1. Grant Program (UAGP)
2. Applicant Name: David (Kouros)
3. Twitter: @DavidColeto
4. Applicant Summary including why interested in applying for the Program (1 Paragraph):
I’ve been invested in the web3 space since 2021, having worked with some of the most well-known projects such as Polygon and Bankless DAO, my expertise lies in DAO treasury management and Grant Programs supporting a wide variety of projects. I believe I can make a positive contribution to the UNI - ARB Grant Program helping the ecosystem to grow.
5. Involvement in Uniswap and/or Arbitrum community or prior initiatives:
I have been following the development of Uniswap and Arbitrum with great interest and enthusiasm. I believe they are both innovative and impactful projects that are advancing the field of decentralized finance and crypto adoption in general. I have been using Uniswap since I fell the crypto rabbit hole and I am eager to learn more and contribute to their growth and success.
6. Prior experience in either Grants or Delegate Programs, respectively:
I have extensive experience in web3 grants management and coordination. I started as the Grants Committee Lead at Bankless DAO, where I oversaw the entire grant application process, from reviewing and voting on proposals to facilitating payments and budgeting. I also organized and moderated the committee meetings. After Bankless DAO, I joined Polygon as the Grants Coordinator. My main role was to run the grants programme within Polygon Village, the support framework for projects building on Polygon. I evaluated projects, assigned reviewers, communicated with teams, distributed funds and monitored progress. I also helped projects access the resources and connections they needed from Polygon or other web3 partners. Through my web3 journey, I have built a strong network of founders, influencers and crypto enthusiasts.
7. Any anticipated conflicts of interest:
I hereby that I have no material conflicts of interest that may be relevant for this role to the Uniswap or Arbitrum communities.