MAYZ & Fintech Chamber: Onboarding Institutional Investors & Web2 Entrepreneurs to Cardano

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Diego Torres

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

Entity (Not Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Co-proposers and additional applicants

Matias Friedberg

Agustín Franchella 

Diego Macchi

Federico Ledesma

Cinthia Caraballo

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

100000

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

3

[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)

Partnering with Argentina's Fintech Chamber will bring more Cardano awareness among investors, entrepreneurs & policy makers. By fostering education, we'll accelerate Cardano's growth in Latam.

[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

Every content will be public on social media.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

What is “Cámara Argentina de Fintech”

The purpose of the Argentine Fintech Chamber is to lead the transformation process of the financial services industry, turning the country into a hub of innovation and financial inclusion. We group 240 companies together. Representing more than 30,000 direct jobs. Companies like Mercado Libre (first Argentinian company in becoming one of the Top 100 Tech Company in Wall Street) are part of the Chamber.

We also work together with ITBA (Technology Institute of Buenos Aires) in which we started working on educational resources with Diego Torres as a teacher of a course about DeFi (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7108113892546887680/). We also have more educative resources https://innovacion.itba.edu.ar/educacion-ejecutiva/fintech/

What is MAYZ?

MAYZ Protocol is a decentralized protocol that allows the creation and management of decentralized and trustless investment funds.

https://x.com/MAYZProtocol/status/1778173133322649907

Problem: The complex nature of blockchain technology and the saturation of misleading projects pose significant challenges for new investors entering the Cardano ecosystem. This hampers Cardano's growth and adoption, particularly in Latin America.

Approach: Providing targeted educational resources, community engagement, and strategic partnerships with traditional institutions can simplify entry barriers and attract new investors and developers. This approach will help demystify blockchain technology and promote Cardano's potential in the region.

Engagement: Our project will engage potential investors members in Latin America. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we aim to build a strong and vibrant Cardano ecosystem in the region.

Demonstrating Impact: We will measure our impact by the numbers of attendees & their feedback and the increase in Cardano-related educational content and events. Additionally, we will monitor the performance of our stake pool and gauge user satisfaction through surveys and community feedback.

One of our objectives is to bring at least one leading Fintech company in Argentina to make a proposal for the Catalyst Fund 13 Cardano Partners and Real World Integrations Challenge.

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

Value to Cardano Community

Being able to carry out these joint actions between MAYZ and the Argentine FINTECH Chamber will undoubtedly strengthen Cardano's network. The success of our project will bring value to the Cardano community by attracting new investors, fostering a culture of education and collaboration, and ultimately driving the adoption and growth of Cardano. A stronger and more engaged Cardano community benefits all participants and contributes to the overall health and resilience of the ecosystem.

Measuring Impact:

We will measure our impact on the number of people attending the events and the feedback received.

Sharing Outputs and Opportunities

We will share the outputs and opportunities resulting from our project through various channels, including our website, social media platforms, and targeted outreach to potential investors and developers. We will also collaborate with local exchanges and other partners to amplify our reach and promote the benefits of Cardano to a broader audience. As an open and inclusive initiative, we are committed to sharing our successes and learnings with the wider Cardano community to drive collective growth and innovation.

[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?

At MAYZ and Fitech Argentina Chamber, we possess the necessary expertise, dedication, and transparency to ensure the successful delivery of our project with high levels of trust and accountability. Our core team consists of experienced professionals in blockchain technology, software development, and community building, with a proven track record in the crypto space.

To demonstrate our capabilities and validate the feasibility of our approach, we will:

Share our progress, establish partnerships. Utilize agile methodologies to ensure proper fund management. Maintain transparent records: Document all financial transactions and provide detailed budget reports to the community.

Our commitment to transparency, collaboration, and adaptability, along with our passion for the Cardano ecosystem, makes MAYZ and the Fintech Argentina Chamber a capable and trustworthy partner for delivering this project.

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

Milestone 1: Preparation & Promotion

Objective: execute all the tasks to organize both the webinar & the seminar. This include setting the date, preparing marketing material, organizing & executing the marketing campaign, booking the venue & all the services.

Acceptance Criteria: document with all the information about the logistic of the event, an executed marketing campaign in SSRR & tradicional media. All the marketing material.

Milestone 2: Webinar

MAYZ and Argentine FINTECH Chamber Webinar

• Objective: Perform a Webinar, for members of institutions part of the Argentinian FINTECH Chamber and open to everyone interested. The speakers will be Diego Torres and the Fintech Chamber Vice President Matias Friedberg. We will make a professional video and post it on YouTube and X. In the future people interested in Cardano can educate themselves.
• We will promote the webinar on LinkedIn and X.

Acceptance Criteria: LinkedIn and X posts, record and upload the Webinar video in YouTube, X, so everyone to have access in the future. In addition, we will send emails to participants to keep them engaged in the project.

Milestone 3: In-person Event in Buenos Aires

In-person Event in Buenos Aires

• Objective: Perform an In-person Event for institutional investors co-hosted by MAYZ Protocol and the Argentinian FINTECH Chamber. The speaker will be Diego Torres. We will offer food and beverages for the attendance and give them Cardano Merchandising to increase engagement.  By doing this, we will increase education in Cardano, allowing participants to understand some of the possibilities that Cardano allows.

• The topics of the event will be:

• - Introduction to Cardano and MAYZ index funds
• - What is Project Catalyst and how companies can be part of “Cardano Partners and Real World Integrations” or similar challenges oriented to big companies.

• Acceptance Criteria: 
• We will document the event, with professional pictures and a professional video for Youtube and X.

Final Milestone: Comprehensive Success Analysis and Reporting with Community Utility 

• Objective: Analyze the success of the outbound campaign.

• Acceptance Criteria: A final report with all the conclusions. It will serve as a promotion of the Cardano ecosystem and increase FINTECH members engaged in the community.

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

Diego Torres, Project Lead

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-torres-borda-94b70912/ 

University Professor with expertise in Economics

Web3 Experience

Protofire FCTO: Business Development. Education. Team Leadership.

The Graph: Indexing Operation Leadership. Subgraph development. Hosted services to third parties.

Polkadot Ecosystem: Contract Wizard & Multisg development. Infrastructure as a service to Parachains.

Cardano Ecosystem: RastDAO Founder, Core team at Mayz & Cardano Ambassador. 

Matias Friedberg, Partnerships 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matias-friedberg-20571a160/

MBA in Columbia Business School and MBA in London Business School

Co-Founder at Ixpandit Fintech Factory

Cámara Argentina de Fintech 3 Vice President

Agustin Franchella, Project Management 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/afranchella/

Cardano Ambassador

MAYZ Co-Founder.

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

Budget Items:

• Event Venue and Logistics: 32,000 ADA
• Film and video edition: 8,000 ADA
• Marketing and Promotion: 10,000 ADA
• Technical Support and Resources: 20,000 ADA
• Merchandising: 5,000 ADA
• Documentation and content: 10,000 ADA
• Project Management: 10,000 ADA
• Miscellaneous and Contingency: 5,000 ADA

Total Budget: 100,000 ADA

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

Fostering educational initiatives centered on non-crypto professionals, investors and institutions can significantly bolster the Cardano community's prospects for securing greater financial backing and accelerating technology adoption.

By showcasing the practical applications of this emerging technologies through hands-on learning experiences and workshops, these initiatives attract attention from investors and entrepreneurs eager to capitalize on promising ventures.

Moreover, they serve as incubators for new ideas and talent, creating a pipeline of skilled professionals ready to drive technological advancements forward. This, in turn, enhances the Cardano community's appeal to investors and other institutions seeking opportunities for collaboration and investment in cutting-edge technology projects.

Ultimately, by investing in educational activities for such specific public, tech communities can position themselves as dynamic hubs of innovation, thereby attracting greater financial support and accelerating the widespread adoption of technology.