Building the commons of tomorrow
We believe in a world where everyone can contribute to positive change.
We create spaces that empower people to navigate media and politics, so we can all participate in democratic life.
The Global Society Foundation is a public-benefit organisation empowering people to participate in society.
Our Vision
We believe in a world where everyone can contribute to positive change.
The future of global society is one where everyone has power to be heard, to think freely and critically, to change things for the better, and to connect with like-minded people across borders.
Whether it’s by contributing to policy change or by being part of a community with whom you can make sense of the world, we believe that social and political life ought to be more accessible to everyone.
The future of governance is embedded in our lives, but in ways that protect our rights and freedoms.
We believe in using AI and cutting-edge technologies for public good.
Our Mission
We’re building the democratic architecture of tomorrow.
We put technology to the benefit of democracy, by empowering people to navigate media and politics so that they can participate safely and meaningfully in society.
Our solutions are anchored in scientific research, open-source softwares, decentralised governance, and protected by strong ethical and legal safeguards.
Our Values
Our values are embedded in the design of our governance and solutions.
Public Benefit by Design
We design technology as a public good. Our solutions put freedom, privacy, safety, and decentralised governance at their core, embedded in an ethics charter and policy plan ensuring long-term commitment to our public-benefit mission.
EveryoneWelcome
Democracy should be accessible and engaging for everyone. We believe participation thrives when it is embedded in social and cultural life, welcoming diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
Integrity & Care
Our work is grounded in rigorous research, ethical reflection, and transparency. We integrate multiple scientific disciplines to build and continuously refine our solutions so that they are adapted to real-world complexity.
Our team
Sophie L. Vériter, Ph.D.
Founder & Director
Political scientist and creative entrepreneur specialising in information challenges. Educated in Madrid, Brussels, Oxford, and The Hague, she has a decade of experience advising international organisations on international relations and diplomacy.
Ksenija Korolova, LL.M.
Project Lead
Digital product manager and entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience in international finance and law. Specialises in deploying blockchain products in complex legal, and technical contexts. Certified in AI product management.
Alberto Yanez, B.Sc.
Technology Lead
Biomedical engineer turned SaaS product leader in the health industry. Expert in design and user experience, working at the intersection of product strategy and UX research. Committed to building technology with social impact.
Marie Martine, Ph.D.
Policy Lead
Award-winning literature scholar. At Oxford University and as a Europaeum scholar, she has acted as a bridge-builder between language research and policymaking. Committed to making democracy more accessible and inclusive.
Our advisory board
Luis Santos, Ph.D.
Advisor
Leading a European Investment Management Company (Alpac Capital) focused on Technology and Renewable Energy. 10+ years of experience in management consulting. MBA from Columbia University. Advises on organisational growth.
Aayushi L. Shah, M.Sc.
Advisor
Consultant with extensive experience in learning innovation, design, gamification, and inclusive pedagogy (Leiden Learning & Innovation Centre). Supports accessible, meaningful, and safe learning and participation across diverse user groups.
Max Kiener, Ph.D.
Advisor
Professor of Ethics in Technology (Hamburg University of Technology) and Associate at Oxford’s Uehiro Institute for Practical Ethics. Ethical governance expert advising on consent and responsibility. Facilitates compliance across political and regulatory contexts.
Alberto Alemanno, Ph.D.
Advisor
Professor of EU Law (HEC Paris) and civic entrepreneur (The Good Lobby) developing participatory solutions with public institutions. Leading voice on democratic innovation and public accountability in Europe. Advises on EU deployment.
Laura Nordström, Ph.D.
Advisor
Researcher (University of Helsinki) and political advisor focusing on the influence of big tech and digital policy in Europe. Vast experience with inclusive local governance. Former member of the Helsinki City Council.
Jens Meijen, Ph.D.
Advisor
Entrepreneur and consultant on AI governance, risk and compliance (Umaniq). Author and journalist with extensive research experience on populism, diplomacy, and image-building. Former Fulbright Fellow at Stanford University.
Inga Steinberg, Ph.D.
Advisor
Social policy researcher (University of Oxford) in the field of education, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her work explores how structural inequalities shape access, participation, and opportunities within public systems.
Stay in Touch
We’re currently based in the international city of peace and justice, The Hague, where we’re building the policy and legal bedrock of our mission.
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- The Hague, The Netherlands