Name: Boardroom
Position I am applying for: Application Advisor
TG: @kevinknielsen
Twitter: Boardroom Twitter
Affiliations (Currently I am working with, invested in, etc.): Boardroom has existing or past relationships with 0x, Optimism, Compound, and Aave.
Why You?
Why would you be the best candidate for this position?
Boardroom’s expertise in decentralized governance is evidenced by our successful integration of hundreds of DAOs into our data platform, emphasizing our role as a neutral, independent builder and data provider in the governance vertical. Boardroom specializes in addressing complex governance challenges, aligning with the Arbitrum community’s values for sustainable governance. In addition to our product experience, our governance facilitation service extends to stakeholder engagement, where we have established robust relationships and effective communication channels, fostering informed, inclusive decision-making in several other DAOs, including Aave and Optimism. In guiding proposal processes, we’ve assisted in drafting and aligning proposals with community goals and enhancing governance outcomes. We have experience in building and maintaining:
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Stakeholder Engagement Initiatives: Bringing a proven track record in stakeholder engagement and governance facilitation, honed through our extensive work with communities to establish proper stakeholder management programs. We’ve effectively managed communication channels and integrated feedback across multiple projects, ensuring informed and inclusive decision-making processes.
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Proposal Guidance and Onboarding: In our role as an advisor, Boardroom brings a wealth of experience in guiding the proposal process, a key aspect of which involves offering specialized support to governance applicants, something we deem highly relevant to the Application Advisor role. This includes assisting in drafting proposals, ensuring they align with community goals, and facilitating communication between proposers and key stakeholders. Our history of engaging in these advisory roles has equipped us with the skills to effectively mentor and guide project teams in creating well-structured, impactful proposals that resonate with the community and advance governance objectives.
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Meta-Governance Insights: At Boardroom, our platform and delegate portal leverage state-of-the-art analytics, providing insights from over 350 DAOs. This extensive data, combined with our strategic experience, enables us to extract key governance learnings and apply them effectively to the Arbitrum ecosystem. Our goal is to use these insights to foster growth and innovation within Arbitrum, tailoring our strategies to meet its unique needs and leveraging the best practices developed across multiple governance systems.
What do you think a good incentive application looks like?
We believe that an effective application should be a strategic blend of innovation and practicality. It must align seamlessly with the Arbitrum ecosystem’s strategic goals, embodying transparency and efficiency. Our vision for incentive applications centers around creating proposals that meet technical and governance criteria and resonate deeply with community values and long-term objectives:
- Alignment with Community Goals:
- Applications should clearly articulate how the project aligns with the strategic vision of the ecosystem.
- Demonstrate an understanding of community needs and how the project addresses these needs.
- Detail how the project contributes to the growth and stability of the ecosystem.
- Transparency and Clarity:
- Provide detailed yet accessible explanations of the project’s objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
- Highlight any potential risks and how they will be mitigated.
- Ensure that all aspects of the proposal are understandable to various stakeholders.
- Feasibility and Sustainability:
- Outline a realistic implementation plan, including resource allocation and a clear timeline.
- Focus on the sustainability of the project, considering long-term impacts and adaptability to future changes.
- Discuss ongoing maintenance and scalability to ensure lasting value for the ecosystem.
- Clear Metrics and KPIs for Success Measurement:
- Applications should define specific, measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that align with the project’s goals and the broader objectives of the Arbitrum ecosystem.
- Detail how these KPIs will be tracked and reported, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Explain how the achievement of these KPIs will contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of both the project and the Arbitrum community.
What are your goals for this program?
Our goals for the program include:
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Encourage Community Engagement: At a macro level, we aim to deepen applicant engagement, fostering active participation and discussions. On a micro level, our objective is to ensure that applicants not only submit compelling proposals but also understand the core principles of the application process. We’ll provide timely, concise, and actionable feedback to empower applicants in crafting their proposals effectively.
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Improve Information Accessibility: Our goal is to minimize information asymmetry by creating accessible updates, guides, town halls, and content. We’ll guide applicants in drafting proposals that align with community goals, helping them navigate the application process and understand why their proposals need to be structured in a certain way.
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Maintain Effective and Sustainable Practices: Enhancing overall governance transparency, community involvement, and long-term stability is crucial. We aim to work with council members to optimize token distributions to yield enduring growth goals, ensuring the program’s sustainability, but more importantly to our role, we will help applicants learn how to design proposals that align with governance principles and contribute to effective and sustainable growth.
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Ensure Applicant Onboarding and Retention: We want to focus on simplifying the onboarding process for newcomers and providing ongoing support to retain their engagement. We aim to guide and mentor applicants, helping them understand the application process and stay involved in the Arbitrum ecosystem even after submission.
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Build Robust Processes and Support Systems: Creating transparent evaluation and support processes with strong alignment between Council and Advisors is pivotal. We’ll assist a wide range of builders, ensuring resource-stretched teams have opportunities and receive guidance, and will support applicants in navigating the program’s processes, guiding them to submit well-structured proposals.
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Evolve the Application Advisor Role: Advisors are pivotal in guiding applicants and ensuring the success of the program. We recognize the need to not only champion the advisor role but also to foster its evolution. We are committed to creating frameworks that empower advisors to continually improve their support mechanisms, mentorship, and guidance for applicants.