# Samuel Leathers - Product

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Product Committee Criteria:

* Strong understanding of Cardano ecosystem and blockchain technology
* Experience in future technology and strategy research and design.
* A good understanding of blockchain economics 
* Commitment to transparency, collaboration, and community-driven processes
* Ability to dedicate time for regular meetings and committee work
* Excellent communication and analytical skills
* Demonstrated integrity and commitment to Cardano's values
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<summary>Candidates Full Name</summary>

Samuel Leathers

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<summary>Are you currently part of the committee they are applying for?</summary>

No

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

Chair or Vice Chair

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<summary>What is your experiences within Intersect and Cardano?</summary>

IO Engineering Head of Product&#x20;

Helped form the Core Infrastructure Roadmap Working Group

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<summary>What are your pledges and plans should you be elected?</summary>

To keep the bureaucracy as minimalist as possible and have Intersect's primary goal to represent the community.

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<summary>Why should the community vote for you?</summary>

I've been leading the team developing the node for a couple years now. I'm constantly involved with the community and identifying what needs they have. I want to be conservative with spending the budget.

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

No

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<summary>Are you currently in receipt of or previously received any Intersect or Cardano funding or grant?</summary>

Me personally, no, IOG probably, but that's above my pay grade.

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