Man – this was incredible to read. I see the vision. The broken system and the sentiments highlighted above are unfortunately very true and are only rising, every passing day. It is becoming increasingly difficult for a foreign graduate to make it and build in America. What balaji and the network state are doing is truly incredible, i hope i get to join someday.
Just a few years ago I knew this would happen. I already have my flights booked for TNS but too this feel like I was meant to be there right at the start of something huge. My dream of being the first Network-State founders seems more and more within reach 💥
Love this! I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining industry line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
Wow, this sounds like a game-changer for hustlers worldwide! Love the global vibe and the no-BS approach. Just curious—what’s the biggest ‘must-have’ trait you’re looking for in applicants?
Thank you Balaji for doing this, and for having the community builder category. I applied and of course I will be thrilled if I make the first round, but realistically just hope to know for sure you read my app and have a brief dialogue about the philosophy/community I'm part of. Is there any way to verify that you've looked at it and understand where I'm coming from?
This is fantastic news - thank you for launching the Network School Fellowship! Our citizens at Shegby are looking forward to submitting their applications.
We'll also be happy to help spread the word on all of our social platforms - Telegram channels focused on Network States, Discord communities, Peerlist, Product Hunt, Binance Square and more. This is an important step in strengthening the Network States ecosystem, and we're happy to contribute!
I'm also thrilled to see Shegby listed on The Incognita Initiative, although I haven't had a chance to dive into it yet - I look forward to exploring it soon. BTW, who is the creator of The Incognita?
I was really excited to read all this, but then I dug into the details of the Visa requirements for Singapore. Long story short, there is not a single visa available for foreign founders that is straightforward.
The TechPass which is linked in the article has this requirement:
"you have founded or led a sizeable tech company, or developed tech products with mass adoption."
I've went through the requirements of each available Visa, there is not a single one that would apply to me or to any of the "garage" founders. In fact, the Visa offerings look considerably worse than the already draconian U.S. Visas.
So how is this supposed to work at all, in practice?
Man – this was incredible to read. I see the vision. The broken system and the sentiments highlighted above are unfortunately very true and are only rising, every passing day. It is becoming increasingly difficult for a foreign graduate to make it and build in America. What balaji and the network state are doing is truly incredible, i hope i get to join someday.
America?
Fake Bajaji
Just a few years ago I knew this would happen. I already have my flights booked for TNS but too this feel like I was meant to be there right at the start of something huge. My dream of being the first Network-State founders seems more and more within reach 💥
Fake Balaji
what a time to be alive 🌱
Fake Balaji
This is totally what I think is needed to end the hegemony the past, and pave way into the future.
Fake Balaji
Really, really cool. Sounds like YC in its early days (but much better)
Fake Balaji
Time to build!
Fake Balaji
Can anyone tell me in advance what the exam in the initial application is like?
If we’re 2 co-founders, do we both need to apply?
Love this! I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining industry line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
check us out:
https://thesecretingredient.substack.com
Fake Balaji
Wow, this sounds like a game-changer for hustlers worldwide! Love the global vibe and the no-BS approach. Just curious—what’s the biggest ‘must-have’ trait you’re looking for in applicants?
Thank you Balaji for doing this, and for having the community builder category. I applied and of course I will be thrilled if I make the first round, but realistically just hope to know for sure you read my app and have a brief dialogue about the philosophy/community I'm part of. Is there any way to verify that you've looked at it and understand where I'm coming from?
Thanks
Dave Hamill
Loved the vision!
Fake Balaji
Dear Balaji,
This is fantastic news - thank you for launching the Network School Fellowship! Our citizens at Shegby are looking forward to submitting their applications.
We'll also be happy to help spread the word on all of our social platforms - Telegram channels focused on Network States, Discord communities, Peerlist, Product Hunt, Binance Square and more. This is an important step in strengthening the Network States ecosystem, and we're happy to contribute!
I'm also thrilled to see Shegby listed on The Incognita Initiative, although I haven't had a chance to dive into it yet - I look forward to exploring it soon. BTW, who is the creator of The Incognita?
Thanks again for pushing the boundaries.
what is the equity ask from the 100k funding?
Fake Balaji
I live in Iran and need vpn
I was really excited to read all this, but then I dug into the details of the Visa requirements for Singapore. Long story short, there is not a single visa available for foreign founders that is straightforward.
The TechPass which is linked in the article has this requirement:
"you have founded or led a sizeable tech company, or developed tech products with mass adoption."
I've went through the requirements of each available Visa, there is not a single one that would apply to me or to any of the "garage" founders. In fact, the Visa offerings look considerably worse than the already draconian U.S. Visas.
So how is this supposed to work at all, in practice?