Builders program for LATAM - 6 week to pursue your goal

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d0llar

Grant Description

"Solow BUILD" is a 6-week program where people join to pursue a specific goal of their choosing, with the only requirement being that it pushes them out of their comfort zone and encourages hard work. Towards the end, the program will select the best profiles, who will then compete to win a prize pool. However, the prize pool is just an additional incentive, as the most valuable aspect will be the personal growth and recognition from the community.

Overview

The idea for this project started this year after conducting a series of polls for the community and companies in the ecosystem. We realized two things: companies needed builders, and people wanted to build but lacked the necessary tools or proper incentives to do so.

The purpose is to create these incentives by offering a safe space for individuals to take one step further into the ecosystem while learning and making valuable connections, along with the opportunity to compete and win a prize.

Value to Synthetix

Synthetix could benefit from this project by presenting a proposal for a goal that individuals can pursue, such as creating content, developing demos for their platform, or exploring career opportunities.

Besides, It provides an opportunity for Synthetix to promote themselves within Latin American communities. We could organize a workshop or interview specifically for the program.

A portion of the grant will be allocated to the individuals responsible for maintaining the program, ensuring its continuity, while the remaining funds will contribute directly to the prize pool at the end of the program.

Project Implementation Plan

The program has a total duration of 6 weeks. During the first 4 weeks, participants will be required to demonstrate their progress by submitting a short video, networking, attending talks and workshops. The last 2 weeks will involve the selection of finalists, and the ultimate winner will be decided by the community. The winner will receive a prize from the prize pool, but the most valuable aspect will be the recognition from the community and the attention from companies observing the program.

We have 3 weekly contact points: Workshops on the week's task, where the theory will be explained. Conversations with industry builders, providing practical insights and experiences. Discord reunions with trivia and other enjoyable activities.

To assess progress, participants will submit a short video each week, discussing their advancements during the previous week. Additionally, there will be interactive activities on Twitter to facilitate sharing and engagement.

Additional Information

Implementation plan Week 0

YouTube: Video explaining the program. Help session: Defining ideas on Discord. Announcement: In the newsletter. Strong campaign: On Twitter. Week 1

Networking, design thinking, and presentations. Monday: Kickoff. Wednesday: Networking, team formation, and partnerships. Thursday: Design thinking. Week 2 to 4

Weekly update: Sharing progress through YouTube videos or other means. Weekly Discord meeting: Sharing progress and addressing doubts. 1-on-1 mentoring: Connecting participants with mentors from the community. Workshops/courses/talks. Week 5

Round of demos: Participants showcase their progress. Round of pitches: Selected participants present their projects. Kickoff for the "Builder Cup" competition. Week 6

YouTube video: Featuring the semifinalists. YouTube video: Featuring the finalists. Closing ceremony. All activities will be public, and the majority of checkpoints will be done through YouTube. Additionally, we can schedule bi-weekly meetings to report progress. The specific details of the plan can be discussed with the team we would be working with.

Funding Request

The funding request for the project is $7,000. While we are still finalizing the exact amount of work required from the team, we estimate that $4,000 would be allocated to Solow for the operational costs, and $3,000 would be dedicated to the prize pool.