45B: Helping small Cardano communities globally

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Pedro Lucas

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

Entity (Not Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

63200

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

9

[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'll reach out to get to know and promote Communities work, translate to bridge any language gap, introduce communites to cross-polinate.

[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

Project will be fully open source.

Apache 2.0, MIT License https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

[METADATA] Horizons

Connected Community

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Our approach will be multi-disciplinary across social/communication platforms, networks/niches, community motivations. We'll map the ecosystem of communities and find opportunities across the space.

This initiative will establish connection with Communities, assess and help complement lackings in their image and presentation, foster visibility and participation in ecosystem events.

Also, as 45B's mission is to turn Cardano outwards, we'll help communities bridge with any real-world use cases or community spaces where they can tell their story and inspire cross-pollination.

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

There is much to learn from each others's challenges and progress. This project is a step towards a healthier Network state of Cardano, bridging to the outside world.

[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?

45B is composed of and has access to professionals with an extensive track record of delivering solutions in Finance, Banking and other lines of business. Also they are responsible in helping the promotion and socials of some players in the Cardano ecosystem.

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

Establishing a knowledge base; Raising awareness to the initiative; Define a list of projects to support;

Support a batch #1 of communities in detail; Run Open hours; Mature knowledge base;

Support a batch #2 of communities in detail; Run Open hours; Mature knowledge base;

Support a batch #3 of communities in detail; Run Open hours; Mature knowledge base;

Support a batch #4 of communities in detail; Run Open hours; Mature knowledge base;

As a closing of our project, we will open-source all resources that we used throughout the project.

We will be happy to host open sessions to discuss what was done.

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

Community building; Knowledgebase;

Mónica Fragoso

https://www.linkedin.com/in/m%C3%B3nica-fragoso-b3972713b/

Product/Project Manager;

Pedro Lucas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrohlucas/

Pedro Lucas has over 20y experience in IT. Working as a Technical Business Analyst in Business Process Management and Decision support DataViz solutions in Finance and Banking. He has been in Crypto for 3y and 100% dedicated to Cardano communities and technology for almost 2y. Pedro has helped in Gimbalabs, amongst other communities, created and ran 'Cardano for non-techs' workshop sessions, and now collaborates with Maestro focusing on Developer Experience and Business Development.

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

Milestone 1: 14000 ADA

Milestone 2: 12000 ADA

Milestone 3: 12000 ADA

Milestone 4: 12000 ADA

Milestone 5: 12000 ADA

Final Milestone: 1200 ADA

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

The value of helping improve and connect Cardano communities cannot be understated.