​INSEAD x NS: Private Visit to Network School

​Forest City (Singapore–Johor Special Economic Zone) | ~45 mins from Singapore

​Join us for a curated visit to Network School (NS), a high-density community incubator located on the island of Forest City within the Singapore–Johor Special Economic Zone.

​Hosted by the NS core team and Demetrious (INSEAD MBA ’25D), this private visit offers direct exposure to a residency-based, live-work incubation model bringing together global talent (operators, founders, investors, technologists, creators, influencers, engineers, biohackers, community builders) from 70+ countries & counting.

​Logistics

​Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Transportation: Fully arranged & covered by Network School
Departure: Main entrance, Singapore campus (9:30am sharp). Buses back to Singapore depart at 3pm.

​All logistics and coordination will be managed by the NS team

• ​Students are welcome to stay @ NS in the afternoon/evening to engage/explore further, after the tour. For those students who would like to stay, they should arrange their own transportation back to Singapore.

​About Network School

​Network School was founded by Balaji Srinivasan (former CTO of Coinbase and former General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz) and Donovan Sung (former #2 to Founder/CEO Lei Jun of Xiaomi, previously Google/YouTube/Spotify).

​Unlike traditional cohort-based accelerators such as YC Combinator, NS operates as a persistent founder ecosystem optimizing for long-term collaboration, community density & cross-border experimentation across technology, capital, governance & infrastructure.

​Current initiatives span:

• ​AI-native software

• ​Web3 and crypto infrastructure

• ​Creator economy platforms

• ​Bio/health & longevity ventures

• ​Digital governance & network-state experimentation

​Visit Agenda

​10:30–11:00 AM — Arrival & Check-In — Network School Lobby.

​11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Core Team Talk: Introduction to Network School & NS Pathways — Long-Term Lounge.

​12:00–1:00 PM — Campus Tour + Ladies Lounge Breakout — Sales Gallery & Ladies Lounge.

​1:00–2:00 PM — Lunch with Residents — 13th Floor.

​2:00–3:30 PM — Resident Lightning Talks — Coworking Center.

​3:30–4:30 PM — Apartment Tours — Residential Towers.

​4:30–5:30 PM — Burn Session (Optional) — Gym.

​6:00–7:00 PM — Dinner — 13th Floor.

​7:00–9:00 PM — Networking Mixer (Optional) — 13th Floor.

​Why This Visit Is Relevant for INSEAD Students

​Participants will gain:

• ​First-hand exposure to next-gen vertically integrated live-work model (combining capital, infrastructure, living, incubation & community under one operating system)

• ​Insight into emerging technology themes spanning: AI, crypto, web3 infrastructure, longevity, cross-border regulation & digital governance

• ​Direct interaction with NS founding team + resident community

• ​Perspective on alternative capital formation models beyond traditional accelerator & venture pathways

• ​Understanding of cross-border regulatory & jurisdictional strategy within the Singapore–Johor corridor

• ​Structured NS x INSEAD pathways for continued engagement w/ NS ecosystem

​This visit is particularly relevant for students exploring:

• ​Entrepreneurship

• ​VC/PE, growth equity, search funds & early-stage investing

• ​Frontier technology (AI, vibe coding, web3, crypto, longevity)

• ​Startup incubation & accelerator models

• ​Fitness, health & wellness, biotech / biohacking

• ​Cross-border innovation models

​Continuous Engagement Opportunities

​INSEAD attendees will receive priority consideration for:

• ​ISP (Network School x INSEAD)

• ​Short-term residency (3-4 weeks)

• ​NS Summer Residency Program

• ​General application to NS

• ​Additional opportunities across the NS ecosystem

​What to Bring

• ​Passport (required for border crossing)

• ​INSEAD ID/lanyard (required for NS entry)

• ​Gym/workout attire (optional for fitness session)

• ​Bags/belongings are welcome (secure lockers/storage will be available on-site for personal belongings)

​For questions & inquiries, please contact:

​Demetrious Savas | Host - NS x INSEAD
[email protected]
+1 (916) 878 8007 | Book a Meeting