Patri Friedman

Pronomos Capital

About this speaker

Patri runs Pronomos Capital, the first investment fund for sovereign communities, including Free Cities and network states. He has been a leader in the competitive governance space for over 20 years. Patri has:

> Founded intentional communities in 2000 and 2005 (SF Bay, USA).

> Wrote seminal pieces including Dynamic Geography (2003) and Beyond Folk Activism (2009)

> Launched the seasteading movement in 2003 and inspired millions to dream of new frontiers and new societies.

> Created the annual Ephemerisle festival in 2009 (proposed 2001).

> Founded a charter city startup in Honduras in 2011, and in 2019 launched Pronomos Capital, the first sovereign community fund.

 

Patri has board memberships and advisory positions across the Free Cities and network state space, and does talks, interviews, and events regularly around the world.

Talks

Seeding Autonomy: How Pronomos Capital is Funding New Cities

29 May 2025, 10:00 AM
Peter Young Patri Friedman

Autris

Autris (AUTR) develops freedom-based communities and sustainable agroforestry projects across Latin America, offering self-reliant living, investment opportunities, and pathways to second residency through its Veritas Villages and Vida Verde brands.

Expat Money

Expat Money is a private consulting firm specializing in assisting expatriates and global investors with comprehensive guidance designed to secure and enhance their independence abroad.

TIPOLIS

Tipolis Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company committed to becoming the creator, owner and operator of a global portfolio of International Cities characterized by a high degree of autonomy.