Samuel Leathers - Product

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

Candidates Full Name

Samuel Leathers

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)

Chair or Vice Chair

What is your experiences within Intersect and Cardano?

IO Engineering Head of Product

Helped form the Core Infrastructure Roadmap Working Group

What are your pledges and plans should you be elected?

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

Why should the community vote for you?

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.

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

No

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

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