REGENERANT CATALUNYA GG24 - UPDATES FROM OCT 7 OPS SYNC
Meeting Date: October 7, 2025
Updated: October 8, 2025
Status: Key decisions made, implementation required
🎯 KEY DECISIONS MADE
1. Communication Tools - CONFIRMED âś…
WhatsApp Groups - APPROVED
- âś… Decision: Use WhatsApp for program coordination
- âś… Structure: Minimum 2 separate groups required:
- Group 1: Projects group (all 12 projects + ReFi BCN team)
- Group 2: Local partners/council group (Oriol, MarilĂł, ReFi BCN team)
- Action Required: Create groups by October 10
- Owner: Giulio
Notion Usage - MINIMAL APPROACH âś…
- âś… Decision: Use Notion but keep it simple
- âś… Approach:
- One-pagers only (like Google Docs)
- NOT comprehensive project management databases
- Document-focused, not workflow-focused
- Easy migration to public Flowershow when needed
- Email-based access for participants (no complex onboarding)
- Implication: The full 53-entry database I created is NOT the approach
- Alternative: Create simple one-page documents instead
- Action Required: Adjust Notion strategy by October 10
- Owner: Giulio + Andrea
2. Entity Naming - PENDING CONFIRMATION ⏳
Decision Discussion:
- Options considered: La Fundició vs. Kerasbuti vs. La Col·lectiva
- Preference: La FundiciĂł (better institutional credibility, better website)
- Status: Pending confirmation with MarilĂł/stakeholders
- Concern: Mariló may prefer Kerasbuti and “is not flexible”
Current Usage in Documents:
- Most docs say “La Fundició / Keras Buti”
- Some just say “La Fundició”
Action Required:
- âś… Julio to confirm entity naming with stakeholders ASAP
- Update all documents once confirmed
- Use for: Partnership agreements, public communications, Gitcoin registration
Recommended Approach Until Confirmed: Continue using “La Fundició / Keras Buti” in all materials to be safe
3. Funding Process & Timeline - CLARIFIED âś…
€5,000 from La Fundició/Kerasbuti:
- ✅ Process confirmed: Through Julio’s freelance invoice
- âś… Flow:
- Julio receives €5k via freelance invoice
- Personal donation to program (tax manageable for Julio’s situation)
- B2B conversion to crypto
- Send to Demo6/Safe Multisig
- Timeline: Can be done next week (before end of Oct 13)
- Owner: Julio
€6,000 from Miceli Social:
- Status: Compromiso/agreement drafted but needs editing
- Missing details that need to be added
- Action: Julio to finalize and send back
- Owner: Julio
Global Matching Funds (~$20k):
- âś… Gitcoin response expected: October 28th
- âś… Funds available: Mid-to-late October
- âś… Critical requirement: Need local funds ON-RAMPED by end of October
- âś… Distribution timing: Matching funds distributed once local funds are on-chain
- No formal compromiso needed from Gitcoin/Celo/ETH Foundation for most funds
- Only Milwaukee (large individual contributor) might require agreement
Updated Timeline:
- Oct 9-13: Julio processes €5k (freelance invoice → crypto → multisig)
- Oct 9-13: Finalize Miceli compromiso
- Mid-Oct: Gitcoin platform opens, funds become available
- By Oct 28: Local funds MUST be on-ramped to multisig
- By Oct 28: Gitcoin voting period closes, final results
- Late Oct: Global matching funds distributed (once local funds confirmed on-chain)
4. Meeting Cadence - ESTABLISHED âś…
Weekly Internal GD24/GG24 Meetings:
- âś… Frequency: Weekly
- âś… Day: Thursdays
- âś… Start date: Week of October 20th (NOT this week due to Cycles meetings Oct 14-16)
- âś… Focus: Exclusively on GG24 program - round design, execution, preparations
- Attendees: Luiz, Giulio, Andrea
Biweekly Meetings with Local Partners:
- âś… Frequency: Biweekly (every 2 weeks)
- âś… Start date: Week of October 20th or last week of October
- âś… Attendees: Luiz, Giulio, Andrea + Oriol (Miceli) + MarilĂł (La FundiciĂł)
- Purpose: Partner coordination, decision alignment, program updates
- Action: Schedule via group chat once dates confirmed
5. Priorities & Next Steps - ASSIGNED âś…
Julio’s Actions:
- Complete €10k application by Thursday (Oct 10) deadline
- For: 8-month incubation program
- Amount: €10k per project
- Applicant: ReFi Barcelona (stewarding regional funding support)
- Confirm entity naming with stakeholders (MarilĂł)
- Process €5k from La Fundició/Kerasbuti (by Oct 13)
- Finalize Miceli compromiso and send back
Luiz’s Actions:
- Work on round design and execution timeline
- Define workshops, support levels, program timeline
- Coordinate article publication (AFTER Mount/Regen Coordination announces)
- Create detailed timeline showing:
- When to on-ramp local funds
- When to expect global matching
- Workshop schedules
- Distribution timelines
Team Actions:
- Schedule first GG24 weekly meeting for late October (Thursday)
- Coordinate timing with Andrea via group chat
📊 IMPACT ON PREVIOUS PLANNING
Changes to Critical Week Action Plan:
REMOVED/MODIFIED:
Create comprehensive Notion database with 53 entriesFull project management system in Notion- Changed to: Simple one-pager documents approach
CONFIRMED/VALIDATED:
- âś… WhatsApp groups creation (was already in plan)
- âś… Safe Multisig setup (still critical, Oct 9)
- âś… Partnership agreements (still needed, but Miceli in progress)
- âś… Gitcoin registration (still critical, Oct 11-12)
ADJUSTED TIMELINE:
- Launch week intensity slightly reduced because:
- Cycles meetings Oct 14-16 (Julio’s focus)
- Weekly GG24 meetings don’t start until Oct 20
- More breathing room for preparations
ADDED CLARITY:
- Clear on-ramping deadline: End of October
- Clear Gitcoin response date: October 28
- Clear meeting structure starting Oct 20
🔄 UPDATED CRITICAL PATH
Week of Oct 7-13 (THIS WEEK):
Day 1-2 (Oct 8-9):
- Luiz: Safe Multisig setup
- Giulio: Complete €10k application (priority)
- Giulio: Confirm entity naming with MarilĂł
- Andrea: Begin simple Notion one-pagers (not complex database)
Day 3-5 (Oct 10-12):
- Julio: Process €5k through freelance → crypto → multisig
- Julio: Finalize Miceli compromiso
- Giulio: Create 2 WhatsApp groups
- Team: Gitcoin registration begins (once platform opens)
- Luiz: Work on round design/execution timeline document
Day 6 (Oct 13):
- €5k on-ramped to multisig (target completion)
- Pre-launch preparations continue
Week of Oct 14-20 (NEXT WEEK):
Oct 14-16: Cycles Meetings (Julio’s focus)
- Strategic workshop with Cycles team Oct 14
- European Blockchain Convention Oct 15-16
- Potential partner meetings during convention
Oct 14-28: Gitcoin Grants Round 24 LIVE
- Donation window open
- Marketing campaign active
- Daily monitoring and support
Oct 20: First Weekly GG24 Meeting (Thursday)
- Team establishes regular rhythm
- Review progress, plan ahead
Week of Oct 21-27:
- Continue supporting donation window
- Prepare for fund distributions
- Finalize on-ramping if not complete
Week of Oct 28 - Nov 3:
- Oct 28: Gitcoin voting closes, results finalized
- Late October: Global matching funds distributed
- Early November: Kick-off workshop preparations
📝 UPDATED ACTION ITEMS BY OWNER
LUIZ - Strategy & Finance
Immediate (Oct 8-10):
- Safe Multisig setup (CRITICAL - blocks everything)
- Work on comprehensive round design document
- Create detailed program timeline with all dates
- Coordinate article publication timing (wait for Mount announcement)
Near-term (Oct 11-20):
- Global partner confirmations written documentation
- Partnership agreement with Miceli (once Julio sends edited version)
- Financial tracking system setup
- Weekly meeting preparation (start Oct 20)
GIULIO - Operations & Partnerships
Immediate (Oct 8-10):
- Complete €10k incubation application (PRIORITY - Due Thursday Oct 10)
- Confirm entity naming with MarilĂł/stakeholders (URGENT)
- Create 2 WhatsApp groups (Oct 10):
- Projects group (12 projects + team)
- Partners/council group (Oriol, MarilĂł, team)
- Adjust Notion approach: Create simple one-pagers instead of complex database
Near-term (Oct 11-13):
- Process €5k: Freelance invoice → crypto → multisig
- Finalize and send back Miceli compromiso (with edits)
- Gitcoin platform registration (12 projects)
- Technical infrastructure setup (simplified)
ANDREA - Communications & Program Design
Immediate (Oct 8-10):
- Begin marketing materials (may be slightly less urgent given Cycles week)
- Start simple Notion one-pagers (not complex databases)
- Prepare content for article (pending Mount announcement)
Near-term (Oct 11-20):
- Support Giulio with Gitcoin registration content
- Continue marketing material development
- Workshop content planning (for Luiz’s timeline work)
- Join weekly meetings starting Oct 20
🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PLANNING
What This Means:
1. Slightly Less Intense Launch Week
- Cycles meetings Oct 14-16 mean Giulio partially occupied
- Weekly intensive GG24 meetings don’t start until Oct 20
- Still need to launch Oct 14, but with understanding of bandwidth
2. Clear Financial Timeline
- End of October is HARD DEADLINE for on-ramping local funds
- This is critical for receiving global matching
- Process is clearer now: Julio handles €5k conversion, simpler than expected
3. Simpler Tools Approach
- Don’t overcomplicate Notion
- Use WhatsApp as primary coordination (already familiar to everyone)
- Save energy for program execution, not tool complexity
4. Regular Cadence Established
- Weekly Thursdays internal (starting Oct 20)
- Biweekly with partners (starting late Oct)
- More sustainable than ad-hoc scrambling
5. Entity Naming Still Open
- Don’t finalize any public materials with specific entity name yet
- Wait for Julio’s confirmation with Mariló
- Use “La Fundació / Keras Buti” in interim documents
⚠️ CRITICAL UPDATES TO PREVIOUS TODOS
ADJUSTED PRIORITIES:
HIGHEST PRIORITY NOW:
- ✅ Giulio: €10k application (Due Thursday Oct 10)
- âś… Luiz: Safe Multisig setup (Due Oct 9)
- âś… Giulio: Confirm entity naming (Due Oct 9-10)
- ✅ Giulio: Process €5k conversion (Due by Oct 13)
- âś… Team: Gitcoin registration (Due Oct 11-12)
MODIFIED APPROACH:
- ❌ Don’t create 53-entry Notion database
- âś… Create simple Notion one-pagers instead
- âś… Use WhatsApp as primary coordination tool
- âś… Focus on getting local funds on-chain by Oct 28
DEFERRED TO POST-OCT 20:
- Detailed workshop content (work on during weekly meetings)
- Comprehensive evaluation rubrics (work with partners in biweekly meetings)
- Long-term planning (address in regular meeting cadence)
đź“… UPDATED MEETING SCHEDULE
This Week (Oct 7-13):
- Normal ops sync (completed Oct 7)
- Ad-hoc coordination as needed
- Focus on critical path items
Next Week (Oct 14-20):
- Oct 14: Cycles strategic workshop (Giulio)
- Oct 15-16: European Blockchain Convention (Giulio)
- Oct 14-28: GG24 donation window LIVE
- Ad-hoc team coordination as needed
Week of Oct 20 Onward:
- Every Thursday: Internal GG24 weekly meeting (Luiz, Giulio, Andrea)
- Every 2 weeks: Partner coordination meeting (+ Oriol, MarilĂł)
- First partner meeting: Late Oct (exact date TBD via group)
🔄 NOTION STRATEGY - REVISED
ORIGINAL PLAN (NO LONGER APPLICABLE):
53-entry comprehensive databaseMultiple views and complex project managementFull program roadmap in Notion
NEW PLAN (ALIGNED WITH OCT 7 DECISION):
Minimal One-Pager Approach:
Document 1: Program Overview (One-pager)
- Quick program summary
- Key dates and timeline
- Contact information
- Basic FAQs
Document 2: For Projects - Getting Started (One-pager)
- Simple onboarding checklist
- Wallet setup instructions
- Karma GAP setup guide
- WhatsApp group info
- Support contacts
Document 3: For Projects - Impact Reporting Template (One-pager)
- Simple template for updates
- Based on Common Approach
- Examples included
- Submission process
Document 4: Partner Coordination Notes (One-pager)
- Meeting notes from biweekly sessions
- Decisions log
- Action items
- Maintained by ReFi BCN team
Document 5: Workshop Schedule & Materials (One-pager per workshop)
- Workshop 1: Web3 Fundamentals
- Workshop 2: Impact Measurement
- Workshop 3: Governance
- Workshop 4: Future Funding
Access Method:
- Share via email link (no complex Notion workspace onboarding)
- Recipients can view/comment without creating Notion accounts
- Easy to migrate to Flowershow when ready for public publication
Creation Timeline:
- Basic structure: Oct 10
- Content population: Oct 11-20 (during weekly meetings)
- Refinement: Ongoing through program
âś… FINAL CHECKLIST - WHAT TO DO NOW
Immediate Actions (Oct 8):
- Read and internalize these updates
- Update personal task lists to reflect new priorities
- Adjust expectations for launch week (Cycles meetings context)
- Confirm understanding of financial timeline (local on-ramp by Oct 28)
Day 1 (Oct 9):
- Luiz: Start Safe Multisig setup
- Giulio: Work on €10k application (finish by Oct 10)
- Giulio: Contact MarilĂł about entity naming
- Andrea: Start simple Notion one-pagers (not complex database)
Day 2 (Oct 10):
- Giulio: Submit €10k application (deadline)
- Giulio: Confirm entity name or proceed with “La Fundició / Keras Buti”
- Giulio: Create 2 WhatsApp groups
- Luiz: Continue Safe Multisig setup
- Team: Funds allocation methodology meeting (if still needed - may defer to weekly meetings)
Days 3-5 (Oct 11-13):
- Giulio: Process €5k conversion process
- Giulio: Gitcoin registration (12 projects)
- Giulio: Finalize Miceli compromiso
- Luiz: Work on round design timeline document
- Team: Continue launch preparations with realistic bandwidth
Week of Oct 14:
- Launch GG24 donation window (Oct 14)
- Support Giulio’s Cycles meetings (Oct 14-16)
- Daily monitoring of donation window
- Prepare for weekly meeting cadence starting Oct 20
BOTTOM LINE:
- âś… Tools approach is simpler (WhatsApp + minimal Notion one-pagers)
- ✅ Financial process is clearer (Julio handles €5k, deadline Oct 28 for on-ramping)
- âś… Meeting structure established (weekly Thursdays starting Oct 20)
- ⏳ Entity naming pending (waiting on Mariló confirmation)
- 🎯 €10k application is new HIGH PRIORITY (due Oct 10)
The good news: The approach is more sustainable and less overwhelming than the original comprehensive database plan. Focus on essentials, use familiar tools, establish regular rhythms.
Document Status: Updated with Oct 7 Ops Sync Decisions
Created: October 8, 2025
Next Review: October 10, 2025 (after key deliverables due)
Action: Share with team for alignment