From Grants to Growth: How Gitcoin is Shaping the Future of Open Source Development with Meg Lister
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Meg Lister, General Manager of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, a platform that has helped to disseminate grant funding to more than 4,000 projects within the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.
Join them as they:
Join them as they:
- Discuss the catalytic effect of transparent funding mechanisms
- Analyze the success rates in grant funding
- Unpack the evolution of Gitcoin and the emergence of 2.0
- Delve into the balance between centralized and decentralized processes in Gitcoin
- Unpack quadratic funding and the role of community contributions in Gitcoin
- Shine a light on Meg's perspective on finding a career aligned with personal missions
- And much more!
Meg Lister is the General Manager of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, where she spearheads initiatives aimed to revolutionize grant funding through the use of blockchain technology. With a background in philosophy and environmental studies, Meg transitioned from a traditional tech career to the crypto industry, driven by a desire for transparency and equity in funding mechanisms. Meg's work emphasizes community-driven solutions and strategic use of open-source resources to foster a more just and accountable global ecosystem. Beyond her role at Gitcoin, Meg contributes to the broader crypto community through mentorship initiatives and as a key participant in industry discussions on policy and innovation at local and global levels.
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