BRINGING THE WORLD CLOSER
One conversation at a time
Shared Studios began in 2014 as an art project—transforming humble shipping containers in New York and Tehran into immersive portals which sparked powerful conversations across divides. From that seed, we have grown into a global network that bridges distance and difference through human connection.
Over the past decade we’ve connected 700,000+ people across over 30 countries in transformative, live dialogue. We’ve brought world leaders like Barack Obama and Ban Ki-moon, global institutions like the United Nations and Google, together with refugees, artists, students and entrepreneurs to explore the world’s most urgent challenges.
Today, our mission is focused on education: preparing learners with the empathy, global awareness, and problem-solving skills they need to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
We equip the leaders of tomorrow with empathy, critical thinking skills, and global competencies necessary in an increasingly complex world.
THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IS HUMAN
We believe learning is most powerful when it’s personal. That’s why we focus on bringing immersive global learning experiences directly into schools—connecting learners with peers and experts across borders, disciplines, and life experiences.
Our learning experiences are curriculum-connected, deeply human, and aligned with global education frameworks like International Baccalaureate, UNESCO, and the Asia Society.
OUR VALUES
Empathy through Experience
We believe direct human connection changes how people think, feel, and act.
Equity of Access
Every student deserves meaningful global engagement, no matter their location or circumstance.
Curiosity Without Borders
We foster inquiry-driven learning through real-world dialogue.
Technology for Good
We use tech to open minds—not isolate them; to elevate voices—not replace them.