Decision
Network School vs Nomad
Nomad sells modular NODE tiny homes in Raleigh and Honduras. Network School is a cohort-based campus in Malaysia. Different models entirely.
Quick answer
Nomad is a real-estate company building modular "NODE" tiny homes you can rent, license, or buy, with an operating community in Raleigh, USA since 2023 and a second site under construction in Roatán, Honduras, inside the Próspera charter city, groundbreaking in 2026. Network School is a running cohort-based program in Forest City, Malaysia. One sells you a home; the other runs a program.
What Nomad actually is
Nomad calls itself a global coliving ecosystem built around modular “NODE” homes. Its first site (V1) launched in Raleigh, USA in 2023, complete with the first luxury tiny-home prototype, and raised over a million dollars in early funding. In 2025 it secured approval for 20 more units in Raleigh and partnered with BotBuilt on manufacturing. As of 2026 it has closed $2.66 million in additional financing and is building a second site (V2) in Roatán, Honduras, at Próspera, with groundbreaking in 2026, alongside plans for affordable units and homeownership models.
What Network School actually is
Network School is a residential program near Singapore, at Forest City, Malaysia, founded in 2024 by Balaji Srinivasan, running on a learn-burn-earn-fun model for dark talent, people skilled but overlooked by traditional credentialing systems.
| Nomad | Network School | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Real estate: rent, license, or buy a NODE home | Cohort program: apply and attend |
| Locations | Raleigh, USA (operating) + Roatán, Honduras (under construction) | Forest City, Malaysia (operating) |
| What you get | A physical home you can own | A curriculum, cohort, and community |
| Funding stage | $1M+ (2023), $2.66M more (2026) | N/A, not a real-estate raise |
Who should pick Nomad
If what you actually want is to own or long-term rent a physical tiny home inside a coliving ecosystem, and you’re drawn to the Próspera charter-city project in Honduras specifically, Nomad is building toward that.
Who should pick Network School
If you want a structured, cohort-based program built around a curriculum and a specific thesis (proof-of-work over credentials) rather than a real-estate purchase, Network School is the fit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy property through Network School the way I can with Nomad?
No. Network School is a residential program, not a real-estate purchase model. Nomad's NODE homes are rent, license, or buy.
Is Nomad's Honduras site open yet?
As of 2026 it's under construction at Próspera, with groundbreaking in 2026. Raleigh (V1) has been operating since 2023.
Does Network School have a referral discount?
Yes, through ns.com/thedarktalent/invite: one week free (25% off first month). You have to use the link before you sign up.