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### Mario Schraepen

- **Background**: Serial entrepreneur, CEO of LinkedCar, founder of PolkaBiz, graduate of PBA in Hong Kong (with distinction), IT background, MBA holder.
- **Experience**: Speaker at startup events like Decoded Brussels, active in European organizations (INATBA, MyData Global, EBSI, etc.), follows EU regulations like EU Data Act and eIDAS2.
- **PolkaBiz**: Launched a program to help Polkadot starters refine pitches, collaborates with Polkadot Blockchain Academy, organized investor nights and Groove Night events.
- **Head Ambassador Vision**: Believes in being a connector, building bridges, and uniting Polkadot believers. Focuses on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.
- **Collaborative Working Groups**: Proposes six working groups (Old Ambassador, Investor Relations, Business Development & Marketing, Accountability & Reputation Management, Ecosystem Support, Technical Support) to support the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Community Impact**: Aims to bring Polkadot believers together, improve visibility for startups, and ensure accountability and reputation management within the community.
- **Application**: Seeks to extend short-term achievements to long-term impact as Polkadot Head Ambassador.

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Mario Schraepen, CEO of LinkedCar and founder of PolkaBiz, proposes to become the Head Ambassador for Polkadot. He wants to build bridges and bring the community together, while also creating working groups to support investor relations, business development and marketing, accountability and reputation management, ecosystem support, and technical support. The working groups will be compensated in DOTs, and the monthly fee for the Head Ambassador will cover the costs. Read the full manifesto for more details.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application - Mario Schraepen

- **Jimmy Tudeski**, also known as Stakenode, is a passionate advocate for the Polkadot ecosystem, seeking the role of Polkadot Head Ambassador.
- He has been involved with Polkadot since May 2020, holding various roles including parachain ambassador, validator, and community builder.
- Tudeski aims to empower the Polkadot community by onboarding new ambassadors and supporting existing ones.
- He plans to focus on education, governance, and business development to drive Polkadot's growth.
- Tudeski envisions Polkadot as a leader in the Web3 space, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and innovative use cases.
- He is committed to financially supporting the Polkadot Poland team to foster local community growth.
- Regardless of the outcome, Tudeski pledges to continue championing Polkadot's development.

Rejected

Jimmy Tudeski (Stakenode) is applying to become the Polkadot Head Ambassador. He aims to empower the community, onboard new ambassadors, and build a strong network. He plans to host regular workshops and events, create practical guides, and represent the community at global conferences. He is committed to education, technical translation, governance, and community building. He also plans to focus on business development, positioning Polkadot in the European Blockchain Sandbox, and collaborating with regulators and industry leaders to refine best practices. He pledges to distribute 30% of his salary to the Polkadot Poland team.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application - Jimmy Tudeski

- The applicant is applying for the position of Head Ambassador for Gaming in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- They have been involved with Polkadot since 2019, working as a Lead Advisor for Web3 Foundation.
- Their work helped Polkadot transition from being considered a security to being recognized as software.
- They are submitting their application alongside a Dot Play bounty proposal.
- If appointed, they plan to use funds to educate and support streamers and influencers in the gaming community.
- The goal is to promote Polkadot within the gaming industry.
- A link to their detailed proposal is provided.

WHO: The applicant is applying for the position of Head Ambassador for Gaming in the Polkadot ecosystem.

WHAT: The applicant is submitting a proposal for the Dot Play bounty, which aims to educate streamers and influencers in gaming about Polkadot and fund their selection.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal does not mention a specific price, timeframe, or resources needed for the Dot Play bounty.

Polkadot Head Ambassador for Gaming Application - Angie Dalton

Retracted

### OpenGuild and Southeast Asia Ambassador Proposal

- **OpenGuild** is a community focused on elevating the Polkadot ecosystem in Southeast Asia (SEA) by connecting Web3.0 builders, organizations, and influencers.
- The **OG Core Team** consists of three members: Cris Nguyen, Tin Chung, and Patricia Arro, who have extensive experience in the Polkadot ecosystem and SEA market.
- **Cris Nguyen** is a key figure in Polkadot's SEA presence, having led major events and partnerships, and currently focusing on strategy and operations at OpenGuild.
- **Tin Chung** is a technical expert with a background in blockchain engineering, including work on Polkadot's SDK and Substrate framework, and leads developer relations at OpenGuild.
- **Patricia Arro** specializes in community marketing and management, having worked with various blockchain projects and currently focusing on growing Polkadot's developer communities in SEA.
- The team is applying for the **Head Ambassador role** to further strengthen Polkadot's presence in SEA, leveraging their extensive network and diverse skills.
- They propose to utilize their resources and the Ambassador Program's support to elevate their efforts and create a stronger Polkadot ecosystem in SEA.
- A **full proposal** detailing their strategy, execution plan, and resource utilization is available for review.

OpenGuild core team members apply for the Head Ambassador role in Southeast Asia to build relationships with Web3.0 builders, organizations, and influencers in the region to elevate the Polkadot ecosystem and techstack. They have a ready-made resource, connections, partners, and diversified skills within their team. They have dedicated over 3 years of full-time commitment to contributing to the ecosystem through various initiatives, building relationships, creating mutual values, and partners are always ready to activate most activities related to Polkadot. They are confident that they can elevate their work to the next level with the Head Ambassador role officially and appropriate resources allocated by collaborating with All Ambassadors in the program.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application | Cris, Patricia, Tin

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application:  Rish

- The candidate is applying for the role of Head Ambassador (HA) for Polkadot, emphasizing dedication and passion for the brand.
- They see the HA role as multifaceted, involving leadership, strategy, community support, and sales facilitation.
- The candidate has experience in technical roles, legal negotiations, and product management, including work with Apple Pay.
- They aim to mirror successful business development (BD) teams and collaborate globally to drive Polkadot's adoption.
- The candidate plans to represent Polkadot to politicians and local communities, especially in Miami, where Bitcoin adoption is high.
- They intend to create events, presentations, and online engagements to boost Polkadot's visibility and trust.
- The candidate is committed to continuous participation in Polkadot initiatives and working on bounties.
- They are open to collaborating with other crypto ecosystems to enhance Polkadot's position as a WEB3 Layer 0.

Hope Goodman is proposing to become a dedicated Head Ambassador for Polkadot, representing the brand's best interests in North America. She aims to facilitate positive changes, lead and support sales initiatives, and foster trust within the community. She has experience in legal negotiations, product management, and technical training, and plans to collaborate with other ecosystems and participate in events to drive Polkadot's adoption. She will represent Polkadot to politicians and locals and work with legal counsel to facilitate deals and lobbying where appropriate. Her goal is to connect Polkadot to real-world adoption, awareness, and usage.

Hope Clary For Head Ambassador Team

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**Mexican Collective Head Ambassador Proposal**

- **Introduction**: The Mexican Collective is a group of 7 ambassadors promoting Polkadot in Mexico, the U.S., and Europe.
- **Background**: Members are active in various Polkadot-related DAOs and have been organizing events and onboarding users.
- **DV Delegate**: The Collective was selected as a DV delegate, participating in OpenGov to represent the community.
- **Economic Potential**: Mexico is a large, growing economy, making it a key area for Polkadot's expansion.
- **Work Agenda**: The Collective plans to represent Polkadot at events, link with the government, onboard users, and collaborate with other teams.
- **Compensation**: Funds will cover the collective's efforts and operational costs, including travel.
- **Members' Backgrounds**: The team includes professionals with diverse backgrounds, all contributing to the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Support**: The proposal seeks support to further Polkadot's adoption in Mexico and beyond.

WHO: Mexican Collective, 7 ambassadors representing Polkadot in Mexico.

WHAT: Proposal for a Head Ambassador in Mexico to lead the adoption of Polkadot, represent Polkadot at events, link Polkadot to the Mexican government, onboard new users and devs, establish links between Polkadot and the business sector, and present a business development proposal tailored to Mexico needs.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Salary to compensate the 7 members of the collective and operational costs like traveling to events to represent Polkadot. No specific price or timeframe mentioned.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Mexican Collective

### Georgi's Head Ambassador Proposal

- **Introduction**: Georgi has been active in the Polkadot ecosystem since 2021, focusing on community building and business development.
- **Focus**: Georgi plans to strengthen the developer community in Eastern Europe, starting with Bulgaria.
- **Eastern Europe**: Countries like Bulgaria have strong IT sectors, good education systems, and government support, making them ideal for developer communities.
- **Collaboration**: Georgi will work with companies like Limechain for technical support and others to provide resources and support networks for developers.
- **Business Development**: Georgi will continue contributing to business development while focusing on community building.
- **Mission**: Georgi aims to attract new developers and drive institutional adoption of Polkadot technology.
- **Strategic Plan**: Georgi plans to integrate Substrate into Bulgarian universities, organize hackathons, create high-quality content, and represent Polkadot at events.
- **Support and Remuneration**: Georgi has support from Limechain and others, and plans to share remuneration with partners and external companies.

WHO: Georgi, a Polkadot community member
WHAT: Proposal to become Head Ambassador and focus on strengthening and expanding the Polkadot developer community in Eastern Europe, starting with Bulgaria, while maintaining business development activities.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Remuneration will be shared with partners supporting Georgi, and a strategic plan for the first three months includes integration with educational institutions, hackathon initiatives, creation of high-quality content, organization and representation at events, and preparation of use cases.

Head Ambassador Proposal for Polkadot - Georgi #900

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**Angelina's Role in Polkadot Community**

- **Based in Dubai**: Angelina represents Polkadot and Kusama in the UAE.
- **Joined in 2022**: She has been active since then, focusing on community growth.
- **Events and Community Building**: Organizes events like meetups and hackathons.
- **Representation**: Attends high-profile crypto events in Dubai.
- **Future Plans**: Wants to increase community engagement and partnerships.
- **Achievements**: Grew the community by 50%, organized 10+ events, and formed key partnerships.
- **Social Channels**: Manages Telegram, Twitter, and Discord for the community.
- **Vision**: Aims to keep Polkadot at the forefront of blockchain technology.

Angelina, the regional ambassador for Polkadot in the Middle East, is seeking to become the Head Ambassador. She plans to increase community engagement, strengthen partnerships with local and international blockchain organizations, and launch educational programs. She has grown the Polkadot community by +50%, represented Polkadot at over 25 key events, and formed strategic partnerships. She is committed to expanding Polkadot's reach even further. The proposal does not mention a specific price, timeframe, or resources needed.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Angelina 

### Gavin Wood's Contributions to Polkadot

- **Member Details:**
  - Email: gavin@parity.io
  - Polkadot Address: 16SDAKg9N6kKAbhgDyxBXdHEwpwHUHs2CNEiLNGeZV55qHna
  - Current Rank: VI Dan: Grand Architect (seeking promotion to VII Dan: Free Master)
  - Inducted: November 2022
  - Expertise: Technical design, protocol evolution, socio-political direction

- **Key Contributions:**
  - Authored the Polkadot Whitepaper in 2016.
  - Developed the Open Governance Model for Kusama and Polkadot.
  - Founded the Polkadot Technical Fellowship and authored the Fellowship Manifesto.
  - Contributed to the Polkadot SDK, XCM, and FRAME improvements.
  - Presented at various conferences, including Polkadot Decoded and sub0 Asia.

- **Current Proposal:**
  - Resubmitting Gavin's Fellowship induction to rank VII due to a failed referendum.
  - Rank VII promotion requires a community vote.

- **Impact:**
  - Gavin's work has been crucial in shaping Polkadot's future and addressing industry challenges.

WHO: Gavin Wood

WHAT: Resubmitting proposal for induction into the Polkadot Fellowship as an active member at Rank VII Dan

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Resubmission of Promotion to "VII Dan: Free Master" for Gavin Wood - Evidence below

- Patrizia De Bella is a member of the Polkadot ecosystem since 2018.
- She is applying for the position of Operations Executive (HA).
- Her role would focus on enhancing efficiency, strategic alignment, and growth.
- Patrizia's expertise in operations management would simplify HA goals and ensure smooth daily operations.
- A full proposal with details is available at [this link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nl4dYdHf79ZA-nXWFfI3g8PUsRAGLZVZO16eVc5a99E/edit?usp=sharing).
- She looks forward to discussing her qualifications and vision for the role.
- Patrizia thanks the community for considering her application.

WHO: Patrizia De Bella
WHAT: Applying for the position of Operations Executive in the Polkadot ecosystem
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Patrizia De Bella

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**Mario Altenburger's Application for Polkadot Head Ambassador**

- Mario Altenburger is applying to be a Polkadot Head Ambassador, focusing on business development and fundraising.
- He has been in the Polkadot ecosystem for 3 years and believes in its potential but sees a need for wider adoption.
- Mario has a strong background in finance, having worked in Hong Kong for 14 years and raising over USD500 billion in debt and equity.
- He co-founded Harbour Industrial Capital (HIC), which has invested over USD10 million in Polkadot-based projects.
- Mario plans to leverage his network to bring major corporations and governments to use Polkadot technology.
- He aims to raise funds for the Polkadot ecosystem through traditional investment conferences and family office summits.
- Mario emphasizes his commitment to Polkadot, including not taking salaries for treasury proposals.
- He looks forward to working with the Polkadot community to maximize its potential.

Mario Altenburger is applying to represent Polkadot as a Head Ambassador, focusing on **business development acceleration** and **fundraising**. He plans to leverage his network to convince MNCs and governments to utilize Polkadot technology and bring major projects to the ecosystem. He is also preparing a **Polkadot Ecosystem fund** and will attend traditional investment conferences and family office summits to promote Polkadot. No salary for himself will be included in any treasury proposals submitted for funding sponsorship.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Mario Altenburger

- The author is applying for the Head Ambassador (HA) role in the Polkadot Ambassador on-chain Collective.
- They aim to make the collective powerful and impactful, driving significant milestones for Polkadot.
- The author believes in the saying, "If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
- They are endorsing fellow Head Ambassador applicants based on positive experiences.
- The author is looking forward to the initial on-chain HA election and welcomes comments or questions about their application.
- Links to their application pitch and public speaking history are provided.

Zoe is applying for the Head Ambassador role in the new Ambassador on-chain Collective for Polkadot. She aims to make the collective impactful and drive significant milestones for Polkadot. She endorses her fellow Head Ambassador applicants. No price/timeframe/resources mentioned.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application with focus on AI Growth: Zoé

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### Lorena's Candidacy for Head Ambassador

- **Objective**: Lorena, known as blockya, aims to lead a team to enhance technical and non-technical education and integration of new projects into the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Context**: The Polkadot Ambassador Program was restructured and approved through an on-chain community vote in 2024.
- **Challenges**: 
  - **Network Changes**: Need for comprehensive technical and non-technical communication.
  - **Brand Recognition**: Polkadot lacks visibility, affecting its network effect.
  - **Integration Complexities**: Projects face challenges joining the ecosystem.
- **Plan**: Focus on two verticals: Ecosystem Integration and Business Development, and Education.
- **Implementation**: Quarterly plans, community collaboration, and on-chain referenda for funding.
- **Team**: Lorena, Ernih, Lengo, Nachito, and Roco, each with specific roles and expertise.
- **Full Proposal**: Available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z0qC8Ers76AzWXf88jTO7kPG1LcU9ZfP5V0swv_gQhk/edit?usp=sharing).

Lorena, as Head Ambassador, proposes to establish a team to build a comprehensive framework for Polkadot's development verticals. The initiative aims to enhance technical and non-technical education, integrate new projects into the ecosystem, and serve as a bridge to decentralized resources. The team will work on two verticals, Ecosystem Integration and Business Development, and Education, through a quarterly plan. Funding will be requested through on-chain referenda, and a detailed agenda outlining the four-month plan for each vertical will be presented to the community. The team consists of Lorena, Ernih, Lengo, Nachito, and Roco.

#876 Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Lorena (Blockya)

### Abdulbasit Sadiq (Abdulbee) - Polkadot Head Ambassador Application

- **Background**: Abdulbasit Sadiq, known as Abdulbee, joined the Polkadot Ecosystem in 2021. He has held various roles including content creation, curation, auditing, education, and leadership.
  
- **Vision**: As Head Ambassador, Abdulbee is interested in education and support, organization, ambassadorial support, and improving the Open Source culture of Polkadot's KnowledgeBase.

- **Education/Support**: He plans to speak at conferences, represent Polkadot at events, create content, provide practical guides, and assist users in chats.

- **Organization**: Abdulbee aims to ensure the new Head Ambassador program starts well, maintains momentum, and succeeds.

- **Ambassadorial Support**: He wants to educate, support, and nurture new ambassadors, helping them become proficient in the ecosystem.

- **Open Source Culture**: Abdulbee is keen on leading initiatives to encourage community members to contribute to Open Source Polkadot KnowledgeBases.

- **Previous Contributions**: Abdulbee has been involved in content creation, governance, community management, and security within the Polkadot ecosystem.

- **Contact**: You can find him on Discord as Abdulbee and on Twitter at [@DocAmoka](https://x.com/DocAmoka).

Abdulbee is applying for the position of Polkadot Head Ambassador, with a vision to contribute to education/support, organization, ambassadorial support, and improving the OpenSource culture regarding Polkadot KnowledgeBase. He has previously contributed to the ecosystem through content creation, governance, community management, and security. No specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Abdulbee

### William's Application for Head Ambassador (HA) of Polkadot

- **Objective**: William aims to lead the Polkadot Ambassador program to make it vibrant, effective, and inclusive.
- **Context**: Polkadot is transitioning from 1.0 to the future, decentralizing, and starting governance as a DAO.
- **Experience**: William has been involved in various Polkadot initiatives, including the Decentralized Voices program, Polkadot Blockchain Academy, and multiple grant applications.
- **Role Focus**:
  1. **Bridging**: Connecting Polkadot to external partners and enterprises using ROI-based storytelling.
  2. **Internal Stakeholders**: Ensuring the voices of all ecosystem participants are heard, especially bridging East and West.
  3. **Organization**: Building a strong, effective ambassador organization through mentorship and leadership.
- **Compensation**: Believes HA funding should support ambassador duties and ecosystem initiatives separately.
- **Background**: Has a strong technical and business background, with a focus on bridging tech and business worlds.

William is applying to be a Head Ambassador for Polkadot. He aims to bridge Polkadot to the outside world, bring the voices of internal stakeholders to the surface, and create a robust organization to set up the collective for success. He brings in a strong technical foundation and experience in the ecosystem. He proposes that the HA funding should go towards Head Ambassador duties, and if he receives funding for his initiatives, it will be segmented from HA duties.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: William

- Michiko Watanabe is from Tokyo, Japan and wants to be a Polkadot Head Ambassador.
- She first learned about Bitcoin during the Mt. Gox incident and later got interested in Polkadot in 2021.
- Michiko has experience working with big companies like Toyota and SoftBank, helping them use new software.
- She organized events to introduce Polkadot and runs a Polkadot meetup in Shibuya.
- Michiko believes Polkadot is better for Web3 projects and wants to help more Japanese companies use it.
- She thinks her background in enterprise software can help companies adopt Polkadot technology.
- Michiko is passionate about Polkadot and wants to make it more popular in Japan.

WHO: Michiko Watanabe
WHAT: Become a Head Ambassador for Polkadot in Japan, organize meetups, and help Japan companies adopt Polkadot technology
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Michiko Watanabe

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