### Supporting Network Effects
I've actively contributed to expanding Gitcoin's network by organizing and participating in community-centered projects and events. For instance, by organizing Space Sustainability Twitter Spaces with partners like Cosmos4Humanity and Lunco, I've helped bring diverse groups within and outside the Gitcoin community together. These collaborative efforts not only enhance the Gitcoin ecosystem's visibility but also strengthen its network through increased participant engagement and knowledge sharing.

### Prioritizing Community First
Putting the community first has been at the core of my involvement with Gitcoin. Through initiatives like DeSpace Fridays and my role as a Founding Steward for Space Founder Circles, I've focused on facilitating open dialogues, establishing community norms, and ensuring that community needs and ideas lead our projects. My election as a DeSci steward further allowed me to advocate for community-led decision-making, emphasizing inclusivity and active participation in shaping the future of Gitcoin's ecosystem.

### Ensuring Financial Longevity
My efforts in leading MoonDAO for DeSci and planning for DeSpace Quadratic Funding directly contribute to Gitcoin's financial sustainability. By attracting projects and facilitating funding rounds, I've worked towards ensuring a steady flow of resources, essential for the ecosystem's growth. These initiatives aim not just at funding projects but at creating a more resilient financial foundation for the Gitcoin ecosystem, showcasing the potential of Quadratic Funding in achieving sustainable financial models.

### Deepening Engagement and Growing Participation
Organizing web3 onboarding events across cities and partnering for Gitcoin Radio has significantly deepened engagement within the Gitcoin ecosystem. These initiatives, part of the CoordiNATION effort, aimed to not just educate but also to actively involve people in our ecosystem, thereby expanding our reach and fostering a stronger, more active community.

### Experimenting with Gitcoin’s Products and Building Prototypes
As one of the first to test out Grants Stack in May 2023 I was able to prove the product and gather important feedback to enhance usability and ux on Gitcoin.

Besides that, I'm continuously experimenting with new concepts to incentivize DeScientists through retroactive rewards and grants funding.

One concept I'm exploring right now to ensure the financial sustainability of the DeSci Grant rounds are based on DePin and Server DAOs.

If we fund and govern hardware we can tap into crypto business models to sustainably fund ecosystem growth through for example, Grants Stack.

### Forwarding Gitcoin as an Impact-Driven Brand
My contributions have strongly aligned with forwarding Gitcoin as an impact-driven brand. Through DeepVenture.io and MoonDAO for DeSci, I've spearheaded initiatives that merge regenerative finance with critical sectors like the space industry and scientific research. These projects not only highlight Gitcoin's commitment to supporting public goods and environmental sustainability but also position Gitcoin as a leader in driving meaningful, positive change in the world.
