# Delegate Statement Template

**URL:** https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/delegate-statement-template/31
**Category:** Delegate Statements
**Tags:** delegation, delegate-statements
**Created:** [March 15, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/delegate-statement-template/31 "2023-03-15T19:47:50Z")
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### Author: ![Sov](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/sov/32/5610_2.png) [@Sov](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Sov)
#### Post date: [August 1, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/delegate-statement-template/31/1198 "2024-08-01T21:35:45Z")

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Dropping here my delegate submission! Excited to participate more in ARB Governance!

## Personal Information

- Name: Sov
- ETH Address: sovereignsignal.eth
- Discord: SovereignSignal
- Twitter: @sovereignsignal
- Verification: [Tally | Sov](https://www.tally.xyz/profile/sovereignsignal.eth)

## Delegate Statement

I am excited to apply as an Arbitrum Delegate, bringing my experience around grant programs, ecosystem development, and community engagement.

For the past several years, I have immersed myself in the world of crypto grants, transforming what began as a bear market hobby into a full-fledged passion and expertise that I believe can significantly benefit Arbitrum’s growth and systems of governance.

## Background and Qualifications

- Grant Program Management: Head of Grants at Gitcoin. Leading BD, Partnerships, and Grant Ops.
- Web3 Project Management: Decade plus of experience running a systems integrator before transitioning to Web3.
- Non-Profit Experience: Former Board President at a Innovative 501c3 Food Bank.
- Web3 Grant Platforms: Creator of LlamaoGrants, Blockworks Grantfarm, Crypto Grant Wire, and Sov’s Compendium.
- Grantee Experience: Secured funding from Polygon, Aave, Ethereum Foundation, and Uniswap.

## Vision for Arbitrum

As an Arbitrum Delegate, I aim to help with:

1. Strategic Resource Allocation: Leverage my expertise to help advise on best practices and evaluation frameworks for proposed initiatives.
2. Transparency and Accountability: Advocate for clear reporting mechanisms and regular updates on funded initiatives.
3. Ecosystem Growth: Support Arbitrum’s long-term goals and drive collaboration between teams within the ecosystem.

## Governance Approach

Balanced governance considering short-term objectives and long-term vision. Focus on informed decisions benefiting the entire Arbitrum ecosystem, emphasizing sustainable growth and innovation.

## Commitment

Prepared to dedicate necessary time for active participation in governance discussions, voting, and community engagement.

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