OUR TEAM

Ex-Chief Economist and head of research for Bitazza, former lead financial modeller & researcher at KBank

MPhil Economics from Cambridge University with focus on Mechanism Design and Game Theory​

Expert Fellow at Center for Cryptoeconomics, designing native tokens and authoring influential whitepapers

Leads financial modelling, research and tokenomics for sustainable community development models

Winner of cyber.Fund’s grant to study Ethereum’s issuance curve and keynote speaker during Staking Summit 2024. Published reports with Cambridge's Centre for Alternative Finance and Thai Venture Capital Association

Ex-programmer with over 17 years of real estate development & investing experience, building 100+ units on Koh Phangan​

Co-founded Collider.vc, early-stage blockchain & crypto venture capital fund focused on Web3 innovation

Active in charter cities space since 2015, blockchain since 2012, contributing to Israel's early crypto ecosystem

Physics background with systematic approach to regenerative village development and venture building

Brings holistic perspective to sustainable community development

Ex-CEO of AI-solutions platforms Arturo Labs and Kai, with computer scientist background

Former senior engineer and early employee at unicorn Labelbox, specializing in machine learning infrastructure

Leads innovation, strategy and systems design across health, food, water, energy, transport and housing sectors

B.S. Computer Science with expertise in turning data into wisdom through systems thinking approaches

Designs holistic, data-driven infrastructure for abundance that regenerates both communities and land

Former CEO of Thrive Venture Builder, Thailand's first Social Impact and Sustainable Venture Builder

Early pioneer in Thai tech ecosystem, educating kids and adults on coding and lean startup frameworks

Stanford Graduate School of Business - Venture Program Alumni

Global Shapers alumna with lifelong commitment to sustainability and education equity

Combines venture building expertise with hands-on community development for climate and social solutions

15+ years expertise in product strategy, systems architecture, and organizational design—from early-stage startups to established companies

Published researcher analyzing billion-record datasets using machine learning for behavioral prediction and business intelligence

Active contributor to regenerative community platforms including Closer.earth (ecovillage operations platform) and experimental ventures in tokenomics and collective ownership

Masters in Information and Knowledge Management; specialized in translating complex business challenges into elegant, scalable solutions

Electronic engineering background specialized in human-machine interface and social impact through arts

Co-founder of iHome Systems, Southeast Asia's premier smart home system integrator

Co-founder of Dots Coffee, world's first coffee chain operated entirely by visually impaired individuals

Former Head of Music at Wonderfruit Festival, Southeast Asia's largest music and art festival

Co-founder of Karma Klique, pioneering music festival promoter in Thailand's creative scene

Education and innovation specialist with over 5 years experience in early-stage startups and sustainability across Southeast Asia

Successfully trained over 1,000 students to foster innovative thinking and responsible practices through workshop facilitation

Proven leadership organizing international events ranging from intimate 10-person gatherings to large-scale 500-attendee conferences

Expert in developing workflow systems to enhance operational efficiency and seamless cross-functional team management

Passionate about building mindful, creative communities where individuals transform ideas into meaningful, lasting impact projects

Built ASEAN's largest law firm (DFDL) before founding WeLearn in 2017 inspired by children's online education

Envisioned personalized, collaborative, future-focused learning model to overcome traditional education limitations

WeLearn aims to provide millions of children with affordable, transformative education for 21st-century skills

Combines legal expertise with educational innovation to create sustainable social enterprises

Deep ASEAN regional knowledge focused on making transformative education accessible globally

Leads Thai AI strategy at SCB 10X, with over 20 years startup experience in New York and San Francisco

Early GitHub engineer and former CTO of OMG Network, launching first production Ethereum Layer-2 network

Developer of Typhoon, groundbreaking open-source Thai language model advancing local AI capabilities

Successfully bridges Silicon Valley innovation with Thai cultural context and market needs

Expertise in scaling blockchain infrastructure while preserving cultural authenticity and local relevance

Seasoned visual designer and entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in creative and technology​

Specializes in leveraging AI to optimize creative workflows and reimagine storytelling for modern audiences

Champions workshops and talks exploring AI's transformative power in filmmaking and digital innovation

Recent award-winning productions highlight commitment to merging creativity with cutting-edge technology

Current focus on AI-driven content creation and building bridges between human creativity and machine intelligence

Founder and CEO of exponent.ai, VC-backed startup building the natural language layer of Web3linkedin​

Experienced technical product leader, first product hire of Thailand's first crypto unicorn

Led and shipped world's first Layer 2 network with deep technical and product expertise

Building AI-powered crypto research platform that democratizes access to Web3 analysis and insights

Product-minded engineer unafraid to ship first on cutting edge of AI and blockchain convergence

Co-founder of CNXlocal, empowering digital nomads and remote-working families to thrive in Chiang Mai

Professional "hype-girl" with background in content strategy and startup ecosystem building

Draws on diverse network of innovators and remote lifestyle pioneers to reimagine modern living for 21st century

Leading voice in digital nomad community development and policy advocacy across Southeast Asia

Podcast host connecting with founders and innovators worldwide to build regenerative communities

Global multi-time founder with 20+ years experience scaling companies focused on tech, innovation, lifestyle and wellness

Slow-traveled and lived throughout 45 countries over 14 years, with deep roots in Koh Phangan

Thai-Canadian citizen currently bridging Los Angeles and Thailand operations for Amagi expansion

North Star is guiding innovators to see possibilities while shaping the future of work and life

Expertise in streamlining connection of resources to impact through authentic community building

20+ years startup experience with focus on community platforms and gamified experiences

Founding partner of SEA-based venture studio Santora Nakama, building breakthrough businesses

Early digital nomad with 17-year relationship to Koh Phangan's culture and development

Built the fastest organically-growing B2C app in Southeast Asia through community-first approach

Expertise in creating authentic connections between technology innovation and local community needs

Former Livepeer lead engineer with expertise in decentralized video infrastructure and blockchain protocols

University of Connecticut education with extensive experience in product engineering leadership

Transitioned from high-performance Web3 engineering to focus on meditation and regenerative village development

Specialized in Ethereum development, smart contracts, and decentralized application architecture​

Now applying technical systems thinking to sustainable community building and conscious technology integration

Philosopher, neuroscientist, and entrepreneur focused on consciousness research and societal innovation

Author of "Principia Qualia," pioneering work on formalizing consciousness and subjective experience

Co-founded QRI (Qualia Research Institute), advancing scientific understanding of consciousness until 2022

Currently founding Symmetry Institute, exploring intersections of neuroscience, consciousness, and society

Brings cutting-edge research methodologies to understanding human experience and regenerative community dynamics

Co-founder of Counsyl, former CTO of Coinbase, and former general partner at Andreessen Horowitz

Author of "The Network State," pioneering framework for digital communities building autonomous cities

Founded Network School in Malaysia, educating future leaders of network nations and decentralized countries

Stanford-educated (BS, MS, PhD Electrical Engineering, MS Chemical Engineering) with deep technical expertise

Leading voice in governance innovation, digital sovereignty, and technology-enabled community building

Co-founded and led Qiwi, leading payment services provider in Russia, from 2012 to 2019

Now focused on Nuanu, 44-hectare sustainable urban development in Bali launched in 2020

Building self-sustaining ecosystem integrating infrastructure, nature, culture, and art

Pioneering regenerative community development through technology and sustainable design principles

Expertise in scaling digital infrastructure platforms while maintaining focus on environmental and social impact

CEO of 5G Catalyst Technologies, building smart city solutions for Thailand and Southeast Asia

Co-founded ORAMI (formerly MOXY), regional social e-commerce platform targeting women across SEA

Former core team member at Lazada, Southeast Asia's premier e-commerce platform

Investment banking experience (Lehman Brothers) and venture capital (Gobi Partners, Shark Tank Thailand)

Passionate advocate for women's equality and gender diversity in technology and entrepreneurship

Founder and General Partner at Pronomos Capital, first venture fund for charter cities and network states​

Former Google software engineer (10 years) and founder of The Seasteading Institute for ocean communities​

Launched Pronomos in 2019 to fund experimental cities and special economic zones globally​

Degrees from Harvey Mudd and Stanford, with background in competitive poker and governance theory​

Leading voice in charter cities movement, focusing on upgrading governance through market-driven innovation