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Metagov-CIBC-call-b2d6732b-d596.pdf
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About this document
- What it is: Call notes with Liz Barry on collaboration, fundraising, and infrastructure sharing.
- Who it’s for: CIBC stewards and contributors coordinating follow-ups.
- How to use: Read Overview and Notes, then Action items to execute.
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Overview
- Marcin Wozniak proposed a shared talent pool for civic tech organizations to tackle hiring challenges across roles like developers and facilitators.
- Project-based funding identified as a challenging issue; organizations struggle with liquidity and staff retention between contracts, affecting sustainability.
- A funding opportunities database was introduced as a shared resource, highlighting various sources such as philanthropy and corporate credits.
- Alessandro suggested creating training and certification programs linked to civic tech workshops to build capacity within the community.
- Opportunities for sharing technical infrastructure across platforms were highlighted, including potential transcription capabilities for Swarm Check and a shared open-source language model.
- Metagov can provide fiscal hosting, fostering collaboration and financial stability; comparisons were made to Raft Foundation's model.
- Case clinics were proposed to offer expert support on specific projects, streamlining access to specialist knowledge.
- Strategic alignment with public AI initiatives discussed, highlighting the importance of connecting with countries investing in sovereign AI and collaborative models, including a Swiss language model.
- Liz Barry acknowledged the current collaborations within the ecosystem, emphasizing the need for stronger connections among civic tech organizations.
- The need for a dedicated fundraising team was endorsed to enhance fundraising efforts and address financial challenges in civic tech projects.
Notes
Collaboration Models & Resource Sharing (00:36 - 03:00)
- Marcin Wozniak proposed creating a shared talent pool for civic tech organizations.
- Discussion on sharing roles like developers and facilitators due to hiring challenges.
- Liz Barry acknowledged existing collaboration in the ecosystem.
- Artem suggested applying the same model to grant writing.