2026 AGV Council Elections: Application Thread

DAO Programs & Initiatives Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV)
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Personal information:

  • Full Name: Jojo
  • Contact Information: @jojothecow on telegram
  • Current Occupation: lead analyst and advisor at Blockworks, manager of the Arbitrum D.A.O. Grant Program
  • Country of Residence / Time Zone: Italy / CET

Core Competency:

  • Governance & Policy Leader
    • Proven expertise in DAO governance, including proposal authorship, council participation, and policy development.
    • Candidates should demonstrate leadership in designing transparent governance structures, drafting policy frameworks, and fostering effective coordination between DAO contributors and ecosystem partners.

Additional Information

Provide specific examples from their experience to support your selection.

I have been involved in the Arbitrum DAO since 2023, moved by the interest of understanding governance and meet stakeholders of the ecosystem while working for several Arbitrum native projects. Since that time, I have been involved in several initiatives:

While it is not required by the application, I would like to briefly explain the reasoning behind my candidacy.

I have supported AGV since its inception, initially as part of the interim council, and later as a delegate joining regular calls with Dan and Rick. Over the last year, this has meant participating in monthly calls with other stakeholders, as well as individual calls, to better understand the fund’s activities and contribute input on DAO-related matters. To be clear, I do not have access to any privileged information. My involvement has been solely in my capacity as a delegate who has followed AGV since its creation and has broader experience navigating governance. My intention has simply been to help where I can.
My intention in seeking this position is to have both the bandwidth and the formal role to step up further.

  • One goal I have is to better understand, from within, whether AGV’s scope could potentially be expanded over time. This stems from the appetite the DAO and some delegates have expressed for investing across multiple verticals, and it effectively complements AGV’s gradual move toward entertainment and the investments currently in the pipeline. While we are not here to analyse market trends, it is fairly easy to see how gamification, prediction markets and the blending of different entertainment industries are already opening opportunities outside the classic videogame rails while remaining closely tied to them. Composability remains the number one keyword in the crypto industry.
    Creating AGV, the legal entities, understanding the first-of-its-kind perks and issues as a DAO-born fund, was already a substantial step in that direction as well as a huge lift. Several members of AGV already bring relevant venture experience beyond gaming: Dan and Rick have backgrounds in venture, with Rick serving as managing partner of a studio; council member Tim Chang is as well a venture partner at a fund; and Michael Chang, while strongly focused on gaming, has a long track record in leadership and investment roles. All conditions are here to evaluate if this potential, long-term value-add is realistic or not: an internal understanding of whether additional investment lines could fit within the existing framework.
    Needless to say, my top priority would remain AGV’s current DAO-approved mandate; I do not intend to shift focus to future endeavours at the expense of ongoing work.

  • My second personal goal is about horizontal communication. AGV as an AAE has grown significantly, both in maturity and in the number of people involved. At the same time, there is still room to improve its integration with other ecosystem entities, as well as its internal communication with the DAO and, over time, with external stakeholders. This is not a criticism of the current council which, in my view, has done an excellent job guiding a first-of-its-kind, DAO-created fund through its initial year.

  • As a final target, I would like to help evaluate how the D.A.O. Gaming Domain could be integrated into the fund. The timing and maturity of this initiative align well with AGV’s mandate. AGV is oriented toward grants and investments in games and infrastructure-related projects, while D.A.O. is focused on user acquisition experiments. While this knowledge is shared since there is a strong communication between AGV, OCL and the D.A.O. team, a full integration could be highly valuable and more efficient.

Are you involved with any other networks from a governance perspective? If so, please list the DAOs and networks.

None right now.

Do you work for a gaming related company? If yes, please list the company or companies you are employed by and confirm if this company intends on applying for any AGV programs?

No

Please share any relevant links, bios, or publications showcasing your work.

Are you willing to complete appropriate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), KYC requirements, and other necessary documents?

Yes

References:

Please provide contact information for at least one additional reference who can attest to your qualifications and character.

  • Sinkas (current program manager of OpCo)
  • Gianluca, Ministro (Arbitrum representatives of SeedGov)

Disclosures

Please disclose all of the applicant’s actual and potential conflicts of interest, including but not limited to financial, personal, DAO governance, and professional.

Additionally, please disclose all active contributor roles and payment streams related to the Arbitrum DAO that the applicant and entities with which they have a professional or financial relationship have and are receiving.

I am employeed by Blockworks, which is a delegate in Arbitrum DAO as well as other DAOs; I am an advisor for Camelot; I am also the Program Manager of the D.A.O. Grant Program. I am receiving compensation for the latter role from the DAO as per the D.A.O. Grant Program Tally vote, and I have received so far compensation as a contributor enrolled in the DIP Program.

Declarations

By submitting an application, the applicant understands that any offer to join and hold a position in the AGV Council is contingent on the following compliance screenings and declarations:

  • Successfully completing as well as maintaining updated all relevant non-disclosure agreements, KYC requirements, conflict of interest checks and disclosures, and other necessary documents
  • Not currently, or within the last year, being a direct representative or full-time employee at a network competitor(s) (e.g., Solana, Polygon, Optimism)
  • Being aligned with the community values listed in The Amended Constitution of the Arbitrum DAO, following the Code of Conduct for delegates, being committed to prioritizing the Arbitrum DAO’s needs, and acting in absolute good faith and utmost honesty to fulfill their duties to the best of their abilities.
  • The applicant confirms that they have read and understood all the content within this form and that the information submitted is accurate and complete:

Yes

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