<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Indian-origin tech entrepreneur Balaji S Srinivasan acquired a private island near Singapore to build a new nation designed for technologists and startup founders, forming part of his vision for a "Network State".</li><li>Srinivasan's concept, receiving praise from influential figures, aims to establish decentralised digital communities that could eventually seek diplomatic recognition as sovereign entities.</li><li>He launched The Network School on the island, a three-month residential programme for startup founders and engineers, teaching topics like digital nomadism and aiming to redefine traditional governance models.</li><li>Srinivasan, a Stanford-educated entrepreneur with a background in cryptocurrency, believes in the efficiency and fairness of decentralised, community-led governance suited for the digital age.</li></ul>

This Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Bought Private Island To Build New Nation For Techies

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