A History of Global
Collaboration &
Innovation
We first met in China on an international project for an Andreessen Horowitz-backed edutech startup. Since then, we've built two startups together - Kno and TrustMe.ai - worked at Intel, and driven digital transformation across multiple continents. Always in pursuit of the same mission: empowering people through technology.
Our Leadership Team
Two seasoned operators with a combined track record across startups, global enterprises, and academic institutions.
Larry Chao, PhD
Co-Founder & Managing Director
A Stanford PhD whose research was funded by GE and NASA. A seasoned expert in the startup ecosystem, with extensive experience at Silicon Catalyst, Berkeley Skydeck, and the Startup World Cup. Larry has advised the CEO of Intel and led operations at multiple startups acquired by Intel and SoftBank.
Zubair Anwar
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Brings over 20 years of operational excellence from a distinguished career at Intel and IBM. A proven track record of building high-performing global teams and executing complex technological deployments at scale. His deep operational expertise is central to Agency Studio's mission of driving hyper-efficient growth.
A Truly Global
Track Record
Our team has driven digital transformation and innovation across five continents, partnering with governments, ministries of education, and innovation ecosystems worldwide.
Japan
Partnered with JETRO to accelerate deep-tech startups and foster innovation ecosystems.
Saudi Arabia
Contributed to the Saudi Digital Library initiative led by the Ministry of Education.
Turkey
Deployed large-scale 1:1 digital education initiatives for schools nationwide.
Dubai
Spearheaded smart school projects as part of the Smart Dubai program.
Europe
Collaborated with OpenAustria to define the AI-shaped future of work in Austria and Denmark.
Bridging the Gap to Academia
We are committed to shaping tomorrow's workforce through strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions.
Stanford University
Product development and design
MIT
Impact of the AI-shaped future of work
UC Berkeley
Responsible AI innovation
San Jose State University
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
University of Southern California
Career pathways for PhD graduates
Golden Gate University
Multi-disciplinary industry panels