Alan Frei
Alan Frei | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 March 1982 |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Occupation | entrepreneur, economist |
| Known for | minimalist lifestyle |
| Website | alanfrei |
Alan Frei (born 27 March 1982)[1] is a Swiss entrepreneur and economist known for his minimalist lifestyle. After receiving a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Zurich (UZH),[2] he founded several companies, including Nachhilfeportal.de and the e-commerce shop Amorana, and founded the start-up Center at the University of Zurich start-up center. In 2015, he began to receive press attention for his radically minimalist lifestyle, having reduced his personal possessions to around 80 items.
Minimalism[]
In 2014, inspired by minimalists such as Andrew Hyde and so-called "homeless billionaire" Nicolas Berggruen, Frei at first began moving unneeded possessions to bags in his basement.
Frei proceeded to give away his possessions and he reduced his personal possessions to around 80 items.[1][3]
Frei let go of his apartment and its furniture in October 2020. He travels around the world with his luggage including two pairs of sneakers, a toothbrush, a watch, some underwear and sunglasses. He stays in hotels and eats at restaurants. For work, he carries a foldable smartphone, a foldable wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b Nicole Hättenschwiler. "Platz fürs echte Leben". Coopzeitung. 01.03.16. Accessed 21.4.16.
- ^ Alanfrei.com. Accessed 21.4.16.
- ^ Szczesniak, Paulina. "Ich habe mich entmaterialisiert". Tages Anzeiger. 28.05.15.
- ^ Nancy Keates (7 December 2020). "Covid-19 ushers in a new era of full-time travel". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
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- Living people
- 1982 births
- University of Zurich alumni
- University of Zurich faculty