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Free Cities Podcast168 - Vikram Bharati: At the Intersection of Free Cities & Network StatesFree Cities, Network States, Governance Experiments, Nagaland, China, Special Economic Zones, Digital Nations, Sovereignty, Decentralization, Tribal Community, Bitcoin, Private Cities.
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Timothy Allen speaks with Vikram Bharati.
Vikram is the founder of Draper Nation, a governance venture lab focused on experimenting with new political and institutional models across both physical and digital realms. Vikram’s background spans venture capital, startup ecosystems, and long-running work with Tim Draper, with a particular focus on digital governance, networked communities, and cloud-based public services.
The conversation moves from personal history, including Vikram’s roots in Naga...
2026-02-062h 04
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)Vikram Bharati: Draper Startup House Expansion, Global Team Building Challenges & Startup Ecosystem Design - E553Vikram Bharati, founder of Draper Startup House, and Jeremy Au talked about how the startup world has shifted since their last conversation. They explored how Draper Startup House has expanded across continents while wrestling with the challenge of scaling both physical spaces and community-driven programming. They discussed how remote and hybrid work are evolving post-pandemic, and how startups are adapting faster than large corporations. They also reflected on parenting and preparing the next generation for a fast-changing world, where original thinking and adaptability may matter more than credentials. Vikram also shared his growing interest in “digital nations,” a concept that...
2025-03-2538 min
Passion FruitA Musical Journey with Sri Krupaa SatyanarayanWelcome to another exciting episode of our talk show! Today, we have a special guest—someone whose musical journey is as inspiring as her vibrant personality. Let’s welcome Srikrupaa Satyanarayan, one of my favorite young musicians.Srikrupaa is a freshman at UTD, pursuing computer science, but her heart beats for music. Let’s dive into her journey and discover what makes her story so special.A Melody Rooted in MemoriesKrupa’s love for music sprouted in her childhood. Though not from a musical family, her father...
2025-01-2120 min
BlockcastBuilding a Digital Country With Draper Nation's Vikram Bharati | Blockcast 26You've heard of digital money, you may have heard of digital identities, but have you heard of a digital country? Draper Startup House Global Founder, Vikram Bharati, is leading Draper's initiative to build a digital country with help from the blockchain. Known as Draper Nation, the abstract concept feeds rather seamlessly into the Web3 narrative of decentralisation and community building, but how realistic is it? Join us as we ask Bharati more about his vision for a world where physical and digital countries can coexist, and what citizens can expect from such a paradigm-shifting form of government....
2024-05-1649 min
Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, StartupsInfluence of Tim Draper on His Life Ft. Vikram Bharati (Founder of Draper Startup House)This week I had the opportunity to chat with Vikram Bharati(Founder @ Draper Startup House)
We chat about:
1. Influence of Tim Draper on Vikram's life
2. Draper Startup House Ventures Fund and their investment thesis
3. Scrappiness
4. Advice on throwing events
Connect with Vikram and Draper Startup House below;
Draper Startup House on all social channels- join the slack community(digital community)
The Draper Entrepreneur Network (DEN) google form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e...
2023-06-1419 min
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)Vikram Bharati: Facing Loneliness To Be Your Own Best Companion, Building One Million Businesses and Extreme Difficulty vs. Real NeedMeet Vikram Bharati, the visionary founder of Draper Startup House, a global network of entrepreneurial hubs. Vikram's journey from a successful banking career to solo backpacking around the world led him to settle down in Singapore and launch his hospitality company, originally known as Tribe Theory. His mission is to build one million new businesses worldwide by 2030 through a unique combination of traditional hospitality, micro-campuses, and investment houses. With a presence in 25 countries, Vikram's background in venture capital investments and banking has enabled him to create a new category in hospitality that supports startups across the globe. Join us...
2023-04-0440 min
Something Bigger Talk ShowFuture disruptions: what a great time to be alive! | Vikram Bharati | EP6I had an insightful conversation with Vikram Bharati about future global disruptions, what’s happening in the startup world, and how to build strong teams. Vikram is on a mission to help build 1 million new businesses worldwide and is the founder of Draper Startup House International - a global chain of Startup Houses. Some of the interesting takeaways from the Podcast were:✅ A fundamental shift is happening worldwide and more people are launching their own businesses.✅ The most sig...
2022-07-0134 min
The Hybrid Hospitality PodcastE10: Vikram Bharati on merging hospitality & education to create 1 million entrepreneurs by 2030In this episode, we speak to Vikram Bharati, founder of Draper Start Up House, a global network of hostels and coworking spaces focused on enabling, empowering and inspiring entrepreneurs.
The brand currently operate 15 sites around the world - from Austin in Texas to Singapore, all of which provide the perfect environment for startups to thrive. Along with a place to stay, they also provide their community with access to venture capital and entrepreneurial education.
In this episode, we hear about their mission to create 1 million businesses by 2030, how the pandemic has turned their business model o...
2022-01-1741 min
Shadow Warrior by Rajeev SrinivasanEp. 47: The Indian-American paradox: Indians expect them to be Indians, but they are notA version of this essay was published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/india/the-indian-american-paradox-indians-expect-them-to-be-indians-but-they-are-not-10185071.html so please read it there. The podcast can be heard above by clicking the ‘Play’ button. The promotion of Parag Agarwal to the position of CEO of Twitter created a bit of a commotion online. Many celebrated the fact that several Indian-origin people now head large technology companies such as Alphabet, Microsoft, Adobe, IBM and now Twitter. Elon Musk said something to the effect that he appreciated talented people from India.Others bemoaned the fact that many Indi...
2021-12-0508 min
INSEAD Emerging Markets PodcastBuilding 1 million businesses by 2030 - Vikram Bharati, founder of Draper Startup House for EntrepreneursSend a textVikram Bharati is the founder of the Draper Startup House, which is on a mission to invest in ONE MILLION entrepreneurs by the end of 2030.Draper Startup Houses are business innovation hubs with a backpacking environment and access to venture capital for global entrepreneurs. Their current locations include Singapore, Bangalore, Estonia, Yangon, Manila, Lisbon, Chiang Mai, Bali and Austin, Texas.Visit Draper Startup House at draperstartuphouse.com and join our emerging markets community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949631/ .Subscribe and follow the INSEAD Emerging Markets...
2021-09-2240 min
#WebPolicyTalk: Live at IMPRIRural Realities | West Bengal Practitioners' Experiences in Tackling the Second Wave#IMPRI Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies at IMPRI invites you to IMPRI #WebPolicyTalk - IMPRI Panel Discussion Topic: Rural Realities | West Bengal Practitioners’ Experiences in Tackling the Second Wave in Indian Villages Date: May 25, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM IST Moderator: Dr Binayak Sundas Assistant Professor, Centre for Himalayan Studies, University of North Bengal, Siliguri, Darjeeling Panellists: Mr Sankar Halder Founder President - Mukti Mr Chandan Kumar Maiti General Secretary, Advanced Society For Headmasters and Headmistresses, West Bengal Mr Tanmoy Bhaduri Independent Journalist and Development...
2021-06-092h 04
FaiasideEP 16 with Vikram Bharati, Founder of Draper Startup House International on Third Culture Kids, Community, Entrepreneurship Individualism, Optimism and moreWe are excited to announce FAIASIDE A weekly Podcast by Faiā with your host Adam Bowcutt. Our special guests for episode 16 is Vikram Bharati, Founder of Draper Startup House International & George Siosi Samuels, MD of Faiā.
Join us as we discuss Third Culture Kids, Community, Entrepreneurship Individualism, Optimism and more!
Connect with & learn more about Vikram:
Vikram Bharati Linkedin
draperstartuphouse.com
Draper Entrepreneur Network (DEN)
2020-08-071h 05
Startup GrindVikram Bharati - Founder of Draper Start House, The Hotel for Entrepreneurshttps://draperstartuphouse.com/The inspiration for Tribe Theory was born when Vikram spent two years backpacking around the world, where he traveled to over 50 countries in six continents and stayed in amazing hostels around the world. Vikram's vision is to build a global hostel brand which provides affordable yet soulful accommodation for young startups and entrepreneurs. Tribe Theory rebranded to Draper Startup House and became part of the Draper Startup Ecosystem in 2020.Prior to building Tribe Theory, Vikram was the head of venture capital investments at REAPRA where he made investments in early stage ventures acros...
2020-03-0544 min
Draper Startup House PodcastThe Power of Being Lost & Cultivating a Mission StatementIn this episode, we dive into the life of Vikram Bharati, the founder of Tribe Theory. We learn about how the company came to be and Vikram’s personal journey and growth. The discussions get a little philosophical as we dive into what it means to be lost and cultivating your personal mission statement.
Key Topics and Learnings
Being lost and some of the benefits that come from it
Taking a leap and diving into something when you feel what you’re currently doing isn’t right.
“There is no one truth” when it comes to l...
2019-10-2052 min
Santiniketan PodcastEpisode 85: A few duet song from Sandip Tagore & Tan LeeSandip Tagore and Tan Lee presents an impromptu pair of duets. Kalyan Sarkar describes what he wishes to speak on record towards betterment of Visva Bharati. Piyali reads a Kageya Notice. More songs from Tukul, Vikram Singh, Suparna Guha and Subinoy Roy
2008-07-2148 min