Vision

In 2019, Minds Studio embarked on a mission to ignite the spark of curiosity within every individual.

Vision

Mission

At Minds Studio, we bring together a diverse pool of interdisciplinary talents to produce rigorous research, craft innovative designs, and bring to life transformative learning experiences. We do this in collaboration with fearless companies and vibrant communities of practice.

Values

The path we’re traveling together and the business we’re building are shaped by a common set of core values held by everyone in the Minds Studio network:

Be humble

We embrace the virtue of humility, recognizing that there is always more to learn and explore.

Be focused

Our commitment to focused dedication ensures excellence in all our endeavors.

Be kind

We approach every interaction with kindness, fostering a culture of respect and support.

Be curious

Our insatiable curiosity fuels our drive to explore the uncharted territories of learning.

Be inclusive

We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, welcoming minds from all corners of the world.

Join us

If you resonate with Minds Studio vision, mission and values, you might be interested in applying to join the Minds Network, where you can get to know interesting minds from all over the world, and find opportunities to work with us.

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Minds Studio Network

Please provide your contact details to apply to join the Minds Studio Network:

Some members of the Minds Network:

Ali Yahia Khalayleh
Trainer and Facilitator, Curriculum and learning material development, Research, Strategist

📍Russiefa, Jordan 🇯🇴

I'm a former medical student turned educator. My interest in the process of learning has led me down various paths both in professional settings and personal.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

New Member 🥳

Projects outside the Studio:

Gemic

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Hugh Gatenby
Architect

📍London, UK 🇬🇧

Hugh is an architect, with a specialism in learning enviroments. He has worked in practices in Paris and London, and with his own practice Arc Works is passionate about empowering learners & promoting creativity.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Arc Works - Learner Led

Projects outside the Studio:

Arc Works
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Marielle van der Meer
International Higher Education Strategy

📍Arnside, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

versatile expert in international Higher Education with a passion for innovation in education and a track record of building new universities from scratch across continents.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Meta Studio,

Projects outside the Studio:

Minerva University, African Leadership University, London Interdisciplinary School, The School of Innovation

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Frances Pak
Instructional Designer

📍New York, US 🇺🇸

Instructional designer

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Kubrio

Projects outside the Studio:

Minerva University

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Danniela Duran
Content & Product Manager

📍Leeds, UK 🇬🇧

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Lifecole, Meta Studio

Projects outside the Studio:

UTEL, WeareExams

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Ricky Sperber
On a mission to create a world with more balance.

📍Valle de Bravo, Mexico 🇲🇽

Having spent 11 years in the tech sector in LatAm and 8 years in Finance in NY, he is now the founder of the EQVILIBRO Ecosystem, where he helps people in their transformational journeys through retreats, coaching, online workshops and community meetups.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Meta Studio, Earth Foundation

Projects outside the Studio:

EQVILIBRO

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Lucian Cosinschi
Strategic Partner: Define, Design, Implement Learning

📍Stavanger, Norway 🇳🇴I'm excited to turn visionary ideas into reality by working alongside innovative teams to create great learning ecosystems.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

New Member 🥳

Projects outside the Studio:

Minerva University, Zayed University, EDU

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Leo Wu
Organizer

📍Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪

Working on responsibly incorporating AI into education, focused on student involvement and impact. Interested in the ways people organize.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

New Member 🥳

Projects outside the Studio:

AI Consensus

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Scott Dooley
Software Developer & Marketer

📍Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 🇻🇳

Scott is a Marketer turned Software Developer, who's founded several software companies.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Purpose in Motion, Aesthetic Intelligence

Projects outside the Studio:

Skills Matter, Measured Collective

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Len Daniel Loving
Learning Designer & Coach

📍Aichi, Japan 🇯🇵

Len brings over a decade of expertise in designing and delivering innovative learning experiences. As a certified learning coach, Lenn is passionate about creating supportive environments and communities that empower individuals to thrive.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Portal Learning, Earth Foundation, Meta Studio

Projects outside the Studio:

Kubrio, City As a School, School of Humanity

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Natalie Bennett
Coach, Trainer and Mentor

📍Sunderland, UK 🇬🇧

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Purpose in Motion

Projects outside the Studio:

Cambridge ISL, University of Sunderland

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Agnes Muthoni
Advisor, Mentor

📍Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪

Agnes has a strong track record in the product, business strategy, go-to-market strategy and sales domains. delivering commercial value at the intersection of these areas in fintech, edtech and talent marketplaces.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

New Member 🥳

Projects outside the Studio:

Andela

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Alvaro Sanmartin
Founder & Engineer

📍 London, UK 🇬🇧

Alvaro founded Minds Studio leveraging over a decade of experience in transforming lives through impactful learning experiences.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Mineva University, UNIR, LIS, The School of Innovation, Kubrio, Lifecole, PAZ.ai, PIM, Andela, Future Academy, Northern Design, Aesthetic Intelligence, E Q V I L I B R O, Portal Learning, Scoolinary, Leemons, Earth Foundation

Projects outside the Studio:

Udacity, Skills Matter, Accredible

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David Pontalier
Edtech entrepreneur, Advisor & Coach

📍Paris, France 🇫🇷

David is dedicated to creating impactful learning experiences for individuals and organisations to reach their full potential.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

New Member 🥳

Projects outside the Studio:

Edtech Connections, Handshake

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Rebecca Amo
Behavioural Scientist

📍Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪

Rebecca is a behavioral science expert with

Projects outside the Studio:

Villgro Africa, InsupplyHealth

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Melody Su
Program Manager, Event Manager, Trainer & Facilitator, Curriculum Developer, Marketing Designer

📍Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵

My professional background is in education and my current interest is focused on integrating AI practices in innovative teaching and learning as well as workplace learning. My goal is to breathe life into education through experiential learning programs, creating an environment where every individual’s unique abilities are not just acknowledged but celebrated.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

New Member 🥳

Projects outside the Studio:

Purpose in Motion, EpNex

Fabiola Kabera
Program Designer, Learning strategist

📍Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼

Projects outside the Studio:

Uber, Educate!

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Guillermo Torres
Project Manager, C-Suite roles, Executive Coach

📍Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸

Guillermo is an experienced COO with extensive experience in Top Higher Education Institutions in Europe and Africa who likes fixing what is broken and building what is needed!

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Meta Studio

Projects outside the Studio:

African Leadership University, IESE

Kelly Davis
Educator, Learning Experience Designer

📍Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹

Kelly is a former international educator who created an online school and is now designing learning experiences.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Future Academy, Purpose in Motion

Projects outside the Studio:

Kubrio, WILD Learning, MAD Courses, GAIA Learning

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Kate Ryan
Program Designer & Coach

📍Minnesota, United States 🇺🇸

Projects outside the Studio:

The African Leadership University, Macalester College

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Yhosemar Mendez
Senior User Researcher

📍Miami, US 🇺🇸

Specialist in UX and User Research with experience in Edtech

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Northern Design, Lifecole

Projects outside the Studio:

Kubrio, Miami Dad College

 

 

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Mariah Levin
Facilitator, Program Designer, Event Producer, Zoom Tech Lead, Trainer, Presentation Coach

📍Portola Valley, USA 🇺🇸

I specialize in designing and facilitating experiential learning events, workshops, and communities. My work is often informed by long term personal movement practices, experience in presentation skills coaching, and an eye toward holistically designing an experience. I most love putting my skill, expertise, and passion into projects that make the world a better place.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

EQVILIBRO, Impact Academy, Meta Studio

Projects outside the Studio:

Minerva University

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Shaheen Banon Beeharry
Learning Experience Designer

📍Moka, Mauritius 🇲🇺

Shaheen is a transnational and multidisciplinary Learning Experience Designer. As the Senior Associate for Bespoke Learning Experiences at the African Leadership University, she has pioneered an innovative learning model.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

New Member 🥳

Projects outside the Studio:

African Leadership University, AU-UNDP Africa Young Women Leadership Fellowship, EdTech Hub via Brink Innovation, Cambridge HP EdTech Fellowship

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Kobus Du Toit
Transforming Communities into Classrooms

📍Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Meta Studio, Earth Foundation

Projects outside the Studio:

Green School, City As a School, Valenture Institute, School of Humanity

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Courtney Klein
Entrepeneur, strategist, nonprofit, fundraising

📍Santa Monica, USA 🇺🇸

Serial social impact entrepreneur; Building All One Thing as a modern approach to community-building; combining coffee, cafe, co-working, co-learning, and social activities into vibrant hubs around the world.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

New Member 🥳

Projects outside the Studio:

Seedspot, Participate, All One Thing

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Patrycja Wierzchałek
Learning Designer

📍 Rzeszów, Poland 🇵🇱

Graduate from Minerva University, her expertise is in learning experience design & operations.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

Andela Edtech Garage

Projects outside the Studio:

Transcend Network

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Pascal Kolbe

📍Paris, France 🇫🇷

Pedagogical engineer, facilitator, and action researcher specializing in the development of purpose-driven education.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

New Member 🥳

Projects outside the Studio:

Learning Planet Institute - Ikigai

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David Kohler
Founder & Trainer

📍Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦

Contributions at the Studio:

Meta Studio, Earth Foundation

Projects outside the Studio:

Metonomy

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Hanne Peeraer
Artist and coach

📍London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

I create thought-provoking encounters for students, facilitating collaboration, self-awareness, and creative problem-solving.

Contributions at Minds Studio:

London Interdisciplinary School

Projects outside the Studio:

Synthesis

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