Steem Research Foundation
Face-to-Face Meeting, May 2018
Steem Research Foundation
Face-to-Face Meeting - May 17, 2018
Welcome & Introductions
Agenda
What is the Steem Research Foundation?
How does the Steem Research Foundation Operate?
Who are the Steem Research Foundation Participants and How do they Engage?
How does the Steem Research Foundation Grow?
When does the Steem Research Foundation Launch?
Agree to Action Items and Next Steps
Antitrust Considerations
The participants in this meeting acknowledge that they may compete with one another in various lines of business and that it is therefore imperative that they and their respective representatives act in a manner that does not violate any applicable antitrust laws and regulations. Each participant may have similar agreements with others. Each participant may design, develop, manufacture, acquire or market competitive deliverables, products and services, and conduct its business, in whatever way it chooses. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the participants agree not to have any discussion relating to any product pricing, methods or channels of product distribution, division of markets, allocation of customers or any other topic that should not be discussed among competitors.
Meeting Goals
Introducing the Steem Research Foundation
VISION OF THE STEEM RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Ned Scott
Mission of the SRF
The purpose and mission of the Foundation is to support, advance and develop a technical and business environment in the computer industry for the Steem blockchain, SMTs and blockchain technologies in general through education initiatives and the sponsorship of technical programs.
The specific purposes of the Foundation are:
Near-Term Goals of the SRF
Discussion and Next Steps on Mission/Goals and Deliverables
Actions and Next Steps Based on Discussion
SRF Planned Structure and Operational Model
Legal Documents
Completed
Filed in Delaware on January 24, 2018 as a 501(c)6 non-profit corporation
Additional Docs Necessary
Organizational Structure
Board of Directors
Working Groups
Consultants/Vendors
Staff
Executive Committee
Board of Directors Composition
Each Charter Member may nominate a candidate to be elected as a Director to serve a three year term.
Each Charter Member may appoint an alternate representative to serve on the Board on a temporary basis; the designated Director and the alternate may attend meetings in a nonvoting capacity (the alternate being in a nonvoting capacity)
Ideal Board member candidates have deep industry expertise, strong interest in the mission of the SRF, and an ability to commit the time necessary to lead.
Size of the Board is limited to ensure that it is a functional group, well-equipped to drive forward progress.
Proposed size of no less than 5 and no more than 11 with a focus on cross-sector diversity across each target segment.
Developer Advocate
Content Creator/Community Advocate
International Representation
Legal Representation
(Media IP)
Proposed Board of Directors/Officers
Initial Appointment: The Initial Board of Directors may be appointed by the incorporator or the sole current Board member and shall consist of representatives of the Charter Members who have executed the Charter Members Agreement; such Charter Members shall prior to or contemporaneously at the Organization meeting of the Foundation submit an executed Charter Member Agreement. Said members of the Initial Board of Directors shall serve until their term expires or terminates or until their successors are elected.
�Officers: chairperson, a president who is also the chief executive officer, a secretary, and a treasurer.
Board Roles & Responsibilities
The Fun Role
The Legal Role
Expectation is that Board of Directors will spend 1-2 hours per month related directly to the governance of the organization and 3-5 hours a month evangelizing.
Board/Officer Meeting Cadence
Recommendation:
Discussion and Next Steps on Organization of Leadership
Actions and Next Steps Based on Discussion
Networking Break
SRF Participation Model
Target Audiences
Target Members
Target Industries
Activities of the Foundation
Concrete Developer Resources
Events
Public Website
Education/Professional Development
Goals
Activities
Structure
Member�Value
Gradual Expansion Plan
Broader Set of�Industry� Participants�Added
Core Set of�Industry� Participants�Added
Board members�secured
Virtual recommends a gradual opening of the organization to ensure forward progress in a methodical, controlled manner
These are generally�the deeper financial�and resource commitments
These are generally�the lighter financial�and resource commitments
Participation Growth Path
Membership Structure
Member Classes |
Charter Member ($$$$)�(Targeted for those organizations most strongly committed to the mission of the SRF and which seek the deepest level of participation)� |
General Member ($$$)�(Targeted for those organizations that plan to participate in SRF at meaningful levels)� |
Associate Member ($$)�(Targeted for those organizations that seek a modest level of participation in SRF)� |
Example Membership Benefits
Benefit | Charter | General | Associate |
Eligible to appoint a representative to be elected to sit on the Board | ✓ | | |
Eligible to be appointed or elected as an officer | ✓ | | |
Entitled to one vote on any matters brought forth to the members for a vote | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
May Chair a Working Group | ✓ | ✓ or co-chair | |
May Participate in a Working Group | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
May participate in Conference Calls and Meetups | ✓ | ✓ able to present if asked by the Board | ✓ |
May attend all-member events | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Right to be listed on the SRF website with a hyperlink | ✓ | ✓ | |
Right to be listed in SRF press releases | ✓ | ✓ | |
Access to Working Group outputs before they are made available publicly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Access to Professional Development offerings (fee may depend on membership level) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
May attend SRF hosted events (fee may depend on membership level) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
SRF Recruitment Plan
Recruitment
Staff Driven
Sales Resource
Events
PR and Marketing Channels
Member Driven
SRF Launch
Launch Success
What does a successful launch look like for SRF:
Timing
May 17
1st Face-to-Face Mtg.
By June 30
2nd Face-to-Face meeting held
Timing??
Final review of governance docs, choose BOD & Officers
Timing??
Founding Board member signed membership agreements received
Timing??
Operational Meeting/1st Board Meeting
Timing
Soft launch; announcement of foundation
Timing??
Public launch at an event?
Summary and Next Steps
Meeting Goals Achieved
Next Steps
Welcome & Introductions
Agenda
What is the Steem Research Foundation?
How does the Steem Research Foundation Operate?
Who are the Steem Research Foundation Participants and How do they Engage?
How does the Steem Research Foundation Grow?
When does the Steem Research Foundation Launch?
Agree to Action Items and Next Steps
Antitrust Considerations
The participants in this meeting acknowledge that they may compete with one another in various lines of business and that it is therefore imperative that they and their respective representatives act in a manner that does not violate any applicable antitrust laws and regulations. Each participant may have similar agreements with others. Each participant may design, develop, manufacture, acquire or market competitive deliverables, products and services, and conduct its business, in whatever way it chooses. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the participants agree not to have any discussion relating to any product pricing, methods or channels of product distribution, division of markets, allocation of customers or any other topic that should not be discussed among competitors.
Meeting Goals
Introducing the Steem Research Foundation
VISION OF THE STEEM RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Ned Scott
Mission of the SRF
The purpose and mission of the Foundation is to support, advance and develop a technical and business environment in the computer industry for the Steem blockchain, SMTs and the Steem ecosystem in general through education initiatives and the sponsorship of technical programs.
The specific purposes of the Foundation are:
Near-Term Goals of the SRF
Discussion and Next Steps on Mission/Goals and Deliverables
Actions and Next Steps Based on Discussion
SRF Planned Structure and Operational Model
Legal Documents
Completed
Filed in Delaware on January 24, 2018 as a 501(c)6 non-profit corporation
Additional Docs Necessary
Organizational Structure
Board of Directors
Working Groups
Consultants/Vendors
Staff
Executive Committee
Board of Directors Composition
Each Charter Member may nominate a candidate to be elected as a Director to serve a three year term.
Each Charter Member may appoint an alternate representative to serve on the Board on a temporary basis; the designated Director and the alternate may attend meetings in a nonvoting capacity (the alternate being in a nonvoting capacity)
Ideal Board member candidates have deep industry expertise, strong interest in the mission of the SRF, and an ability to commit the time necessary to lead.
Size of the Board is limited to ensure that it is a functional group, well-equipped to drive forward progress.
Proposed size of no less than 3 and no more than 11 with a focus on cross-sector diversity across each target segment.
Developer Advocate
Content Creator/Community Advocate
International Representation
Legal Representation
(Media IP)
Proposed Board of Directors/Officers
Initial Appointment: The Initial Board of Directors may be appointed by the incorporator or the sole current Board member and shall consist of representatives of the Charter Members who have executed the Charter Members Agreement; such Charter Members shall prior to or contemporaneously at the Organization meeting of the Foundation submit an executed Charter Member Agreement. Said members of the Initial Board of Directors shall serve until their term expires or terminates or until their successors are elected.
�Officers: chairperson, a president who is also the chief executive officer, a secretary, and a treasurer.
Board Roles & Responsibilities
The Fun Role
The Legal Role
Expectation is that Board of Directors will spend 1-2 hours per month related directly to the governance of the organization and 3-5 hours a month evangelizing.
Board/Officer Meeting Cadence
Recommendation:
Discussion and Next Steps on Organization of Leadership
Actions and Next Steps Based on Discussion
Networking Break
SRF Participation Model
Target Audiences
Target Members
Target Industries
Activities of the Foundation
Concrete Developer Resources
Community
Events
Public Website
Professional Development
Standards Development
Goals
Activities
Structure
Member�Value
Gradual Expansion Plan
Broader Set of�Industry� Participants�Added
Core Set of�Industry� Participants�Added
Board members�secured
Virtual recommends a gradual opening of the organization to ensure forward progress in a methodical, controlled manner
These are generally�the deeper financial�and resource commitments
These are generally�the lighter financial�and resource commitments
Participation Growth Path
Membership Structure
Member Classes |
Charter Member ($$$$)�(Targeted for those organizations most strongly committed to the mission of the SRF and which seek the deepest level of participation)� |
General Member ($$$)�(Targeted for those organizations that plan to participate in SRF at meaningful levels)� |
Associate Member ($$)�(Targeted for those organizations that seek a modest level of participation in SRF)� |
Example Membership Benefits
Benefit | Charter | General | Associate |
Eligible to appoint a representative to be elected to sit on the Board | ✓ | | |
Eligible to be appointed or elected as an officer | ✓ | | |
Entitled to one vote on any matters brought forth to the members for a vote | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
May Chair a Working Group | ✓ | ✓ or co-chair | |
May Participate in a Working Group | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
May participate in Conference Calls and Meetups | ✓ | ✓ able to present if asked by the Board | ✓ |
May attend all-member events | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Right to be listed on the SRF website with a hyperlink | ✓ | ✓ | |
Right to be listed in SRF press releases | ✓ | ✓ | |
Access to Working Group outputs before they are made available publicly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Access to Professional Development offerings (fee may depend on membership level) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
May attend SRF hosted events (fee may depend on membership level) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
SRF Recruitment Plan
Recruitment
Staff Driven
Events
PR and Marketing Channels
Member Driven
SRF Launch
Launch Success
What does a successful launch look like for SRF:
Timing
May 17/18
Validation
By June 29
2nd Face-to-Face meeting held
Timing??
Final review of governance docs, choose BOD & Officers
Timing??
Founding Board member signed membership agreements received
Timing??
Operational Meeting/1st Board Meeting
Timing
Soft launch; announcement of foundation
Timing??
Public launch at an event?
Summary and Next Steps
Meeting Goals Achieved
Next Steps