<h2>Embracing a Non-linear Path to Impactful Innovation</h2>
<p>Cecilia Tham&#8217;s journey to the helm of <a href="https://www.futurity.systems/">Futurity Systems</a> is anything but traditional. From Hong Kong to the U.S., and then to Barcelona, her path is a testament to the power of embracing non-linear career trajectories.</p>
<p>&#8220;I went from starting a co-working space to opening a fab cafe and then a school for women in tech,&#8221; Cecilia shares. This diverse background laid the foundation for her current role, where she scales impact through innovative technology.</p>
<h2>Learning from Alpha Telefonica&#8217;s Moonshot Approach: Advancing Exponential Tech Development</h2>
<p>Cecilia’s experience at <a href="https://theodi.org/organisations/profile/telefonica-alpha/">Alpha Telefonica</a> was a turning point, where she immersed herself in future-thinking methodologies. &#8220;It was a moonshot factory,&#8221; she explains, revealing how such initiatives push boundaries to create technologies with exponential impact.</p>
<p>This experience not only refined her vision but also underscored the importance of patient capital and proprietary technology in shaping the future.</p>
<h2>The Art of Anticipating the Unpredictable in Future-Thinking Innovation</h2>
<p>The core of Cecilia’s work revolves around preparing for the unseen and making the unpredictable tangible. &#8220;By the time you think you need to be resilient for the future, it&#8217;s already too late,&#8221; she asserts.</p>
<p>Her focus is on weaving stories that help people understand and value the future before it becomes the present, especially in realms like AI.</p>
<h2>Applied Futurism in Tech: Bridging Historical Insights and Future Technologies</h2>
<p>Cecilia identifies herself as an &#8220;applied futurist,&#8221; emphasizing a hands-on approach to futurism.</p>
<p>&#8220;Futures have a lot to do with the past,&#8221; she states, highlighting the importance of collective memory in shaping what&#8217;s to come. This perspective is crucial in developing strategies and solutions that are grounded in reality yet forward-thinking.</p>
<h2>The Impact of Storytelling in Futurism</h2>
<p>Finally, Cecilia touches on the significance of public speaking in her field. It&#8217;s a vital tool for sharing her vision and connecting with potential collaborators. &#8220;It&#8217;s a conversation with the audience,&#8221; she says, highlighting the importance of engagement and storytelling in conveying complex ideas about the future.</p>


Dan Taylor

Ben Costantini

Cecilia Tham

<p>Embracing a Non-linear Path to Impactful Innovation Cecilia Tham&#8217;s journey to the helm of Futurity Systems is anything but traditional. From Hong Kong to the U.S., and then to Barcelona, her path is a testament to the power of embracing non-linear career trajectories. &#8220;I went from starting a co-working space to opening a fab cafe [&hellip;]</p>


Selected Episode #59

Cecilia Tham