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Amy Webb is an Adjunct Professor at New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business, where she teaches strategic foresight at the MBA level. She is also the Founder and CEO of the Future Today Institute, a leading strategic foresight firm. Her expertise lies in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and long-term forecasting, and she advises global leaders, governments, and institutions including the White House, the World Economic Forum, and the United Nations.
Education:
- Post-Graduate, Nieman Fellowship – Harvard University
- M.S., Journalism – Columbia University
- B.A., Political Science and Economics – Indiana University
Research Interests: Amy Webb specializes in artificial intelligence, strategic foresight, scenario planning, and quantitative modeling. Her work focuses on identifying early signals of change and developing predictive models to guide organizations through disruptive technological shifts. She is a leading voice on the ethical and societal implications of AI and synthetic biology.
Publications Trend: Her recent articles and books reflect a strong emphasis on the future of AI, synthetic biology, and strategic planning. Themes include the risks of concentrated tech power, the emergence of 'living intelligence,' and the need for proactive, data-driven foresight in business and policy.
Scientific Awards:
- #4 Most Influential Management Thinker in the World (Thinkers50, 2023)
- Thinkers50 Radar Award (2017)
- Shortlisted for Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award (2021)
- BBC’s 100 Women of 2020
- Forbes’ Five Women Changing the World
Advising and Grants: While specific advisees and grant details are not listed, Amy Webb leads a global consultancy (Future Today Institute) that works with high-level clients on foresight strategy. She has been awarded fellowships from Harvard, Oxford, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office, indicating significant recognition and funding for her research and leadership.
Labs and Teams: She leads the Future Today Institute, a research and advisory firm that employs a team of analysts and strategists using a proprietary data-driven foresight methodology. She also collaborates with global institutions such as the World Economic Forum and the Council on Foreign Relations.
