Wildcard Reviewer Seat - Wave 1

These are valid nominations that followed the SGP Wave 1 election application process (https://www.notion.so/Grants-Council-Elections-b4d13088ed694c12b4b179094a021010) and were received within the nomination timelines.

Please review each nomination and select your preferred candidate for the Wildcard Reviewer seat on the Wave 1 Grants Council. For detailed background on candidates, please click and review their forum nominations.

Option 1 @blackswordsman7

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/28?u=blackswordsman7 Nomad at heart, currently on sabbatical in Japan. SAFE ecosystem is naturally the most responsible, and capable of bringing deep fundamental changes at Wallet and Application level. I want to contribute to SAFE ecosystem by doing what I do best. Mentoring and supporting builders. Cofounder Gitcoin KERNEL, ex-Polygon. Investing HydraVentures

Option 2 @Kouros

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/17?u=kouros Web3 enthusiast with experience in grants operations. Contributed at Bankless DAO, where I led the Treasury Guild and the Grants Committee. Then moved to Polygon as Grants Coordinator where I helped projects with funding and support. I’m passionate about teamwork and impact. I’d like the Safe ecosystem to thrive.

Option 3 @poupou

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/29 I’m Poupou, I’m a data scientist. As a core contributor to the OpenData Community, I helped review more than 500 Gitcoin grants project applications using semi-automatic methods I built myself. I also run clustering and Sybil detection methods on the voters to prevent quadratic funding misallocation. I’m a listening and avid learner that would like to bring more data to the SAFE grant process.

Option 4 @czepluch

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/22?u=czepluch I’ve been around since the Gnosis Multisig Wallet and used it extensively. I created one of the first Safes and have been in close conversation with the team since then. I have more experiene working in the Ethereum space than most and have good technical knowledge as well as business.

Option 5 @jengajojo

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/16?u=jengajojo I’m jengajojo, I have been building public goods in DAOs since 2021, worked as a grants reviewer in BanklessDAO for 6 months and I am an active governance delegate in several DAOs. I have an academic background in physics & math as well as a professional background in data analysis and project management.

Option 6 @marcus

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/13?u=marcus Researcher, creator, builder, advisor, educator, and community leader across a diverse set of niches and geographies. Fellow at the EF where I published research on crypto’s potential in the global south. Deep network throughout the ecosystem and proactive research-led mindset willing to execute duties with high quality of work.

Option 7 @unjoursurterre

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/11?u=unjoursurterre Louise is a Regenerative Finance (ReFi) specialist, technical writer and researcher at Curve Labs. In the past years, she worked on adapting Safe-related products for local communities’ financial and political autonomy. Louise believes in open-source, distribution, and is driven by the desire to onboard new audiences to Safe.

Option 8 @_Carla

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/8 I’m Carla, I’m an ardent supporter of the web3 space since 2018 and actively contribute to community-driven projects. With a background in the crypto sphere and a commitment to community initiatives, I aim to make an impact as a Grants Council member. I’m passionate about value innovation, inclusivity, and transparency.

Option 9 @calmbro

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/7 Calmbro is a buidler with technical and business experience who co-founded a self-custodial multi-blockchain wallet used by thousands. A passionate advocate of SAFE{Wallet}, and a strong promoter of Account Abstraction. He expects to see these flourish even more thanks to SGP, and be of great help in the process.

Option 10 @v3naru

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/6?u=v3naru v3naru is a passionate blockchain enthusiast with a robust startup and business background. With experience in DAO operations, core value of E.P.I.C.D (check full nomination post for details), and strong startup community ties, he’s eager to contribute to SafeDAO as a diligent and insightful Wildcard Reviewer.

Option 11 @zer8_future

Nomination link for review: https://forum.safe.global/t/safe-grants-council-nominations/3419/15 Hey everyone, ZER8 here! I’m a telecomm engineer and a creative, fulltime in web3 since 2020 My work in the past two years has been around grant eligibility & defending the Gitcoin grant program and DAO. I’ve helped protect(save) over 1m$ in matching funds.