Meeting Minutes & Updates

This page serves as the official record of all weekly check-in calls during the CATS Hackathon. Next Trend Hub publishes notes here after each Wednesday and Saturday call.

How to Use This Page

• Review before calls - See what was discussed previously
• Catch up if you missed a call - Read summaries of key points
• Reference decisions - Check what was agreed upon
• Track action items - See what you need to complete

Upcoming Meetings

Next Check-in Call

Date: [To be announced]
Time: [Wednesday 6PM or Saturday 1PM WAT]
Platform: [Zoom/Google Meet link shared in Telegram]
Agenda:

• [To be published before the call]

Published Minutes

Minutes are added after each call. Most recent at the top.

Week [X] - [Date], 2024

Call Type: [Wednesday/Saturday Check-in]
Phase: [Current phase]
Attendance: [X] participants
Duration: [Duration]
Recording: [Link to recording - shared in Telegram]

Key Discussion Points

1. [Topic]

• [Summary of discussion]
• [Key points raised]
• [Decisions made]

2. [Topic]

• [Summary]

3. [Topic]

• [Summary]

Team/Participant Updates

Team/Participant Name:

• Progress: [What they accomplished]
• Challenges: [Blockers mentioned]
• Next steps: [What they’re working on next]

[Continue for other teams]

Action Items

Resources Shared

• [Link to resource] - [Description]
• [Link to resource] - [Description]

Questions Answered

Q: [Question asked]
A: [Answer provided]

Q: [Question]
A: [Answer]

Next Meeting

Date: [Next call date]
Focus: [What will be covered]
Prep: [What participants should prepare]

Example Entry: Week 1 - November 6, 2024

Call Type: Wednesday Check-in
Phase: Phase 1 - Onboarding
Attendance: 42 participants
Duration: 52 minutes
Recording: [Link shared in Telegram]

Key Discussion Points

1. Orientation Recap

• Reviewed “Build What Matters” philosophy
• Clarified the four quadrants methodology
• Emphasized importance of voice note evidence

2. Community Research Assignment

• Participants encouraged to start observations this week
• Reminder: Don’t commit to solutions yet
• Focus on listening and documenting

3. Voice Note Best Practices

• Always ask permission before recording
• Explain purpose of research
• Store recordings securely
• Transcribe key quotes for documentation

Action Items

Resources Shared

• [Interview Template] - Structured question guide
• [Voice Note Guidelines] - Recording best practices
• [Ground Truth Guide] - Research methodology

Questions Answered

Q: Do we need to focus on blockchain problems?
A: No. Find real community problems first. Cardano integration comes later if it makes sense for your solution.

Q: How many people should we interview?
A: Aim for at least 10-15 conversations during discovery phase. Quality over quantity.

Q: Can we work on existing ideas we had before?
A: Only if you can validate it through fresh community research. Start from curiosity, not solutions.

Next Meeting

Date: Saturday, November 9, 1PM
Focus: Initial research findings, observation techniques
Prep: Bring notes on early community interactions

Meeting Minutes Template

For Hub organizers updating this page, use this format:

### Week [X] - [Date], 2024
 
**Call Type:** [Wednesday/Saturday Check-in]  
**Phase:** [Phase number and name]  
**Attendance:** [Number] participants  
**Duration:** [Minutes]  
**Recording:** [Link]
 
#### Key Discussion Points
[List main topics with bullet summaries]
 
#### Team/Participant Updates
[Individual/team progress reports]
 
#### Action Items
[Table of who/what/when]
 
#### Resources Shared
[Links and descriptions]
 
#### Questions Answered
[Q&A format]
 
#### Next Meeting
[Date, focus, prep needed]

Archive

Once the hackathon progresses, older minutes will be moved to an archive section at the bottom of this page to keep recent information at the top.

How Hub Organizers Update This Page

After each check-in call:

1. Take detailed notes during the call
2. Review recording if needed for accuracy
3. Format notes using template above
4. Add to this page (most recent at top)
5. Share recording link in Telegram
6. Announce “Minutes published!” in community channels

Best practices:

• Publish within 24 hours of the call
• Be specific about action items and deadlines
• Capture key decisions accurately
• Anonymize sensitive information if needed
• Link to relevant resources mentioned

Questions About Meeting Minutes?

If you notice an error or need clarification on published minutes:

• Tag @organizers in Telegram
• Reference the specific date/entry
• Ask for clarification or correction

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This page is updated continuously throughout the CATS Hackathon (Nov 1, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025)

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