From Grants to Growth: How Gitcoin is Shaping the Future of Open Source Development with Meg Lister

Episode notes

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast , host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Meg Lister, General Manager of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, a platform that has helped to disseminate grant funding to more than 4,000 projects within the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. Join them as they: Discuss the catalytic effect of transparent funding mechanisms Analyze the success rates in grant funding Unpack the evolution of Gitcoin and the emergence of 2.0 Delve into the balance between centralized and decentralized processes in Gitcoin Unpack quadratic funding and the role of community contributions in Gitcoin Shine a light on Meg's perspective on finding a career aligned with personal missions And much more! Meg Lister is the General Manager of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, where she spearheads initiatives aimed to revolutionize grant funding through the use of blockchain technology. With a background in philosophy and environmental studies, Meg transitioned from a traditional tech career to the crypto industry, driven by a desire for transparency and equity in funding mechanisms.