of payments, companies had to pay us while we made the payments to the talents wallet.

Based on these identified problems we are proposing the following to the concept already built in order to create a viable MVP that we can utilize with talents and employers globally, the solutions are listed according to the way the problem was listed

1. In the MVP we are proposing companies will have their curated platforms where the mentorship process becomes predictable and automated, so with few employers, we can help more talents. Say it this way it will become a one-to-many approach, which will be recorded and made repeatable by our platform, this solves the demand and supply problem.
2. Most communication will be AI-assisted with translation and contexts added by AI to help both parties communicate effectively.
3. An employer or employee can directly request for application for direct mentorship from those seeking job shadowing, this will be one singular breakthrough because what this means is that even you as an employee can come on the platform and get a few talents to learn from your wealth of experience.
4. The integration of an on-chain proof, in this case, a Cardano-based DID certification as proof that talent has undergone a job shading with a company or person
5. In the MVP talents will have their own wallets in their profile, same with the employers so that they will do the direct payment to the talent, we will also have a multi-sig wallet for employers to pay many talents directly.

Enhancements for the MVP:

1. Curated Platforms for Companies
2. AI-Assisted Communication
3. Direct Mentorship Requests
4. On-Chain Proof with Cardano DID Certification
5. Wallet Integration for Talents and Employers

Tech Stack:

Curated Platforms for Companies:

• Tech Stack: React, Node.js, MongoDB, Python (Automation scripts).

AI-Assisted Communication:

• Tech Stack: NLP, Machine Translation API (e.g., Google Cloud), Chatbot Integration (e.g., Dialogflow).

Direct Mentorship Requests:

• Tech Stack: JWT for Authentication, WebSockets for Real-Time Communication, Firebase Cloud Messaging.

On-Chain Proof with Cardano DID Certification:

• Tech Stack: Cardano Blockchain, DID Protocol, Plutus (Smart Contracts).

Wallet Integration for Talents and Employers:

• Tech Stack: Cryptocurrency Wallet Integration (e.g., Metamask, Cardano Wallet), Stripe (for fiat-to-crypto transactions), Multi-signature Wallet.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

Impact:

We're keeping it real when it comes to measuring impact. Here's our game plan:

Quantitative Metrics:

• We'll be crunching the numbers to gauge user engagement, mentorship completion rates, and the overall growth in talent value post-program. The more talents finding value, the better.

Qualitative Insights:

• Beyond the numbers, we're diving deep into qualitative insights. Regular feedback loops, surveys, and direct conversations with talents and employers will be our compass to understand the real-world impact.

Success Stories:

• Impact isn't just about stats; it's about stories. We'll be on the lookout for success stories – talents securing jobs, companies benefiting from fresh perspectives. These narratives paint a vivid picture of our impact.

Sharing Our Journey:

Transparent Updates:

• We're not keeping this journey to ourselves. Regular updates through newsletters, blog posts, and social media will keep everyone in the loop, we will join community spaces like Cardano over coffee etc to share how its going

Community Collaboration:

• We're not doing this alone. Community collaboration is key. We'll be hosting virtual town halls, Spaces, seeking input, and creating spaces for open discussions. The project is as much yours as it is ours.

Impact Reports:

• Our impact won't be a mystery. Periodic impact reports, detailing both successes and challenges, will be shared openly. It's not just about celebrating wins; it's about being honest about where we can improve.

Engagement Platforms:

• Platforms like forums and online communities will be our virtual hangout spots. It's where talents, employers, and curious minds can share experiences, ask questions, and propel the project forward together.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Three things are needed to execute a project of this magnitude, the passion, the experience and past precedence.

When it comes to passion there's no doubt about my passion for a world where talents are given equal opportunities to jobs, this is the vision of Remostart and is why I am the CEO. But more so the experience, this is an F9 project that we executed, and we have garnered the needed experience to move it forward, that experience will come in handy when executing this proposal. Finally my precedence of accountability to the ecosystem, I had a fund9-funded proposal which was executed and brought to completion on time, an F-10 projected that is well on time and meeting milestones as scheduled, and organized CIP-1694 Lagos successfully, all this demonstrates that I can be trusted when it comes to managing funds properly and with integrity.

[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Milestone 1: Platform Readiness

Outputs:

• Curated Platform Templates: Develop user-friendly templates for companies to set up curated platforms.
• Automation Implementation: Implement automated mentorship matching and progress tracking.
• Feedback Mechanism: Establish a user-friendly feedback system for constant improvement.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Companies successfully create curated platforms using the provided templates.
• Automated mentorship processes demonstrate reliability.
• Positive initial feedback from pilot users regarding platform usability.

Milestone 1: Platform Readiness

Outputs:

• Curated Platform Templates: Develop user-friendly templates for companies to set up curated platforms.
• Automation Implementation: Implement automated mentorship matching and progress tracking.
• Feedback Mechanism: Establish a user-friendly feedback system for constant improvement.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Companies successfully create curated platforms using the provided templates.
• Automated mentorship processes demonstrate reliability.
• Positive initial feedback from pilot users regarding platform usability.

Milestone 2: Seamless Communication

Outputs:

• AI-Assisted Communication: Integrate NLP for context-aware translations.
• Chatbot Integration: Implement a chatbot for real-time assistance during communication.
• Real-Time Communication Features: Ensure smooth real-time interaction features.

Acceptance Criteria:

• AI-assisted communication proves effective in overcoming language barriers.
• Chatbot receives positive feedback on its usefulness.
• No disruptions reported during real-time communication.

Milestone 3: Direct Mentorship Requests

Outputs:

• Streamlined Application Process: Implement a simplified application process for direct mentorship.
• Notification System: Set up a responsive notification system for swift responses.
• User Authentication Features: Ensure secure user authentication for direct requests.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Users successfully submit mentorship requests.
• Notification system provides timely alerts for both mentors and mentees.
• Secure user authentication prevents unauthorized requests.
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Final Milestone : Blockchain Integration and Wallet System

Outputs:

• Cardano DID Certification Integration: Develop and integrate smart contracts for on-chain proof.
• Cryptocurrency Wallet Integration: Talents and employers have integrated wallets for direct payments.
• Multi-signature Wallet System: Implement a secure multi-signature wallet system for employers.
• Final report and Video

Acceptance Criteria:

• Cardano DID certification is successfully issued and validated.
• Talents and employers demonstrate the ability to use integrated wallets.
• Multi-signature wallet system ensures secure and direct payments.
• Final video and report

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

UBIO OBU: The CEO of Remostart, is a blockchain and AI researcher, his academic background is in Artificial Intelligence. Ubio has about 4 years of experience in researching, his research works have cut across different fields, from AI, to IoT, Agriculture, environment, blockchain, HR, human behaviors etc. He currently has about 7 research paper publications in reputable journals like the American Institute of Physics, and IEEE, etc, he has 2 patents under application and a Copyright on a book titled "Research writing for beginners".

Ubio is a Microsoft Winsider Recipient, KECTIL leadership fellow, and a SingularityNet Ambassador.

Ubio will be in charge of the AI development and resource management

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ubio-obu-71927276/

Ediyangha Otogho: Full-stack software and Blockchain developer with 8 years of of software development experience and 3 years blockchain development experience. Ediyangha has won several hackathons and techatrons and was the chief technology officer behind Send funds, a fintech solution building a Bharatpe for Africa. Funfact Ediyangha can code efficiently in more than 7 programming languages. For this project he will be the blockchain and fullstack developer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edinyanga-ottoho-02801517a/

https://www.github.com/EdinyangaOttoho

Yash Ambekar : B.Tech-Computer Engineering, Full stack Developer, 7 years experience in Software development, a Smart India hackathon winner, with about 3 Research paper publications. In this project he will coordinate the front end developer especially the UI/UX aspects.

https://github.com/yashambkr

Daniel Effiom: He is a co-founder at RemoStart, a Reconciliation analyst at ETransact international PLC. With 5 years experience in data analysis, process monitoring and operational procedures. He has managed several projects for RemoStart and ETransact and is why he will be the project and product manager for this project.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-effiom-a2b377199/

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Milestone 1: Platform Readiness (40,000 ADA)

• Curated Platform Templates: 10,000 ADA
• Automation Implementation: 15,000 ADA
• Feedback Mechanism: 10,000 ADA
• Contingency: 5,000 ADA

Milestone 2: Seamless Communication (45,000 ADA)

• AI-Assisted Communication: 20,000 ADA
• Chatbot Integration: 15,000 ADA
• Real-Time Communication Features: 8,000 ADA
• Contingency: 2,000 ADA

Milestone 3: Direct Mentorship Requests (45,000 ADA)

• Streamlined Application Process: 15,000 ADA
• Notification System: 15,000 ADA
• User Authentication Features: 10,000 ADA
• Contingency: 5,000 ADA

Milestone 4: Blockchain Integration and Wallet System (50,000 ADA)

• Cardano DID Certification Integration: 20,000 ADA
• Cryptocurrency Wallet Integration: 15,000 ADA
• Multi-signature Wallet System: 10,000 ADA
• Contingency: 5,000 ADA

Contingency and Miscellaneous (10,000 ADA)

• Reserve for unforeseen expenses or adjustments: 10,000 ADA

Total Budget: 180,000 ADA

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

Our project cost breakdown is like a well-crafted investment plan for the Cardano community. It's not just numbers; every ADA has a purpose, ensuring a strategic use of resources.

We've done our due diligence, aligning costs with industry standards. It's not just about coding; it's about smart spending on the necessary tech and expertise without unnecessary splurging.

Quality and affordability are our watchwords. Catalyst ADA is going into a project that's solid and reliable, making sure you get the best value without breaking the bank.

And hey, that extra budget for contingency? It's not for fancy add-ons; it's a safety net. We want you to know we're prepared for surprises, maintaining transparency in every step.

Our project is more than code – it's about nurturing talent, fostering community, and contributing to Cardano's success. Catalyst ADA isn't just an investment; it's a vote for a thriving Cardano future. Rest assured, every ADA is diligently working for us and the entire Cardano community.

With the average cost of building similar job related portals ranging from a minimum of 50,000 Usd to an unlimited maximum USD from our research, our ask of 180 Ada, using 1 Ada = 0.35USD makes us a very conservative budget and value for money fir the ecosystem. A link to the cost of similar platform is attached below

https://appinventiv.com/blog/cost-to-build-job-portal-like-glassdoor/amp/

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agrees to Fund Rules and also that data in the submission form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept