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Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-growth-marketing-committee/meeting-minutes/2026-meeting-minutes/meeting-minutes-03-17-2026.md). # Meeting Minutes 03/17/2026 {% hint style="info" %} These minutes are pending a Formal review by the Secretary. {% endhint %} ## Attendees: | Name | Attendance | Role | Voting Seat (Y/N) | Election Cycle | | --------------- | ---------- | ---------- | ----------------- | -------------- | | Tim Harrison | No | Chair | Y | April 2026 | | Laura Mattiucci | Yes | Vice Chair | Y | April 2026 | | Lara Bonasorte | Yes | Secretary | N | N/A | | Andy Hung | Yes | Member | Y | April 2026 | | Anuj Chaudhary | Yes | Member | Y | April 2026 | | Hasitha Raymond | No | Member | Y | April 2026 | | Maggie Schmidt | No | Member | Y | October 206 | | Otavio Lima | No | Member | Y | October 2026 | | Reshan Fernando | Yes | Member | Y | October 2026 | | Wes Parkinson | No | Member | Y | October 2026 | | Yoram Ben Zvi | Yes | Member | Y | October 2026 | Other Guests: * Alice Mafuko * Gauthier KP * Josefine Birkigt * Marco Moshi * Nadia Mannell * Terence McCutcheon * Thyme Studio **Recording:** [Growth & Marketing Committee (Intersect) - 2026/03/17 - Recording](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yqcx8SxlpqtOfrVUNSbytCHEXSliQlDd/view?usp=sharing) **Transcript:** [Growth & Marketing Committee (Intersect) - 2026/03/17 - Transcript](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rfLa79R9y8y7cnZls1QeWVsc2azlcs0DrpFURJTJgyw/edit?usp=sharing) **Chat Transcript:** [Growth & Marketing Committee - 2026/03/17 - Chat](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqMwDUAY7CimhKtE4OvvpeGSV-uHR9Xz/view?usp=sharing) ## Intros/COI Andy: Pacific Meta\ Anuj: Yoroi Wallet & EMURGO India Lead\ Hasitha: Elected Member(GMC), Intersect / Cardano Ecosystem Contributor since 2020\ Laura: Director Marketing and Comms at CF\ Maggie: TBD\ Otavio: TBD\ Reshan: TBD\ Tim: EVP Community & Ecosystem, Input | Output\ Tex: Open Source Program Manager(Intersect), OSC Secretary, Committee Liaison\ Wes: Rare Network\ Yoram: TBD ## Agenda 3.17.26 * Open Forum ## Decisions/Actions **Decisions** * **Postponement of Official Voting:** Because a quorum was not met, the committee decided not to vote on any formal agenda items requiring a decision. * **X Space Strategy:** Agreed to host a promotional session on the Intersect main X account during the application window (March 30th – April 13th) to incentivize new applicants. * **Time Slot Preference:** Established a preferred meeting/event window around 1:30 PM UK time to balance the needs of members in Asia and the Americas. * **Framework Consolidation:** Agreed to merge "Option 2" (Yoram’s feedback) into the primary GMC framework document (Sheet 1) rather than maintaining two separate versions. * **Communication Channels:** Decided to use a combination of the Intersect weekly newsletter (condensed version), a long-form website article, and social media amplification to share the roadmap. **Actions** * **Lara:** Coordinate with the elections team to finalize specific time slots for the upcoming X Spaces. * **Lara:** Reach out to Lorenzo (Secretary of the Product Committee) to schedule a sync regarding hackathons (Dora Hacks/Hack India) and enterprise onboarding. * **Laura:** Consolidate the two options on the strategy spreadsheet into a single unified framework for a future vote. * **Laura & Yoram:** Sync privately (scheduled for "tomorrow") to align on business development and budget items. * **Laura:** Reach out to Maren (Chair of MCC) for more details regarding the India hackathon discussions. * **Yoram:** Attend the Product Committee call today (2:00 PM UTC) to represent GMC interests in enterprise adoption. * **All Members:** Review the shared framework document and provide feedback on growth and adoption targets before the next meeting's vote. | Topic | Discussion | Notes | | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Meeting Opening | The meeting commenced without a full quorum, meaning no formal voting or decision-making could occur. The focus was shifted to informational updates. | Hosted by Lara. Recording started early in the call. | | Committee Elections Update | Lara provided an update on the election progress. A mandatory X (Twitter) Space is required to incentivize new applicants. | Space to be hosted via Intersect’s main X account. | | X Space Participation | Lara requested Laura (Vice Chair) to participate and share her perspective on being a GMC member to attract new candidates. | Goal: Create a "hook" for potential applicants based on personal experience. | | X Space Scheduling | The application period is March 30 – April 13. Discussion held regarding the best time to accommodate members in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. | Proposed time: Around 1:30 PM UK (no later than 10:30 AM Lara's time) to avoid losing Asia/West Coast participants. | | Hackathons in India | Discussion regarding "Dora Hacks" and "Hack India." Anuj explained these events target engineering colleges to create a developer funnel for regional summits. | Anuj noted these complement Cardano Foundation's year-end goals but are independent. | | Committee Travel Budget | Laura inquired about budget thresholds for member travel to events. Tex shared insights from the Open Source Committee (OSC) experience. | Suggested budget: \~$3,000 per person per event for travel, lodging, and per diem. | | Travel Budget Estimates | Discussion on ADA/USD volatility. Tex mentioned a ballpark figure of 500k ADA for OSC, though GMC needs may be lower (approx. 4 people traveling once per quarter). | Laura noted she (CF) does not require a travel budget, but other members do. | | 2027 Framework Strategy | Laura introduced a high-level framework for the coming year, covering sales enablement, GTM, product marketing, and brand programs. | Future vote required to approve this as the GMC's guiding document. | | Framework Options | Yoram proposed "Option 2" on the shared sheet, reorganizing the buckets into Ecosystem Coordination, Demand Programs, and Business Development. | Laura to consolidate Yoram’s feedback into the primary working document. | | Communication & Visibility | The team discussed how to share the roadmap publicly. Ideas included X, the Intersect website, and the weekly newsletter. | Lara noted the website is being reworked; the newsletter will provide a condensed summary. | | Ecosystem Coordination | Yoram emphasized the need for better coordination with the Product Committee, particularly regarding "Partner Adoption" and enterprise onboarding. | Yoram to join a call with the Product Committee today at 2 PM UTC. | | Founder Marketing & Ventures | Otávio questioned the "Founder Marketing/Ventures" category. Laura and Nadia explained it focuses on supporting startups and grassroots projects. | Nadia highlighted the Venture Hub’s accelerator in Lisbon and the Draper collaboration. | | Election Question Review | Lara shared the rewritten election questions, framing them around "advisorship" and "experience" rather than just "action." | Committee generally agreed the revised phrasing was much better. | | Meeting Adjournment | Lara recapped action items: confirming X Space slots, discussing hackathons with Lorenzo (Product Committee), and syncing on the budget sheet. | Meeting adjourned 20 minutes early. | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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