This is a huge steps toward Index Coop expansion towards becoming a global powerhouse. In the same time it’s always best to reflect how this came to be and we should acknowledge those who sets the groundworks for this.
Firstly huge thanks to @BigSky7 & @LemonadeAlpha for having the foresight to see the need for growth in Asia Pacific way back before there’s any APAC contributors in the Coop. Yet this was only Q1 of 2021.
Secondly to @Tudou and @Lanks for basically being the OG APAC contributors. Both joined the Coop sometime in April 2021, and since then they been killing in their respective fields (China and Institutional Business respectively). It’s because of this forum post that Lanks started back in end of June; that seeds this proposal. Do have a read to build context and see how APAC have grown since then.
Thirdly, @mrvls_brkfst and @Pepperoni_Joe whom both were our previous Index Coop Community Managers, their work in bringing and coaching the new breed of Owls (plus that LangOps by Gavin) also drive the momentum for us APAC to start its own working group. Also personal thanks to @afromac for also seeing the potential of what we can become.
The journey thus far has been quite an hyper-growth for APAC. Just in Q3 alone, the likes of @Cavalier_Eth that has become an integral part of the Product Working Group, @bradwmorris levelling up our overall Index Coop Onboarding Process, @0xMitz joining the ranks of Community Manager plus having a passion for education. Truly Owls from APAC is making a mark in the whole Index Coop Community.
Also don’t forget newcomers @silverbuddha, @Louisaraj, @Vanita to mention a few; this are gems that you’ll see they will shine soon. Both in Business Development but as well the overall growth of the region. Personally I’m super stocked by the HUGE talent we have here in APAC.
Lastly, @lee0007. I’m so glad that this has work out well for you and the whole of APAC. Which I recall only 2-3 weeks ago, you almost wanted to call it quits. But an opportunity came knocking like how it came knocking to me back in July (thanks @0x_Dev); and you’ve been killing it ever since. You’ve become an integral part of Asia Pacific with your specialise skill sets. For that, I would say that this is one of my best decision thus far I made in the Coop.
I’m looking forward to the discussion with the broader community about this proposal, and my co-authors will also be there to help answer them as well. My personal aspiration for this APWG is to become the next gen of how WG should work and run. As a natural progression of a DAO as they expand.
Super stocked and have a blessed weekend ahead all.
Cheers~