Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Entrepreneur Launches Tech Startup Hub on Private Island Near Singapore
Balaji, a tech entrepreneur, bought an island to start a special school.
This school, called The Network School, is for people who want to start tech companies.
It's like a test run for a new type of country that's all about tech!
Students get to exercise, learn about things like AI, and work on their businesses.
He wants to build more of these schools around the world.
Balaji Srinivasan acquired an island near Singapore to build 'The Network School,' a hub for tech founders.
The school aims to cultivate a community of innovators, offering programs on AI, blockchain, and entrepreneurship.
It serves as a 'living experiment' for Srinivasan's vision of a 'Network State,' a digital-first nation.
Participants engage in gym sessions and classes promoting personal, physical, and professional development.
Srinivasan plans to expand 'The Network School' to locations like Dubai, Tokyo, and Miami.
- Who
- Indian-American entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan.
- What
- Balaji Srinivasan created The Network School, a hub for tech founders on an island near Singapore.
- When
- The Network School launched in September 2024.
- Where
- An island near Singapore.
- Why
- To build a global community of tech founders and test ideas for a digital-first nation.
- Founder
- Balaji Srinivasan
- Location
- Island near Singapore
- Purpose
- Hub for tech startups and community
- Focus
- AI, blockchain, entrepreneurship
- Program Type
- 90-day programs
