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June 14, 2023

Here's how you can join an exclusive circle of 'champagne nomads'

Yayem’s founders say they’re best described as “an asset-light Soho House meets Airbnb Experiences meets YPO”


Amy O'Brien

4 min read

Nicolas Buteau and Lindsey Elkin, Yayem's cofounders

Ever wondered what a champagne nomad is? Me neither — until this week, when the phrase was forced upon me by the tech world. Rest assured, it's not another post-Covid tech worker sobriquet, but rather a state of mind.

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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