Hey @Farstar, thanks for putting this proposal together. After reviewing it and discussing it in your earlier Office Hours, we’ll be voting AGAINST on Snapshot for a couple of main reasons:
- The Events Category might not be the right fit
We believe Arbitrum Growth Circles should complement the Arbitrum Ventures Initiative (AVI) rather than be separated as a standalone event. When viewed in isolation, the value proposition and ROI aren’t totally clear. However, as a program focused on nurturing new builders within Arbitrum, it’s easier to see the potential. Incorporating this directly into AVI’s broader strategy would be more holistic and was echoed in your response to Blockworks:
- Cost per Attendee
With a budget of $67.2k for a relatively small audience, it doesn’t seem like the best use of the events budget, which is meant to support high-impact, larger-scale initiatives.
Overall, we appreciate the concept, it reminds us of a Y Combinator’s Startup School approach, which could be valuable for developing the next generation of Arbitrum builders. We just think it should happen under AVI’s umbrella for better alignment and clearer ROI. We hope you’ll consider all the feedback, refine the proposal (including lifecycle and value creation as discussed with Insomniac), and come back with an updated plan.
Looking forward to seeing where you take this next!