Why None?
At Nomad Networker®, we believe the most powerful force in networking isn’t charisma, status, or self-promotion.
It’s humility.
None is the name we give to our Board of Advisors. It’s not a title of absence—it’s a philosophy of presence. When you meet someone new, your focus shouldn't be on yourself. It should be on them. Their story. Their goals. Their next step. The best networkers know how to disappear in a conversation—not by vanishing, but by deeply listening.
That’s why we call ourselves the Nones.
The name is inspired, in part, by a story as old as storytelling itself.
When Odysseus was trapped in the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus, he knew brute strength wouldn’t save him. He needed wit. So he told the Cyclops his name was “Nobody.” Later, when Odysseus made his daring escape, Polyphemus cried out in pain to his fellow Cyclopes—but when they asked who was attacking him, he answered, “Nobody is hurting me.” And so they left him alone.
Sometimes, the power of not being seen is what allows the boldest escape—and the grandest journey home.
We’ve adopted that spirit.
Our members of None have chosen to prioritize service over spotlight. Leadership without ego. Presence without pretense.
Chairman of the Board: Martin Kenny
Founder, Nomad Networker®
Martin is a globe-trotting connector, investor, and builder of bridges between people, platforms, and purpose. He launched Nomad Networker® to help entrepreneurial minds unlock uncommon opportunities across borders, industries, and generations. The creation of None is a reflection of his belief that true influence begins when you stop trying to be interesting—and start being interested.
Duncan Tsen
Partner at Whitman
Representative of Riway + International Learning Journeys
Duncan works closely with family offices across Malaysia through his work at Whitman, one of the region’s most respected wealth advisory firms. He also serves as our point person for strategic collaboration with Riway, and leads our cross-border learning trips, helping participants deepen their cultural fluency and investment IQ across Asia. Duncan embodies the ethos of None: a quiet powerhouse with a heart for mentorship and a mind for global opportunity.
At Nomad Networker®, we believe the most powerful force in networking isn’t charisma, status, or self-promotion.
More members will join. Quietly. Intentionally. Not for titles or ego, but for alignment.
Because in the end, it’s not about being someone.
It’s about showing up with purpose—as None.