Preston graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Government and International Politics. He previously co-founded the Startup Societies Foundation, and worked at a brokerage firm in Washington, D.C. before continuing his interest in geopolitics and experimental governance with Adrianople.
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As 2022 moves forward, there are some big developments taking place at the Adrianople Group.
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The Adrianople Group will be holding the virtual conference: “History and Future of African charter cities” With special guests: Heba Elhanafy & Iyinoluwa “E” Aboyeji. Friday - August 14 | 5:00 PM GMT +2 - 11:00 AM EST
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Adrianople Group's visit to Rwanda showed us why the small African nation is being hailed as the "Singapore of Africa".
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The Netherlands seeks longterm co-operation with Brazilian entities to “stimulate prosperity” in the port sector
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