Meeting Minutes 04/14/2026

Attendees:

Name	Attendance	Role	Voting Seat (Y/N)	Election Cycle
Tim Harrison	Yes	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	Yes	Member	Y	April 2026
Maggie Schmidt	No	Member	Y	October 206
Otavio Lima	Yes	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:

• Logan Panchot

• Musa Abdulmuiz Amoto

• Musa Ridwan Itopa

• Justin Schreiner

• Jashar Seyfi

• Natalie Tillack

• Thyme Studio

• Terence McCutcheon

• Josefine Birkigt

Recording: Growth & Marketing Committee - 2025/04/14 - Recording

Transcript: Growth & Marketing Committee - 2025/04/14 - Transcript

Chat Transcript: Growth & Marketing Committee - 2025/04/14 - Chat

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 04.14.25

• Cardano Summit 2026 - Update

• How to position the GMC & act as a committee during the 2026 budget process

• Committee Elections - April 2026 Update

• Virtual Hub Appearance - Apr 16, 2026

• Marketing DAO - Logan Panchot Update

Decisions/Actions

Decisions

• Committee Positioning Strategy: Agreed to pursue a stance of "advisory commentary" rather than "gatekeeping" for upcoming treasury proposals, pending formal procedural approval.

• GMC Strategic Alignment: Formally accepted the Venture Marketing DAO as a project that aligns with the committee’s existing "Founder Marketing/Ventures" strategic pillar.

• Internal Knowledge Sharing: Decided to move Logan’s DAO proposal into the private GMC member channel for formal internal review and technical feedback.

Actions

• Lead Handoff: Jashar to email Laura and Yoram immediately with the details of the Polkadot BD leads that are looking to migrate to Cardano.

• Intersect Governance Clarity: Lara to consult with Jack and Nick (Intersect Leadership) to get a formal ruling on whether the GMC can "endorse" proposals or if they should strictly "comment" as advisors.

• Election Transparency: Lara to lead/organize the Intersect Virtual Hub appearance on April 16th to answer community questions regarding the GMC and upcoming elections.

• Committee Attendance: Tim to confirm his availability to speak at the April 16th virtual hub event.

• Document Review: All GMC members to review the Venture Marketing DAO document shared by Logan and provide feedback/markups via the internal members' chat.]

• Strategic Positioning: Laura to refine the "FAQ" and metadata for the Summit proposal to better explain why the Foundation is requesting treasury funds rather than using Genesis ADA.

Topic	Discussion	Action Items
Lead Handoff (Polkadot)	Jashar reported that BD agents from Polkadot have deals looking to move to Cardano. They haven't received a response from the Foundation via Telegram for nearly a month.	Laura and Yoram requested the leads be sent via email immediately to bypass Telegram noise.
Cardano Summit 2026 Update	Laura provided an update on the upcoming Singapore summit. She addressed the tight deadline (May 23rd) and confirmed CF is covering internal staff costs while requesting $3.6M for external costs.	Laura emphasized the summit's role as the "face to the outside" and a critical PR driver for the L1.
Regional Summits vs. Main Event	Otávio questioned the lack of regional summits compared to previous years. Laura explained that regional meetups/hackathons are being moved to "Booth Proposals" at major global events to maximize reach and efficiency.	Strategic shift to focus resources on one major flagship event (Singapore) while supporting community-led booths elsewhere.
Community Sentiment & Communication	Yoram and Tim discussed the "noise" and "sticker shock" on X (Twitter) regarding the summit's $14M ADA/USD equivalent costs.	The committee noted a need for better communication on ROI and the necessity of high-level industry presence.
Summit Budget Breakdown	Laura detailed the $3.6M ask: $2.5M for the Cardano Summit and $1.1M for Token 2049 sponsorship (including a large booth and keynote).	Title sponsorship at Token 2049 is non-negotiable in price but vital for visibility.
Intersect Committee Elections	Lara updated the group on the April 2026 elections. There are 11 applicants for 5 spots. Voting opens on April 20th.	New profile badges now show applicant history and event participation.
GMC as Advisory Body	Tim raised a point about how the GMC should position itself during treasury season—whether to remain neutral or offer formal endorsements of proposals.	Lara will seek clarity from the Intersect Board/Leadership on the formal process for "commenting" vs. "endorsing."
Potential Conflicts of Interest	Tim noted that many GMC members represent entities (CF, IOG, Emurgo) that also submit proposals.	It was agreed that members can express personal opinions but must be clear when representing the GMC.
Foundation Funding & "Genesis ADA"	Logan shared community concerns that CF/Emurgo should use their own ADA reserves for the summit instead of treasury funds.	Laura clarified CF’s non-profit status and 5–10 year lifespan, noting they cannot solo-fund such massive global events.
Inclusion of Remote Community	Thyme suggested that even without regional hubs, the summit must include live-streaming and virtual watch parties to maintain community sentiment.	Laura confirmed that while regional events are smaller, the goal is still to include the global community via digital channels.
Future Summit Planning	Thyme asked if planning could start earlier in the future. Laura agreed that announcing the next summit at the current summit is the goal for 2027.	Planning cycles are currently constrained by the yearly budget approval process.
X Spaces & Transparency	Lara invited members to an X Space on April 16th to discuss GMC activities with the community.	Tim and Laura to check availability; Lara will cover if they are at Paris Blockchain Week.
Venture Marketing DAO	Logan presented a proposal for a "Venture Marketing DAO" focused on execution, user growth (MAU), and supporting projects in reaching product-market fit.	Logan dropped a document for GMC review. The DAO aims to be the "execution layer" for marketing initiatives.
DAO Governance & Metrics	Logan detailed a 7-member council (3 DREPs, 4 elected). Tim advised doubling down on "metrics-driven" growth rather than traditional "PR."	The committee responded positively to the "growth and incentives" focus over "brand awareness" marketing.