The Network State is hosting the fifth webinar in the Network States and New Countries series, titled “Relations with Nation States”.
Moderator and host: Vahram Ayvazyan
Speakers:
Vahram Ayvazyan
Bio: Vahram is the founder and board chairman of the Panarmenian Network State. As a scholar specialized in International Relations and Genocide studies, Ayvazyan brings a profound understanding of global political dynamics. Furthering his impact, he is also a Climate Reality Leader, having been personally trained by former US Vice President Al Gore. This blend of expertise in political science, historical insight, and environmental activism positions Ayvazyan as a leader in addressing contemporary global challenges through innovative approaches.
Jim Yuan
Bio: Jim Yuan is a prolific contributor to multiple emerging network state and parallel society project communities, including Balaji’s TNS Discord community, TNS Writers cohorts, Build_ Dreamer community, Plumia Virtual State Scenario Planning group, and Network State Camp community, etc. As a new father of two toddlers, Jim joins many in the network state movement in researching peaceful solutions, alternative paradigms, and new parallel society building blocks that could contribute to a brighter and more humanity-advancing future for subsequent generations.
Joshua A. Haarbrink
Bio: Joshua A. Haarbrink is the founder of Loci, a community-owned real estate model which integrates fractionalized ownership and timeshare functionality. With a diverse background ranging from investigations to home financing and tourism to telecommunications, Joshua operates as a consultant, generalist and advocate serving small businesses across a variety of industries. While continuing to enjoy an active nomadic life, he is originally from The Netherlands but spent much of his formative years in Los Angeles, nearly a decade in Central America, and is currently based near Seattle in the United States.
Shiwen Yap
Bio: Shiwen Yap is a consultant based in Singapore, with a strong track record of supporting tech startups and SMEs in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. As a growth consultant and business developer, he has helped numerous businesses achieve their full potential. Previously, he served as a Fund Representative for Pronomos Capital from 2019 to 2022. Shiwen’s current focus is on developing investment-grade assets in the network states space, where he aims to leverage his expertise to drive innovation and growth.
Webinar language: English
Agenda
8:00pm – 8:10pm Vahram Ayvazyan – Panarmenian Network State
8:10pm – 8:20pm Jim Yuan – Network State Researcher
8:20pm – 8:30pm Joshua A. Haarbrink – Loci
8:30pm – 8:40pm Shiwen Yap – Cipolla Private Networks
8:40pm – 9:00pm Q&A
