Visionaries Kuno and Goodall Rejoin to Bring Evermay, an Embassy for the Future

The new venture aims to create a hub for sustainable innovation and global collaboration.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:21pm

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A minimalist, photorealistic studio still life featuring a sleek, modern desk with a laptop, potted plant, and geometric desk accessories, conceptually representing the abstract ideas of global cooperation and visionary thinking.Evermay's futuristic campus in Washington, D.C. will serve as a hub for sustainable innovation and global collaboration.Washington Today

Renowned entrepreneurs Kara Kuno and Samantha Goodall have reunited to launch Evermay, a groundbreaking new initiative that will establish a futuristic embassy and innovation hub in Washington, D.C. Evermay is envisioned as a center for sustainable technology, global collaboration, and visionary thinking, bringing together leaders from business, government, and civil society.

Why it matters

The Evermay project represents a bold attempt to create a new model for international cooperation and problem-solving, leveraging emerging technologies and a diverse, interdisciplinary approach. As the world faces complex global challenges, Evermay aims to serve as a neutral platform for developing innovative solutions with worldwide impact.

The details

Kuno and Goodall, who previously co-founded the successful tech company Synapse, have reunited to spearhead Evermay. The new venture will be housed in a state-of-the-art, environmentally-sustainable campus in the heart of Washington, D.C., featuring cutting-edge research labs, collaborative workspaces, and event venues. Evermay will host a range of programs, from technology accelerators to policy forums, all focused on addressing critical issues like climate change, global health, and economic inequality.

  • Evermay is slated to open its doors in the fall of 2027.
  • Kuno and Goodall first began conceptualizing the Evermay project in early 2025.

The players

Kara Kuno

Co-founder and CEO of Evermay, a renowned entrepreneur who previously co-founded the successful tech company Synapse.

Samantha Goodall

Co-founder and President of Evermay, an experienced global strategist and innovator who also co-founded Synapse with Kuno.

Evermay

A new initiative that will establish a futuristic embassy and innovation hub in Washington, D.C., focused on sustainable technology, global collaboration, and visionary thinking.

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What they’re saying

“Evermay will be a hub for the world's brightest minds to come together and tackle our most pressing global challenges. We envision it as an embassy for the future, where innovation and collaboration can thrive.”

— Kara Kuno, Co-founder and CEO of Evermay

“By bringing together leaders from diverse backgrounds, we hope to catalyze new solutions that can have a transformative impact on the world. Evermay will be a place where the impossible becomes possible.”

— Samantha Goodall, Co-founder and President of Evermay

What’s next

Evermay is currently in the design and planning phase, with construction expected to begin in early 2027 ahead of the planned opening in the fall of that year.

The takeaway

Evermay represents a bold vision for international cooperation and problem-solving, bringing together diverse stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to global challenges. As the world faces increasingly complex issues, initiatives like Evermay offer a new model for catalyzing progress through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge technology.