# Mark Byers - Product

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Product Committee Criteria:

* Strong understanding of Cardano ecosystem and blockchain technology
* Experience in future technology and strategy research and design.
* A good understanding of blockchain economics 
* Commitment to transparency, collaboration, and community-driven processes
* Ability to dedicate time for regular meetings and committee work
* Excellent communication and analytical skills
* Demonstrated integrity and commitment to Cardano's values
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<summary>Candidates Full Name</summary>

Mark Byers

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<summary>Are you currently part of the committee they are applying for?</summary>

No

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<summary>Is there a particular role within the committee that you are interested in, if so which and why? (if applicable)</summary>

As co-founder of entityOS.cloud in 2000, I have extensive experience in bringing new technology to market and, through my work at entityOS, in organisational design. I have a deep understanding of the Cardano technology stack, and I would seek any role that best utilises my experience and skills.

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<summary>What is your experiences within Intersect and Cardano?</summary>

I have been an active member of the Cardano community for over 5 years. I am a co-founder of selfdriven.foundation, a community self-actuating platform that utilises the Cardano blockchain. The selfdriven Foundation supports several community sites, including cardano.build, cardanowallets.io, and cardano.ninja.&#x20;

I have been involved with Intersect as a founding member of the MCC, and more recently as its co-chair, making me a member of both the Advisory Board and the Steering Committee. I am stepping down from the MCC co-chair position to focus on my potential election to the Product Committee.

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<summary>What are your pledges and plans should you be elected?</summary>

I will fulfill my role as a committee member.

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<summary>Why should the community vote for you?</summary>

I bring the experience needed to fulfill the role and am deeply passionate about the positive impact Cardano can have on society as a whole.

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<summary>Do you have any other Cardano affiliations or possible conflicts of interests, including you as an individual or an enterprise you are associated with?</summary>

I am a member of the six-person Eastern Cardano Council, which holds an ICC seat. However, I do not believe this presents a conflict of interest in relation to this committee role.

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<summary>Are you currently in receipt of or previously received any Intersect or Cardano funding or grant?</summary>

selfdriven Foundation has an education grant with MAV100. It will be completed shortly.

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