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VB's avatar

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.

Salango's avatar

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 💥

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🌱 mivin's avatar

what a time to be alive 🌱

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Prashant Rabary's avatar

This is totally what I think is needed to end the hegemony the past, and pave way into the future.

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Ratish's avatar

Really, really cool. Sounds like YC in its early days (but much better)

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Siva E's avatar

Time to build!

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TWLMCTTT-Admin's avatar

Can anyone tell me in advance what the exam in the initial application is like?

Oliver Scott's avatar

If we’re 2 co-founders, do we both need to apply?

Paradime Crypto's avatar

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

Dmitrii 迪玛 Lunin's avatar

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.

Harrison's avatar

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

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Pablo B. Markin's avatar

A lot of similar points idea-wise to the Bitnation(s) project that did not exactly pan out.

Pablo B. Markin's avatar

An amazing and largely overdue vision for the future.

Asad's avatar

I live in Iran and need vpn

William MaxDividends Team's avatar

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?