The ViNomad Week Workation is brought to life by a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and passion to ensure an unforgettable experience for participants.
Jan de Jong – DNA President
Jan is the President of DNA Croatia and an active LinkedIn advocate. A true wine enthusiast, Jan’s leadership and enthusiasm are driving forces behind digital nomad initiatives in Croatia.
Sanja Kantaruti – Director, Central Istria Tourist Board Sanja is the tireless Director of the Central Istria Tourist Board and a pioneer for remote work initiatives in Northern Croatia. She is a leading promoter of rural community development and plays a crucial role in integrating these initiatives with the local culture and economy.
Nora Jean Walsh – Podcast Host & Travel Writer Nora is a distinguished travel writer, known for penning the evergreen Remote Work guide for The New York Times. As the host of the upcoming “Live and Work in Central Istria” podcast, a six-episode series launching as part of ViNomad, Nora brings her storytelling expertise and keen insights into remote work to the forefront of this project.
Special Guest Remote Workers:
Dipak Vadera – Sales Guru & DN Figure
Dipak is a prominent figure in the digital nomad community, known for his expertise in sales and his influential presence within the remote work world. As a special guest, Dipak will contribute his experience and knowledge to enrich the ViNomad experience.
Helena Bradbury – Travel Content Creator
Helena is a well known travel content creator, who enjoyed a year on the Croatian Digital Nomad Visa with her now husband. During her time in Croatia, her following soared, and we’re excited to welcome Helena back to Central Istria and see the region through her lens.
Mark Phillips & Linda McCall – Nomad Stays Founders
Mark and Linda are co-founders of Nomad Stays, a global travel booking system for digital nomads in 80+ countries. They are world explorers of over 100 countries. Mark is a serial award
winning traveltech founder. Formerly of KPMG, Apple and Microsoft and former Board Director of Australian International Hotel School. Linda is a an experienced community builder, with global travel experience for prominent clients.
Erin Riska – Remote Work Recruiter
Erin is a champion of remote work in Croatia and an advocate for world schooling, currently traveling with her family. With her deep understanding of remote work dynamics and a knack for LinkedIn networking, Erin’s participation will add a layer of depth and perspective to the program.
More guests to be announced.
This diverse and passionate team behind ViNomad is committed to creating a memorable and impactful ViNomad experience, blending professional growth with cultural immersion in Central Istria.
