Unlikely. You need people with experience, reach and a consistent plan. For example, yesterday I was in the BoTB Spaces where @Dany319 AIP-492: ApeCoin Gets a LOUDER Voice: The podcastization of the ApeCoin Ecosystem (Resubmission) proposal was being discussed. That’s a perfect example of the sort of [targeted] programs and initiatives that we need. But ofc the powers-that-be are likely to kill that one because it’s better to have their friends pulling a paycheck while having no KPIs or any metrics to show for it.
If the Ape Foundation opted instead to hire third-party teams (of which there are several) on an as-needed basis, that’s a better plan and use of funds than what we currently have.
Again, it’s not personal…
Ape Foundation Transparency Report - 2024 - Q1
In any financial setting, when low on funds you take steps to extend the financial runway. And that means, cutting staff, projects etc. This is standard practice. Even Yuga - with over $450M to burn - did two rounds of layoffs for specifically those reasons.
Regardless, at the end of the day, it’s up to the DAO to make the final determination.