Next Experience:
HOW EMPIRES ARE BUILT
The Experience:
AUGUST 22-25, 2024
President Lasso's
Hacienda Zuleta | Ecuador
You just need to get here. We'll take care of the rest! You can expect:
Connect with other participants
Short talks & opportunities to speak on the Theme
Structured conversations with other builders
Excellent food, nature, & many more surprises
MEET OUR HOSTS
ALEX PETKAS - Alex is a podcaster and media entrepreneur. He is the host of Cost of Glory, an Infinite Media collaboration. Alex also runs personal development retreats for founders and professionals in classic historical sites of Europe such as Rome.
Alex holds a PhD in Classics from Princeton University. After teaching for several years in academia, he left the tenure track to work with leaders in the private sector. He enjoys sharing applicable insights from the greatest Greco-Roman heroes with today's builders.
BEN WILSON - Ben is a podcaster, producer, and media executive. His podcast, How to Take Over the World, is one of the top history podcasts globally. Ben is also the founder of PodRamp, a leading podcast development studio. Ben was previously the lead producer of My First Million, one of the top business podcasts in the world.
He loves studying the lives of great leaders in order to improve his own performance and enjoys helping others do the same. He is a popular also a speaker and performance coach.
Here’s a compilation of what you'll find at our next event. Apply soon, space is limited.
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DISCOVER UNIQUE PLACES and curated experiences
We hand-pick unique destinations and themes that will shape you both, personally and professionally. Expand your mind as you step out of your comfort zone.
Connect with
OTHER PARTICIPANTS
Meet a community of innovative minds on each trip. You won't just explore different parts of the world, but also make long-lasting connections that will enrich your life, your business, and your empire. Together, we can build a greater future.
accelerate transformation
Connect with yourself (γνῶθι σαυτόν) and with the people you will rise up with, thereby building your power base for the future.
Join the waitlist and begin your journey
With a simple click, join the waitlist for our upcoming trips. We are an exceptional group of people that are going places together. Are you coming?
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WE KEEP ALL OUR MEMORIES HERE
Take a look at the exceptional people and places that were part of our last event.
A variety of exceptional people have come along on our different trips. Explore the organizations and businesses that are building the transformational NOWHERE network.
about our venue
HACIENDA ZULETA | ECUADOR
Nested in the middle of the Andes, in Ecuador, HaciendaZuleta is a hotel and sustainable working-farm that dates back to the 17thcentury.
Nearby, mysterious pre-Inca pyramids contrast with theHacienda's Spanish colonial roots, reflecting the long history of empires in theregion. This colonial-era hacienda has also belonged to the family of GaloPlaza Lasso, former president of Ecuador, for more than 100 years. Its current programcelebrates indigenous traditions within an optimistic vision of the future,uniting community, nature and industry. It was chosen as one of the “Top TenFinds” in the world by Outside magazine and named as one of the best Ecuadorianhotels by National Geographic Traveler.
WONDERING IF THIS IS FOR YOU?
NOWHERE is a transformative experience joining exceptional people that are going places together. Is that you?
You are an ambitious mind
You're seeking fresh perspectives on the past & future
You crave meaningful connections
You seek out personal development
Hear From Our people
Our experiences have been life-changing for many. But don't just take our word for it.
MEET THE MINDS TAKING YOU PLACES
We are an energetic team of innovators, doers, and dreamerswho believe in the transformative power of creating spaces that connect youwith exceptional people.
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AKA THE BUILDER
Antonia is an investor, entrepreneur and coffee fanatic. She graduated from Brown University, previously worked as a Product Manager, and now works in her family business alongside running NOWHERE.
Antonia is an amateur yogui, runner and tennis player; currently also learning to play the guitar.
Antonia Alvarez
Co-Founder
AKA THE THINKER
Matthew is a founder who’s an alumnus of the Thiel Fellowship, Y Combinator, and Brown University. Matthew travels non-stop with groups he organizes and loves EDM music festivals.
His deepest interests are startups, geopolitics, and history.
Matt Dimarcantonio
Co-Founder
AKA THE DOER
Chiara is always bringing people together. She spent the last five years in DC working in PR and meeting founders and investors. She’s sailed all around the world and currently works in the non-profit world.
When she’s not on the water, you can find her baking and playing padel.
Chiara Perotti
Chief Operating Officer
AKA THE CREATOR
With passion as her guiding principle, Gabriela intersects design, leadership, and personal growth. As a multi-hyphenate, she’s led social initiatives to empower local craftsmanship in Latin America, and has also worked in the luxury industry. Currently, she's shifting the creative landscape in her region through writing and education.
You can catch her dancing, cooking, or watching stand-up comedies.
Gabriela Zaldumbide
Chief Creative Officer
THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND NOWHERE
What happens when a group of exceptional people gets together in the same place?
Opportunities are birthed. Transformation is catalyzed. Growth is accelerated.
The impacts of this adventure will extend beyond our time together. The experiences, insights, and connections you will gain will make you part of a larger social fabric that will shape coming generations.
We are rooted in the belief that connection fuels innovation. That’s why we bring exceptional people together. With NOWHERE, you will be a part of something that is greater than the
sum of its parts because together, we form a greater and stronger whole.
OUR VALUES
Transformational Growth
We believe in disrupting conventional boundaries to foster your biggest breakthroughs and unforgettable memories. The impact of our curated experiences will shape you and your next steps.
Untapped Opportunities
We unite exceptional people that are changing the world with experiences rich with potential, learning, and growth. This unveils new possibilities and expansion because together, we are greater.
The Power of Connection
We’re rooted in the belief that connection fuels innovation. We build bridges for relationships to blossom into powerful collaborations and breakthrough insights for years to come.
Long-lasting Legacy
What happens inside our summit extends beyond its confinements and duration. Once you are part of NOWHERE, you will join a larger social fabric that will influence future generations.
OUR INSPIRING COLLABORATIONS
We've joined forces with a roster of innovative businesses and forward-thinking organizations. Together, we continue to bring unique experiences to each one of our events.
