DREAM DAO PROPOSAL #86: Generation Accelerator (gen/acc)

🎯**Goals:**

1. Demonstrate Our Continued Work for the Youth: Provide tangible proof of our activities to gain support and funding.
2. Address Key Problems: Highlight the challenges in Web3 adoption and how our program addresses them.
3. Create Impact: Show the social impact potential of Web3 technologies through completed projects by participants.
4. Secure Future Funding: Use the project's success to attract grants and support for scaling the project and the DAO.

🏋️Point of Contact:

Adarsh (adarshc)

💡Description:

One of the KPIs for the grants we received from Public Nouns was to onboard Builders and Champions. This gen/acc program will be a great step in achieving that KPI as we will onboard 15 (+2) builders and 5 champions with this project. Following is a detailed description with logistic information about the Generation Accelerator in Mumbai.

Generation Accelerator, Mumbai

Project Overview

Introduction

This project aims to engage university students in Mumbai through the Generation Accelerator program. The objective is to provide a space and opportunity for students to experience the Web3 ecosystem in a fun and collaborative environment. Through workshops, Quadratic Funding (QF) rounds, and hands-on project building, we aim to onboard at least 15 builders and 5 champions to Dream DAO. This initiative will culminate in a detailed report showcasing our impact, which we will use for future funding efforts.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Builders Onboarding: Successfully onboard 15 (+2) builders.
• Champion Recruitment: Aim to onboard at least 5 champions through the program.
• Project Completion: All teams complete their projects within the allocated time.
• Content: Video content includes a reel (or TikTok) type of content and a 5-7 minute video with participants' testimonials.
• Report: A full-fledged report showcasing each aspect of the project and how it addresses the web3 adoption.

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Program Structure

We will be doing this IRL in Mumbai, India.

1. Collaboration with Universities

• Target Audience: Students from clubs/cells focused on entrepreneurship and career development across 4-5 universities in Mumbai.
• Diversity Clusters: Organize students into four academic fields:
  • Engineering
  • Social Sciences
  • Design
  • Business/Management

2. Baseline Survey and Interviews

• Baseline Survey: A survey with 30-50 students to understand their academic and professional needs and their understanding of Web3 and social impact.
• Formation of gen/acc Cohort: Inviting 15 participants based on survey data. They will be called for a semi-structured interview. These participants will form the gen/acc cohort.

3. Project Creation and Group Formation

• Project: Using insights from surveys and interviews to align project ideas with participants' interests.
• Team Formation: Divide participants into 5 groups of 3.
• Project Assignment: They will build a project from scratch with our guidance. The suggested project idea will be designed to align the teammates' interests. The idea is to give them an environment where they can build projects using web3 tools and learn as they build. We will also ensure ideas are impactful, feasible, and can be completed within 30-40 hours.

4. Preliminary Planning

• Project Plans: A 1-2 page detailed plan for each project will be shared to guide the teams.
• Resource Allocation: Necessary tools, materials, and help in accessing Web3 platforms will be provided.

5. Building Phase

• Opening Day (In-Person)
  • Activities: Info sessions, workshops, and team-building exercises.
• Project Development
  • Duration: 10 days, with teams dedicating 2-3 hours daily.
  • Daily Updates: Teams provide progress reports to coordinators.
• Closing Day (In-Person)
  • Presentations: Teams showcase their final outputs.
  • QF Round: Engage in a fun Quadratic Funding round to experience decentralized funding.

6. Daily Support

• Workshops and Sessions: Offer sessions on the public goods ecosystem and Web3 tools.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance from experienced professionals in the Web3 space.
• Resources: Access to educational materials and collaboration platforms.

7. Self-Assessment and Reporting

• Participant Reports: Teams submit comprehensive reports, including self-assessments of their learning and contributions.

8. Quadratic Funding (QF) Round

• Practical Experience: Participants engage in a small QF round using platforms like Grants Stack or Jokerace. This will be done to provide firsthand experience with decentralized funding mechanisms.

9. Endline Survey and Interviews

• Feedback Collection: Conduct an endline survey and 30-minute interviews with participants to gather feedback and assess the program's impact.

10. Reporting and Future Planning

• Data Analysis: Analyze feedback to measure the program's effectiveness.
• Comprehensive Report: Create a detailed report of the project, showcasing outcomes and impact.
• Funding Proposal: Use the report to seek future funding and scale the program.

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Budget Breakdown

Total Amount Needed for Project: $3,700

1. Participant Compensation: $1,500

• Amount: Up to $100 per participant.
• To compensate participants for their time, effort, and active engagement, ensuring they are valued and motivated.

2. Coordination and Operational Costs: $1,000

• Coordinator Compensation: $800
  • Role: Oversee planning, logistics, execution, and follow-up of the event.
• Operational Expenses: $200
  • This includes beverages during interviews, transportation costs, and miscellaneous operational expenses.

3. Full-Day Building Sessions at Co-Working Space (2 days): $1,100

• Space Rental (2 days): $750
  • Amenities: High-speed Wi-Fi, power outlets, comfortable seating, and workstations.
• Refreshments (2 days): $300
  • Meals Provided: Light lunch, snacks, and beverages throughout the day.
• Supplies (2 days): $50
  • Items: Flip charts, markers, sticky notes, pens, and other stationery for collaborative work.

4. Miscellaneous Costs: $100

• To cover any unforeseen expenses that arise during event organization.

💼 Logistic Information:

1. Adarsh will act as Project Lead for gen/acc and will oversee the overall planning, execution, and completion of the program.
2. Alongside Adarsh, two more co-leads of gen/acc will oversee the overall planning, execution, and completion of the program in Mumbai. The co-leads, Gagan Pal and Harish Prabhakar are undergraduate students based in Mumbai who has been instrumental in designing this project from its inception. They will join Dream DAO as either Builders or Allies prior to the project’s commencement.
3. Coordinator compensation will be covered from the fund allocated as coordinator compensation (it will be a one-time payment, not an hourly one). The Co-Steward will decide the exact amount for each coordinator after approval of this proposal.
4. Budget Management: Budget responsibilities will be handled by Co-Steward Adarsh, with support from Co-Steward Joshua, to ensure effective financial oversight.

Program Structure with Implementation Plan

💚Benefits:

• Enhanced Knowledge: Participants gain practical experience with Web3 tools and concepts.
• Completed Projects: Teams develop impactful projects addressing real-world challenges.
• Community Building: Formation of a network of Web3 builders and champions.
• Demonstrated Impact: Tangible results to showcase for future funding opportunities.

📈Success Metrics:

1. Builders Onboarding: Successfully onboard 15 builders.
2. Champion Recruitment: Aim to onboard at least 5 champions through the program.
3. Project Completion: All teams complete their projects within the allocated time.
4. Report: A full-fledged report showcasing each aspect of the project and how it addresses the web3 adoption.

🗓️Duration:

• Start: After fund approval
• End: 4-6 weeks after approval

💰Tokens/ETH Requested: (Treasury control)

• $3700

💸Token Distribution: (Sponsors’ control)