I'm Lauren Razavi, a writer, strategist and activist working at the intersection of technology, business, policy and human behaviour. I was an early adopter of remote work and have lived as a digital nomad since 2013.
I’m part of the executive team at SafetyWing (YC 2018), where I lead Plumia, the non-profit mission to build an internet country for digital nomads. I also offer expert talks about the future of work, innovation, citizenship, countries and globalisation via The Next Speaker agency.
I'm author of the book Global Natives (Holloway 2022), which looks at the past, present and future of the digital nomad movement, based on extensive research and years of first-hand experience.
My newsletter, Counterflows, shares the best links about remote work, nomads, creativity and travel each week. Join thousands of curious, globally-minded readers by signing up below 💌👇
Minimum Viable State: Building a Nomad Internet Country
The nation-state model is outdated. It’s time to create the infrastructure for a borderless world.
Is the Digital Nomad Dream Dead?
As borders closed and remote work boomed, the rules of the game changed overnight. For digital nomads, this brought unexpected challenges – and new opportunities.
Startup Cities: Remote Work and the Future of Nomad Hubs
Miami may be the next great American startup city, but nomad hubs show us another future of innovation: one that's mobile, distributed, and borderless.
Influencers Are Creating Million-Dollar Incomes Selling Their Expertise via Online Courses
Online learning has entered a new era, and it has higher production values. More and more digital creatives with large audiences — from YouTubers to bloggers to podcasters — are launching cohort-based group courses. Intensive and influencer-led, the cohorts usually last four to six weeks. A place costs between $200 and $6,
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