Slot Leader Podcast

This proposal is motivated by Charles Hoskinson's recent call for action to create a set of specialized podcasts to increase awareness for Cardano.

The detailed project proposal can be found in the attached pdf file.

1. Problem:

Cardano's blockchain technology represents a paradigm shift in the way we (humans) organize ourselves to earn, spend, invest, and save. Despite its enormous potential, this technology is faced with significant mental barriers in the mainstream business/finance consciousness due to lack of awareness of that very potential.

Business and finance professionals control a large amount of developer and financial resources. They have a tainted view of the blockchain space and do not understand its potential enough to commit time and resources to build on top of it.

This is partly due to the poor quality of media in crypto sphere. Those who take a cursory look at the state of crypto media sees it as immature and too disconnected from the challenges and opportunities of the real world.

This invariably affects Cardano as one of the players in the space and hinders the rate of its adoption. Slot Leader aims to change that.

2. Solution:

The purpose of Slot Leader is to elevate the quality of discourse around the blockchain technology and close the educational gaps between the traditional finance and blockchain. At the center of that discourse will be Cardano—a platform with the scientific foundation, built to augment and eventually replace the financial infrastructure for the world.

We intend to achieve our goals by creating high-quality video/audio content filled with meaningful discussions with prominent members of the crypto and finance communities about the potential of Cardano's technology and its applications in various sectors of economy.

The success of the show depends on the number and the quality of viewers we can reach and bring into Cardano's ecosystem from outside the world of crypto. That in turn depends on the depth of discussions, its mental framework, and the caliber of the guests.

I am connected to three global networks of executives and finance professionals. Through my networks which include the INSEAD MBA program, World Bank/EBRD and Chartered Financial Analysts, I plan to reach a wider global audience of sophisticated viewers/listeners. These are executives who are constantly looking for insights to grow their businesses and have the capacity to commit capital and resources to build on Cardano.

3. Episode Format:

• Production: 1 per week

• Length: 45-60min, pre-recorded for now and broadcasted live once we get enough viewership.

• Content Structure:

• News/Events
• Market Pulse: Market Analysis
• Deep-Dive: An In-depth interview with a guest from crypto or traditional business/finance sectors.

• Distribution: YouTube Video+ All the major podcast/audio channels

4. Host:

Umed Saidov, CFA is a seasoned investment professional with more than a decade of international banking experience and an extensive network of business and finance professionals. He has been part of the Cardano community since 2017 and produced numerous analytical articles about Cardano. He has appeared on the Cardano Effect multiple times and is a known stake pool operator in the community. Umed has an MBA from INSEAD a top-tier business school.

The detailed proposal pdf file with KPIs is attached below.

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