Committee Elections - 2024
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          • Intersect Steering Committee candidates
            • Kenric Nelson - ISC
            • Edward Emmanuel - ISC
            • Zain Khan - ISC
            • Abdulbasit Adigun Abdulrahman- ISC
            • Christian Oshea - ISC
            • Kavinda Kariyapperuma - ISC
            • Herine Omollo - ISC
            • Phil Lewis - ISC
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            • Yuki Oishi - ISC
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            • Kevin Hammond - ISC
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          • Cardano Civics Committee - candidates
            • Reshan Fernando - Cardano Civics
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            • Vianney Kweyamba - Cardano Civics
            • Deane Thomas - Cardano Civics
            • Abdulbasit Adigun Abdulrahman - Cardano Civics
            • Ekow Harding - Cardano Civics
            • Jaromir Tesar - Cardano Civics
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            • Taichi Yokoyama - Cardano Civics
            • Daniela Alves - Cardano Civics
            • Eystein Magnus Hansen - Cardano Civics
            • Jose Velazquez - Cardano Civics
            • Randy - Cardano Civics
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          • Budget Committee - candidates
            • Christopher Pokoo-Aikins - Budget
            • Mercy Fordwoo - Budget
            • Florian Pittini - Budget
            • Fanny Wijaya - Budget
            • Jose Velazquez - Budget
            • Marlon Daley - Budget
            • Jean Carlos Aguilar - Budget
            • Charles D'Angelo - Budget
            • Pepe Otegui - Budget
            • Max Oks - Budget
            • Kristijan Kowalsky - Budget
            • Christian Oshea - Budget
            • Lawrence Ley - Budget
            • Anuj Chaudhary - Budget
            • Deane Thomas - Budget
            • Jaromir Tesar - Budget
            • Nathan Angelo Kanapi - Budget
          • Open Source Committee - candidates
            • John Nickell - OSC
            • Philip DiSarro - OSC
            • Adam Dean - OSC
            • Marius Georgescu - OSC
            • Sam Jeffrey M - OSC
            • Pedro Lucas - OSC
            • Georg Link - OSC
            • Brian Hughes - OSC
            • Sebastian Pabon - OSC
            • Johnny Kelly - OSC
            • Additional Information on Open Source Candidates
          • Product Committee - candidates
            • Jonathan Partlow - Product
            • Juan Sierra - Product
            • Navjit Dhaliwal - Product
            • Naushad Fouze - Product
            • Ben Hart - Product
            • Samuel Leathers - Product
            • Phil Lewis - Product
            • Kyle Solomon - Product
            • Bart Kacicki - Product
            • Darby Bodden - Product
            • Demilade Jaiyeola - Product
            • Mark Byers - Product
            • Maciej Krasowski - Product
            • Bernard Sibanda - Product
            • Kristijan Kowalsky - Product
            • Bhanu Susarla - Product
          • Membership and Community Committee - candidates
            • Samuel Kobi - MCC
            • Ha Nguyen - MCC
            • Matthew Capps - MCC
            • Monique Tronchin - MCC (Withdrawn)
            • Caleb Montiel - MCC
            • Rodrigo Oyarzun Acuña - MCC
            • Anastasiia Polozova - MCC
            • Jeremiah Baani - MCC
            • Olivier Mwatsimulamo - MCC
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            • Faizan Shaikh- MCC
            • Wilmer Varon - MCC
            • Lawrence Ley - MCC
            • Bernard Sibanda - MCC
            • Brandon Cartwright - MCC
            • Anuj Chaudhary - MCC
            • Pablo Mellicovsky- MCC
            • Mubarak Oladimeji - MCC
            • Gabe Carr-Harris - MCC
            • Solomon Salifu - MCC
            • Martin Musagara - MCC
            • Bandu Boaz - MCC
            • Maximiliano Ferri - MCC
            • Max Oks - MCC
            • Charles D'Angelo - MCC
            • Baudouin Muvunga - MCC
            • Vaibhav Solanki - MCC
            • John Gibson - MCC
            • Nebiyu Sultan - MCC
            • Sanjaya Wanigasekera - MCC
            • Masaki Arai - MCC
            • Edomiya Girmay - MCC
            • Charles Hagan - MCC
            • Mohammed Mustapha Yakubu - MCC
            • Ian McCullough - MCC
            • Sebastián Aravena - MCC
            • Darlington Wleh - MCC
            • James Meidinger - MCC
            • Akheel Fouze - MCC
            • Collin Smith - MCC
            • Benjamin Baani - MCC
            • Lingling Liu - MCC
            • Nathan Angelo Kanapi - MCC
            • Randy - MCC
            • Sam Jeffrey M - MCC
            • Fanny Wijaya - MCC
            • Nathaniel Dwamena - MCC
            • David Tacuri - MCC
          • Technical Steering Committee - candidates
            • Josh Wellman - TSC
            • Delpe Acharige Wasana Delpage - TSC
            • Leandros Holleman - TSC
            • Nicolas Biri - TSC
            • Kevin Hammond - TSC
            • Markus Gufler - TSC
            • Johnny Kelly - TSC
            • Ronald Span - TSC
            • Faizan Shaikh- TSC
            • Adam Dean - TSC
            • Prabath Guruge - TSC
            • Bart Kacicki - TSC
            • Ben Hart - TSC
            • Zain Khan - TSC
          • Japanese translation of committee applicant biographies.
      • 2024 Board elections Introduction
        • How to apply as the Board Member seat
        • Role expectations
        • Requirements and considerations
        • Candidates for membership board seat election
        • Board Seat Candidates
          • Christian Oshea - Board
          • Kavinda Kariyapperuma - Board
          • William Price - Board
          • Max Oks - Board
          • Philip DiSarro - Board
          • Charles D'Angelo- Board
          • Jose Iadicicco - Board
          • Tevo Saks - Board
          • HOSKY TBD - Board
          • Anastasiia Polozova - Board
          • Collin Smith - Board
          • Jonas Makeke - Board
          • Thiago Nunes - Board
          • Adam Rusch - Board
          • Zain Khan - Board
          • Maria Carmo - Board
          • Nicodemus Rodriguez - Board
          • Simon Fleck - Board
          • Board Seat Candidate Biographies in Japanese
    • 2024 October Election Results
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Kenric Nelson - ISC

Candidates Full Name

Kenric Nelson

Are you currently part of the committee they are applying for?

No

Is there a particular role within the committee that you are interested in, if so which and why? (if applicable)

I will serve in Steering Committee roles which the other members believe I can offer the highest value. Roles in which I have considerable experience and expertise include facilitation of meetings in which I utilize sociocratic methods to assure that all voices are heard and decisions reflect rigorous analysis and consent

strategic planning in which I am able to balance aspirational and practical objectives

budget analysis in which I advocate a dynamic approach that establishes objectives and guardrails while allowing for response to changing circumstances

and project and personnel management in which clear organizational methods and empathic leadership enable members to contribute to a successful mission.

What is your experiences within Intersect and Cardano?

Kenric Nelson is President and Founder of Photrek, LLC which is an institutional member of Intersect. Photrek has completed pioneering research for Cardano on improving community decision-making. My accomplishments include running an ITN stakepool, successful execution of approximately a dozen Catalyst projects, serving on Catalyst Circle v2, publishing reviews of CIP-1694 governance, designing the Sociocratic Pluralism governance which seeks to establish high-quality processes for blockchain ecosystems, and contributing to the launch of the L∀LKUL DREP. On the Intersect Governance Working Group I have briefed the team on how consent decision making can improve outcomes in a manner similar to scientific peer review. For Catalyst, Photrek is currently a subcontractor to Input Output Global to evaluate the implementation and impact of using plural voting.

The Photrek team is committed to supporting the success of Intersect. To build an international team we have established Working Partner contracts that provide team members with the flexibility of an independent contractor and the commitment of portable benefits and indirect expenses to establish long-term coordination. Our Working Partners are serving Intersect in the roles of Board Observer (Juana Attieh), Civics Committee leadership (Jose Gambao, Eystein Hansen), and Members Committee Chair (Juana Attieh).

What are your pledges and plans should you be elected?

I pledge to dedicate an average of 30 hours per month to the Intersect Steering Committee, ensuring active participation in driving forward key objectives. My primary focus will be on supporting the development of effective governance structures that align with Cardano’s decentralized ethos. Additionally, I will work to foster collaboration within the Cardano ecosystem, promoting open-source initiatives and scalable solutions. By leveraging my background in governance, engineering development, and system dynamics, I plan to contribute to Intersect’s goal of enhancing community-driven decision-making and exceptional technological advancement toward the development of a world-class blockchain ecosystem.

Why should the community vote for you?

The Intersect community should vote for Kenric to serve on the Steering Committee because I bring a strong blend of governance and technical expertise that aligns with Intersect’s strategic goals. My experience in facilitating effective decision-making processes ensures that all voices are heard and decisions are well-considered. In addition, my skills in strategic planning and budget analysis will help the committee balance innovation with practical execution. I am committed to ensuring consistent and meaningful contributions to Intersect’s mission and the broader Cardano ecosystem.

Do you have any other Cardano affiliations or possible conflicts of interests, including you as an individual or an enterprise you are associated with?

Photrek is Kenric Nelson’s only affiliation. Photrek is sponsored by the Catalyst program as described in the next question but the programs Photrek is building are in alignment with the Intersect’s goals to build a successful ecosystem.

Are you currently in receipt of or previously received any Intersect or Cardano funding or grant?

Photrek does not currently have funding from Intersect. Photrek is currently performing on two F11 and two F12 projects. Our F11 projects are a subcontract to IOG on Alternative Voting Methods and prime contract to develop and launch the Sociocratic DREP, L∀LKUL. Our F12 projects are a prime contract to develop an AI Assistance for DREP governance and a subcontract to TrustLevel to improve the Catalyst proposal review process.

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