[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Token Allies, the first Decentralized VC on Cardano, is poised to redefine venture capital. The VC will be managed by the Token Allies DAO, aimed to ease capital flow and broaden opportunities by disrupting the traditional VC model and engaging many ecosystem participants.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

Attracting investors from East Asia will have a profound impact on the Cardano community. This initiative will bridge the gap between East Asian capital and global blockchain innovation, fostering a rich exchange of ideas, resources, and cultural perspectives. By tapping into one of the world's most dynamic economic regions, Token Allies will bring a surge of new investments and attention to Cardano-based projects, enhancing the network's diversity, reach, and overall vibrancy. This influx of East Asian investors will not only provide essential funding but also open up new markets and collaboration opportunities, driving growth and innovation within the Cardano ecosystem.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Lucas Macchiavelli is the general project manager and leads the institutional relationships of the DAO and marketing strategy

Alex Pestchanker is responsible for the technology area and is the one responsible for developing and maintaining the platform and its integrations. Also responsible for the Business Model and its iterations.

Elias Arias is responsible for marketing operations and community management.

Facundo Lopez is responsible for business development

We also have an existing team of 1 PM, 2 Devs and 1 UX that works closely with Alex and is the team that developed the platform so far.

[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

MILESTONE 1: (Month 1-2) Development and Localization of Investor Onboarding Materials

>MILESTONE 2: (Month 3-4) Launch of Targeted Outreach Campaigns

>MILESTONE 3: (Month 5-6) Expansion of Investor Network and Community Engagement

>MILESTONE 4: (Month 6) Evaluation and Scaling Strategy

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Our core team, is comprised of 4 partners from Argentina, who are active members in Catalyst and the Cardano ecosystem, looking to leave a footprint in the world. We are passionate about the potential that Cardano can provide to people all over the world.

Lucas Macchiavelli

Lucas started his journey in the traditional stock markets, and quickly made his road into a passion at 19 years old. After advising several clients to traditional investments he turned his sight into Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology, where he recognized it's life changing potential. Thanks to blockchain technology many doors that were previously closed opened, crowdfunding was one of them. After seeing the difficulties with traditional funding methods, he came up with Token Allies. F8 Proposal Assessor & Cardano Ambassador.

F7 Funded Proposer (https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/382611)

F8 Funded Proposer (https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/400427)

F9 Funded Proposer (https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/64666)

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmacchiavelli/

Alex Pestchanker

Alex has 24+ years of experience building Digital Products and Companies. He has a dual background, on one side a Solutions Architect and Developer (Cloud, Blockchain, C#, .NET, Java, Angular, DevOps) and on the other side a Company Builder and Advisor, building high-performance teams to deliver products that customers love (Customer Development, Agile, Lean, Design Thinking). Alex is also a professor at ITBA (one of the most prestigious engineering universities in LATAM) and a public speaker, helping to build common knowledge around Digital Transformation, Exponential Organizations, and Abundance.

Within Cardano, Alex is an active community member, performed as Proposal Assessor in F6, F7, F8 and F9 with high ratings on his assessments, and Veteran PA in F7, F8 and F9. He has also been awarded several times for his proposals and successfully completed most of them such as:

F6: Proposals Mentors Marketplace ( https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/369749-48088 ),

F7: Proposals Mentors Marketplace -cont (https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/382926),

F8: DCorps - Digital company registry (https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/400064),

F8:Funding real world Businesses (https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/422489-48088),

F9:Bringing Business to Cardano (https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/422416-48088), among others.

Alex is also a 1st cohort ATALA-Prism Pioneer a 3rd cohort Plutus pioneer and 1st cohort Marlowe's pioneer.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apestchanker/

Facundo Lopez

His entrepreneurial mindset has led him to develop skills and live experiences throughout his company path that were essential when it came to create, design and execute Token Allies. His ambition, passion, perseverance and abilities, combined with all the knowledge acquired during his academic training, are crucial when carrying out and managing the project, especially when taking care of administrative issues.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/facundo-l%C3%B3pez-franceschi-b13814184/

Elias Aries

Started as a content creator, creating and managing CardanoWeekly, on Instagram. Through strategic marketing efforts, Elias witnessed firsthand the overwhelming support of the Cardano community and recognized the importance of simplifying information for a broader audience to comprehend the project and its ecosystem. This experience led him to join the Token Allies team, where he seamlessly transitioned his skills into a more institutional landscape.

Linkedin: <https://www.linkedin.com/in/elias-aires-342058236/>

Both Alex and Lucas are known active members of the Cardano ecosystem, as cofounders of the LATAM Cardano Community helping to building impact in and out of the Latin America region and hosts of the LATAM Townhall and Spaces weekly meetings that aim to lower the barriers for adoption of Cardano in Latin America and organizers of the 13 CIP 1694 Cardano Decentralized Workshops held in LATAM and attendees of the Global CIP 1694 workshop in Edinburgh.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

To complete

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The cost of the project represents exceptional value for the Cardano ecosystem due to its strategic focus on sustainable growth and long-term benefits. By facilitating the entry of new investors into the ecosystem, the project promises to significantly amplify the network's utility, adoption, and visibility. This is an investment in the future scalability and diversity of the Cardano ecosystem, ensuring it remains competitive and innovative in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. The return on investment is envisaged not just in financial terms but also in the form of a stronger, more vibrant, and globally connected Cardano community.