Get to know us

Metropolis is a legal and technology innovation company that helps governments and partners build systems to advance civic and economic infrastructure. From second citizenship and SEZ development to tax optimization and digital market access, we help shape frameworks that empower people and capital to move freely and securely.

In the medium term, Metropolis envisions a world where traditional countries can provide government services to citizens around the world via Digital Nations. With millions of global citizens including digital nomads, Web3 users and investor migrants seeking opportunities beyond their own borders, Metropolis is working with governments and is planning to add more partner countries to create innovative programs and deliver them at scale to global users.

Our mission

Metropolis is on a mission to connect global citizens with seamless access to international government services, offering greater choice and opportunities to people worldwide.

Our vision

A world where people can live, work, and build freely, unbound by outdated systems, empowered by access, and supported by civic infrastructure that reflects the needs of the 21st century.

Our team

Our team brings together experienced professionals in law, public-private development, investment migration, and special economic zone design. We have worked across borders and sectors, advising governments, shaping legislation, and launching programs that unlock mobility, economic growth, and institutional capacity. Above all, we believe in building with integrity, clarity, and long-term impact in mind.

Elaine Wang, PhD

Co-Founder & CEO

Elaine has a passion to create a sustainable, healthy, and prosperous world. She co-founded Greenway Revolution in renewable energy, and serves as the Founding Strategic Advisor for AAG, a web3 metaverse infrastructure company. Elaine also worked at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in IP law practice. She has traveled to 100+ countries, and is the first Taiwanese to sail an emission-free boat to Antarctica. She is an author, educator, and gives speeches worldwide. She received her PhD from Columbia University and Postdoc at Stanford University.

Alan Seid

Co-Founder & Advisor

Visionary entrepreneur and businessman in the Republic of Palau. Real estate development expert and leading blockchain technology advocate.

Andy Lai

Operations

With a background in real estate investment and brokerage across Southeast Asia, Andy brings a practical understanding of property markets, investment opportunities, and regional development. His experience is complemented by a background in international relations, giving him a broader perspective on the relationship between investment, mobility, and government programs. Andy supports the development of residency-by-investment programs with a particular focus on real estate, financial planning, and program operations.

Martin Stroka

Co-Founder & Advisor

Martin Designed the Digital Residency Program for Palau. He founded F50, a cross-border accelerator connecting thousands of entrepreneurs and investors in Silicon ValleY.

Van Salang

Global Program MANAGER

With nearly 14 years of experience in sales, marketing, and international business development, Van brings a practical and results-driven approach to global client relations and program management. His work spans software, digital services, and international investment migration, supporting clients and partners across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. As Global Program Manager at Metropolis, Van focuses on guiding clients through residency pathways while coordinating partners, internal teams, and operational processes.

Patri Friedman

Chief Evangelist & Founding Strategic Advisor

Patri Friedman spent 10 years coding at Google, starting in 2004, and has run the angel fund ZIG since 2011. His personal investments include Palantir (2009 => IPO 2020) and Matterport (2011 => IPO 2021). In 2008, he founded the Seasteading Institute with seed funding from Peter Thiel, in 2009 started Ephemerisle, the largest self-organizing festival on water, and in 2011 co-founded Future Cities Development which had the first MOU for a modern charter city in 2012.

Angelanne Bisnar

Marketing

Specializing in marketing support, social media content management, graphic design, and administrative Operations.

Joey Langenbrunner

Investor Migration

Entrepreneur, advisor, and Liberland diplomat with expertise in investment migration and blockchain. Led strategic citizenship initiatives and promotes digital sovereignty worldwide.