Podcast: project success stories thanks to Catalyst funds

Funds Fund 12 Proposals Cardano Open: Ecosystem Podcast: project success stories thanks to Catalyst funds

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Current Project Status

Unfunded

Amount
Received

₳0

Amount
Requested

₳20,000

Percentage
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0.00%

Solution

Creation of a podcast highlighting successful projects funded by Cardano’s Catalyst, providing increased visibility and inspiration for the community.

Problem

Lack of visibility of the success stories of projects supported by Cardano’s Catalyst funds.

Impact Alignment

Feasibility

Value for Money

Podcast: project success stories thanks to Catalyst funds

Solution

Please describe your proposed solution

To make our solution a reality, we plan to develop a series of 20 podcasts highlighting the success stories financed by Cardano's Catalyst funds. We'll be sending out a questionnaire to project owners, whom we'll be selecting on the basis of their level of success, in order to gather their journeys, challenges and achievements. Among the questions, we'll ask for an audio recording of them presenting their project. These recordings will serve as the basis for the voice podcasts, generated by Elevenlabs AI. This method will enable us to produce podcasts efficiently, while guaranteeing a faithful representation of the projects and their bearers.

Perception of the problem:

We see the problem we're solving as a lack of visibility for the successes of projects supported by Cardano's Catalyst funds. These projects can have a significant impact on the Cardano ecosystem, but they don't always receive the attention they need to share their stories and inspire other initiatives. By highlighting these successes through our podcast, we aim to fill this gap and provide a space to share success stories, encourage collaboration and promote the adoption of Cardano and its DApps.

Proposed solution:

Our planned solution unfolds in a comprehensive strategy:

First, we plan to create a series of 20 podcasts, highlighting projects that have been successful thanks to funding from Cardano's Catalyst funds. These projects will be selected according to rigorous criteria, including their impact on the Cardano ecosystem, their innovative character and their adoption by the community.
Once the projects have been selected, we will submit a detailed questionnaire to the project leaders, asking them to describe their backgrounds, the challenges they have encountered during the development of their project, their successes, and the lessons they have learned. We will also ask them to provide us with an audio recording in which they present their project and share their experience.
These audio recordings will serve as the basis for generating the voice of the podcasts using Elevenlabs AI. This approach will enable us to produce podcasts efficiently, while guaranteeing a faithful representation of the projects and their bearers. Each episode will be carefully crafted to highlight the most remarkable aspects of the featured projects, with particular emphasis on their positive impact on the Cardano ecosystem as well as their contribution to the adoption of the Cardano blockchain and its DApps.
These podcasts will be shared on popular broadcast platforms: Spotify and Google Podcast, to ensure wide accessibility to our content. By using these well-established platforms, we will ensure that the podcasts can be easily discovered and listened to by a wide audience, which will help to increase the visibility of Cardano's Catalyst projects and promote the adoption of the Cardano blockchain and its DApps.

By providing a spaceto share these successes and presenting them in an engaging way to the community, our solution aims to inspire other project holders, encourage collaboration within the Cardano ecosystem and promote sustainable and inclusive growth of the Cardano blockchain.

Reasons for this approach:

We chose to approach this project as described for several reasons:

Improved accessibility: By soliciting questionnaires and audio recordings from project owners, we facilitate their participation in the podcast, which increases the likelihood of obtaining quality testimonials.
Scalability: This method enables us to efficiently produce a large number of podcast episodes, using technological resources to generate the voice of the podcasts. In this way, we can cover a wide variety of projects and maintain content relevance throughout the series.
Authenticity preserved: By asking project owners to provide their own audio recordings, we preserve the authenticity of the testimonials and stories shared, reinforcing the impact and credibility of our content.
Cross-platform promotion: Distributing podcasts on popular platforms such as Spotify and Google Podcast enables us to reach a wider and more diverse audience, helping to raise the profile of Cardano's Catalyst projects and encourage adoption of the Cardano blockchain.
Community engagement: By including interactive segments and encouraging listener engagement, we create a more immersive and interactive experience, fostering community participation and interest.
Content quality: By conducting in-depth interviews with project teams and investing in professional recording equipment, we aim to produce high-quality content that is informative, inspiring and engaging for our audience.
Increased visibility: Active promotion through various communication channels will enable us to reach a wider audience and maximize the visibility of our podcast, increasing its impact and reach in the Cardano ecosystem.
Education and inspiration: By providing contextual information about the Cardano ecosystem and sharing inspiring success stories, our approach aims to educate and inspire the community, encouraging Cardano adoption and participation in the ecosystem.

Overall, this approach will enable us to create a quality, engaging and informative podcast that will contribute significantly to the promotion and adoption of Cardano and its DApps.

Target:

Our project addresses several stakeholders within the Cardano ecosystem, including:

Catalyst-funded project teams: We will actively engage project teams to participate in in-depth interviews and share their experiences and successes with the community.
The Cardano community: We aim to engage the Cardano community by offering informative and inspiring content through our podcast, as well as encouraging listener participation and engagement through interactive segments.
Potential new Cardano users: By sharing success stories and providing information about the Cardano ecosystem, our podcast can attract potential new users and encourage their adoption of Cardano and its DApps.

By engaging these different stakeholders, our project will help strengthen the community, promote Cardano adoption and stimulate the growth of the ecosystem as a whole.

Impact demonstration:

To demonstrate and prove the impact of our project, we will use several key performance indicators (KPIs):

Number of listeners and downloads: We'll track the number of listeners and downloads of each episode of our podcast to assess the engagement of our audience and the reach of our content.
Engagement and retention rates: We will analyze listener engagement rates, including listener feedback on each episode.
Community feedback: We will actively solicit comments and opinions from the Cardano community to assess the quality and relevance of our content, and to gather suggestions for improvement.
Participation in interactive segments: We will measure listener participation in the interactive segments of our podcast, including the number of questions asked and contributions shared.
Influence on Cardano adoption: We will monitor the impact of our podcast on the adoption of Cardano and its DApps by observing growth trends in the Cardano community and analyzing feedback from new users.

With these different evaluation methods, we'll be able to effectively demonstrate the impact of our project on the Cardano community and the ecosystem as a whole.

Uniqueness of our project:

What makes our solution unique is our holistic approach to highlighting the success stories of projects supported by Cardano's Catalyst funds through a dedicated podcast. Our project stands out for its commitment to creating high-quality, informative and inspiring content, which provides a space to share authentic stories and lessons learned directly from project teams. By incorporating interactive segments and fostering community engagement, our podcast aims to create an immersive and collaborative experience for listeners, encouraging participation and promotion of the Cardano ecosystem. By highlighting these successes and inspiring the community, our solution will help boost the visibility, adoption and growth of Cardano and its DApps in a unique and meaningful way.

Important for Cardano:

This project is important for Cardano, as it contributes to several key aspects of the ecosystem:

Promoting adoption: by highlighting the successes of projects funded by Catalyst funds, our podcast inspires confidence in the Cardano ecosystem and encourages the adoption of blockchain and its DApps.
Community building: By providing a space to share inspiring stories and encourage collaboration, our project strengthens cohesion and engagement within the Cardano community.
Increased visibility: By providing quality content and actively promoting it, our podcast helps to raise Cardano's profile and attract the attention of new users, investors and potential contributors.
Education and awareness: By providing contextual information about the Cardano ecosystem and sharing lessons learned by project teams, our project educates and raises awareness in the community, strengthening understanding and commitment to Cardano.

With these factors, our project plays a crucial role in the continued growth and development of the Cardano ecosystem, contributing to its position as a leader in the blockchain industry.

Impact

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

Positive impact :

Our project will have a positive impact on the entire Cardano community in several ways:

Inspiration and motivation: By highlighting the successes of Catalyst-funded projects, our podcast will inspire and motivate community members to pursue their own initiatives and contribute to the Cardano ecosystem.
Education and awareness: By providing detailed information about successful projects and the Cardano ecosystem as a whole, our project will educate the community and strengthen its understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the blockchain field.
Engagement and collaboration: By providing a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences and ideas, our podcast will encourage engagement and collaboration within the Cardano community, fostering the development of new initiatives and partnerships.
Promoting adoption: By increasing the visibility of successful projects and of the Cardano ecosystem, our project will help attract new users, investors and potential contributors, thereby strengthening the adoption of Cardano and its DApps.

These aspects will help strengthen the Cardano community, promote its continued development and broaden its impact in the blockchain industry and beyond.

Value to the Cardano Community:

The success of our project will bring value to the Cardano community in several ways. Firstly, by highlighting the success stories of Catalyst-funded projects, our podcast will inspire and motivate community members, strengthening their engagement and participation in the Cardano ecosystem.

In addition, by providing detailed information and lessons learned directly from project teams, our project will educate the community and strengthen their understanding of Cardano and its DApps.

By providing a space to share knowledge, experiences and ideas, our podcast will also encourage collaboration and innovation within the community, fostering the development of new initiatives and partnerships.

Finally, by increasing Cardano's visibility and attracting the attention of new users, investors and potential contributors, our project will help to strengthen Cardano's adoption and position the ecosystem as a major player in the blockchain industry.

Impact measurement:

We will measure the impact of our project both quantitatively and qualitatively.

Quantitatively, we'll track indicators such as the number of listeners and downloads of each episode, the rate of listener engagement, the number of questions asked during the interactive segments, and the growth of the Cardano community after the broadcast of each episode.
Qualitatively, we will evaluate audience feedback, gathering comments and opinions on the quality and relevance of our content.

We will also observe the impact on Cardano adoption by analyzing feedback from new users and monitoring growth trends in the Cardano community.

To share our results, we will use several communication channels:

We'll be sharing the results and opportunities arising from our project in a variety of ways to reach a wide audience within the Cardano community.

Firstly, we'll broadcast each episode of our podcast on Spotify and Google Podcasts, to make the content accessible to a wide audience. In parallel, we'll be using social media, online forums and other communication channels to promote each episode and encourage engagement and discussion within the community.

In addition, we will regularly share updates and analysis on the performance of our podcast, as well as emerging opportunities resulting from our project, through publications on our social networks.

By proactively sharing our results and opportunities, we aim to maximize the impact of our project and encourage continued participation within the Cardano community.

Capability & Feasibility

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Capability to Deliver with Trust and Accountability:

Experience and Expertise: Our company, Uptodate Developers, boasts a team of over 18 developers with a proven track record in the development of web, mobile, and desktop applications. With over three years of active involvement in the Cardano blockchain space, we have accumulated solid experience in blockchain technology, decentralization, and web3 technologies.
Here's a podcast we produced as an example : <https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/updev>
Active Cardano Community Engagement: Our team members have been actively engaged in the Cardano community for three years, demonstrating a deep commitment to the ecosystem.

This includes :

-->Co-hosting the Cardano Summit 2021 and 2023 in DRCongo,

--> Participting in Cardano Summit 2023 in Dubai,

-->We've organized three past challenges: one, two, three.

--> Organizing meetings and conferences,

--> Contributing to open-source projects,

--> Conducting live code training on web3 development.

Community Support and Growth: During Fund 8, we organized 16 live coding sessions over four months, focusing on various aspects of blockchain development. These sessions resulted in the development of the Updev Community platform, an open-source initiative contributed to by participants. The subsequent growth of our community, with over 13,000 followers on various social media platforms, showcases our ability to attract and engage a diverse audience.
Transparency and Communication: Our commitment to transparency is evident in our monthly impact reports shared on social networks. We believe in maintaining open communication with the community to ensure they are informed about the progress, impact, and challenges of the project.
Conducting diverse Meetups on Cardano Blockchain since the bedinning of 2024
We also have a community with more than 15000 Followers+ on our diffenrent social medias :
Twitter
Linkdin
Facebook
Telegram
Instagram
Updev Community Users now more then 300 Active Users and more there 70k Views on articles annualy.

Steps to Demonstrate Trustworthiness:

Process documentation: We will document all our project selection processes, including judging criteria and scoring steps, to ensure transparency and consistency in our decisions.
Meeting commitments: We will scrupulously respect the deadlines announced for each project phase, including the selection of winners and the publication of results, in order to maintain the confidence of participants and stakeholders.
Open and regular communication: We will communicate transparently with participants, providing regular updates on project progress, deadlines and expectations, to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding.
External evaluation: We will seek external advice on our processes and results to ensure objectivity and credibility. This could include the involvement of independent experts in the project selection process or external audits of our practices.
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation: We will regularly assess our performance against project objectives and stakeholder expectations, putting in place feedback mechanisms to collect comments and suggestions for improvement.

By leveraging our experience, community engagement, and a commitment to transparency, we are well-positioned to deliver on the Updev Community project with high levels of trust and accountability.

Project Milestones

What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Milestone 1: Milestone 1: Podcast promotion and invitation to participate

Objective : Promote the podcast to the Cardano community and actively invite community members to share the successes of their Catalyst-funded projects.

A: Milestone outputs:

Development of a detailed questionnaire for project leaders, including questions about their background, challenges and successes.
Creation of promotional content for the podcast, including visuals and ads for social networks.
Publication of announcements on Cardano's communication channels, inviting project owners to participate by sharing their success stories financed by Catalyst funds.
Identification of at least 20 potential projects for the first episodes, based on their level of success and relevance to the community.

B: Acceptance criteria:

The questionnaire is comprehensive and well structured, covering all relevant aspects of Catalyst projects.
The promotional content is professional and attractive, adapted to different communication channels.
Announcements on Cardano's communication channels are well-targeted and encourage project promoters to participate.
The top 20 potential projects are clearly identified, with a brief description of each project and their relevance to the Cardano community.

C: Evidence of milestone completion:

Link to the questionnaire developed for project developers.
Links to promotional content created for the podcast.
Links to announcements published on Cardano communication channels.
PDF file of the 20 potential projects identified for the first episodes, with brief, relevant descriptions.

Milestone 2: Milestone 2: Production of 20 Podcasts

Objective : Produce the planned 20 podcast episodes, highlighting the success stories funded by Cardano's Catalyst funds.

A: Milestone outputs:

Finalization of questionnaires for each participating project owner, taking into account the specifics of each project.
Collection of responses from project leaders, including audio recordings presenting their project.
Processing of audio recordings and generation of podcast voices using Elevenlabs AI.
Creation of podcast episodes using the audio recordings and generated voices, editing and adapting them to podcast format.
Distribution of the 20 podcast episodes on designated platforms, including Spotify and Google Podcast.

B: Acceptance criteria:

Questionnaires for each project sponsor are complete and tailored to each specific project.
Project owner responses are collected and include the requested audio recordings.
Podcast voices are generated efficiently and with high quality by Elevenlabs AI.
The 20 podcast episodes are produced and broadcast in accordance with established quality and content standards.

C: Evidence of milestone completion:

Links to finalized questionnaires for each project owner.
Links to evidence of the collection of project owner responses, including audio recordings.
Evidence of podcast voice generation by Elevenlabs AI.
The 20 podcast episodes are broadcast and available on the designated platforms, and the links are available.

Final Milestone: Final Milestone: Sharing podcasts and collecting community feedback

Objective : Promote the 20 podcast episodes to the Cardano community and gather feedback from the community on the episodes broadcast.

A: Milestone outputs:

Implementation of a strategy to promote the 20 podcast episodes on social networks, forums and Cardano communities.
Organization of a launch event to introduce the episodes to the community and encourage engagement.
Actively collect community feedback on broadcast episodes, including comments and suggestions for improvement.
Analysis of feedback received and identification of strengths and areas for improvement for future episodes.

B: Acceptance criteria:

The promotional strategy is implemented effectively and targets different communication channels.
The launch event is well organized and generates interest and participation from the community.
Community feedback is actively collected and includes a variety of comments and suggestions.
In-depth feedback analysis is carried out, with specific actions identified to improve future episodes.

C: Evidence of milestone completion:

Links to publications and promotional announcements on social networks and Cardano forums.
Evidence of participation in the launch event, including photos.
Summary of community feedback collected, including an analysis of comments and suggestions.
Detailed action plan to implement identified improvements for future episodes.

Resources

Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

AVAILABLE TEAM

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Uptodate Developers

Uptodate Developers is a startup working in the promotion of new information and communication technologies under two aspects: By designing adapted solutions that contribute to the resolution of social problems and by promoting technology to young people. We train developers to understand customers problems, so that our team can suggest IT Software as part of the solution to the problems. We have two type of developers : Permanent and Freelances. When a project need skills that our permanent developers have, we hire freelances.

Dan Baruka

Project leader

CEO of Uptodate Developers.

Entrepreneur and Blockchain developer, Dan baruka is a software engineer and technology entrepreneur based in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo). He is the co-founder of the startup Uptodate Developers, which brings together young people working in new information and communication technologies. Its objective is to contribute to positively change Africa by using new technologies in entrepreneurship to contribute to the resolution of Africa's problems.

Languages : French & English

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-baruka-6a3423188>

Josephine Ndeze

Team Leader | Chef Operating Officer

COO at Uptodate Developers and Blockchain entrepreneur. Software engineer, Tech entrepreneur in Kinshasa (DR-Congo), Mandela washington fellowship Allumi 2022 | The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Ambassador (2019-2021) | MissGeekAfrca 2019.

Languages : French & English

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-ndeze-54115b188/?originalSubdomain=cd>

Priscille Bampata

General Coordinator Updev DRC

Coordinateur at Uptodate Developers and Blockchain entousiast.

Languages : French & Swahili

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscille-bampata-1b4a76224/>

Yannick Nsenga

DevOps | Trainer

Cardano Blockchain and senior blockchain developer : Haskell and Plutus, Software Engineer, Expert in application architecture, web full stack developer, Web 3.0, vue.js, Laravel, Node Js, Vuejs, Core.

Languages : French | English | Swahili

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/yannick-nsenga-121558ba/>

Kambale (Makasi) Mechack

web UI/UX designer | Developer Blockchain

We develop software on the Web 3 platform utilizing the Cardano blockchain. Our specialty lies in Frontend Cardano Blockchain Integration.

Blockchain,Web3, Reactjs, JavaScript, Sass, HTML5

Languages : French | English

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/yannick-nsenga-121558ba/>

Vital yengayenga

Community Manager | RS content strategy

Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, User Experience Design (UX), Copywriting, Copywriting, User Experience Writing, Content Strategy, Blog

Languages : French | English

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/vital-yengayenga/>

2.TEAM TO HIRE

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Latouifa Fetafeta

Cameraman and videos producer.

Freelance Editor and cameraman at Nyiragongo Ngoma Production, SARL

Language : French

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/latouifa-fetafeta-b7ba49160/>

Blaise P. Irenge

Photojournalist and Corporate Consultant.

Experienced Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Management, Business Strategy, and Marketing. Strong business development professional with a Certificat formation focused on Business and Entrepreneurship from Global Touch Corporate DRC. Professional photographe and consulting in Kivu Entrepreneurs.

Language : French & English

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaise-p-irenge-7b8b85133/>

3.PARTNERSHIP TO SIGN

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INGENIOUS CITY (For project evaluations)

Professional training and coaching

Ingenious City is an incubator platform and a co-working space which aims to bring together, in one place, all the actors of entrepreneurship in the DRC.

Language : French & English

<https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingenious-city/>

Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Total project cost : ADA 20,000

Milestone 1: Podcast promotion and invitation to participate : 8,000 ADA

Podcast production: 2,000 ADA

(Costs associated with the production of the 20 podcast episodes include the use of Elevenlabs AI to generate the podcast voices, editing and audio editing costs, as well as costs associated with distribution on podcast platforms such as Spotify and Google Podcast).

Podcast promotion: 2,000 ADA

(To promote podcasts effectively, expenses will be incurred for the creation of promotional content, including attractive visuals and ads for social networks. Advertising costs may also be required to reach a wider audience).

Organizing the launch event: 2,000 ADA

(Organizing a launch event to introduce podcasts to the Cardano community involves costs such as venue rental, event logistics, food and beverages, and event promotion costs).

Feedback analysis and future improvements: 2,000 ADA

(To analyze community feedback and implement improvements for future episodes, resources will be needed to carry out detailed analysis, as well as to cover the costs of implementing suggested changes).

Milestone 2: Production of 20 Podcasts : 8,000 ADA

Processing audio recordings: 2,000 ADA

(Audio recordings supplied by project owners will need to be processed to ensure optimum sound quality. This may involve the use of audio editing and editing software, as well as the hiring of sound professionals if necessary).

Podcast voice generation: 1,000 ADA

(Using Elevenlabs AI to generate podcast voices requires costs associated with using the technology and paying for services).

Creation of podcast episodes: 2,000 ADA

(Part of the funds will be dedicated to the actual creation of the 20 podcast episodes, including audio editing and final episode assembly).

Distribution on podcast platforms: 1,000 ADA

(To make the episodes available to the public, fees will be required for publication and distribution on popular podcast platforms, Spotify and Google Podcast. This includes promotion costs on these platforms).

Project management and coordination: 2,000 ADA

(Part of the funding can be allocated to overall project management, including coordination of the various stages of production, communication with project owners and partners, and management of deadlines and resources).

Final Milestone: Sharing podcasts and collecting community feedback: 4,000 ADA

Promotional strategy: 1,000 ADA

(Funds will be needed to implement an effective promotional strategy aimed at sharing the 20 podcast episodes on social networks, forums and Cardano communities. This may include costs for advertising, creating promotional content and promoting on online platforms).

Organizing the launch event: 1,000 ADA

(To organize a successful launch event, financial resources will be needed to cover the costs of venue rental, event logistics, food and beverages, and event promotion).

Gathering community feedback: 1,000 ADA

(Efforts will need to be made to actively gather community feedback on broadcast episodes. This may involve the use of online surveys, discussion forums or other means of engaging the community and collecting feedback).

Analyzing feedback and planning improvements: 1,000 ADA

(To analyze community feedback and identify areas of improvement for future episodes, resources will be needed to carry out a detailed analysis and develop an action plan to implement suggested changes).

Project Dependencies

No dependencies.

Value For Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The cost of the project represents good value for money for the Cardano ecosystem for several reasons. Firstly, the costs have been calculated to ensure the quality and professionalism of the podcast, which is essential to achieving our goal of community awareness and engagement. Speaker fees, for example, have been set taking into account average industry rates and the expertise required to produce high-quality content.

What's more, costs are commensurate with the project's ambitious goals. We aim to actively promote the podcast on multiple platforms, which requires investment in advertising and awareness-raising. Similarly, collecting and analyzing feedback from the community takes time and resources to conduct effectively, but is essential to ensure that the podcast meets the needs and interests of our audience.

Finally, the costs of the project were compared with other similar initiatives in the audio content production and social network promotion sector. We ensured that our costs remained competitive while maintaining the quality and impact of the podcast. As a result, the project represents significant value for the Cardano ecosystem, offering quality content, fostering community engagement and contributing to the adoption and growth of Cardano and its DApps.

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