About

Foresight Institute is a research organization founded in 1986 by Christine Peterson and Eric Drexler – one of the “founding fathers” of nanotechnology. We work to advance science and technology for the benefit of life – through grants, events, prizes, and fellowships.

Team

Allison Duettmann

CEO

Karolina Eklöw

COO

Boston Nyer

CFO (Fractional)

Beatrice Erkers

Program Director, Existential Hope

Lydia La Roux

Program Manager, Events & Fellowship

Amber Duettmann

Advisor

Madeleine Ahlström

Communications Manager

Bradley Royes

AI Node Manager, Berlin

Martina Pepiciello

Communications Specialist, Existential Hope

Tara Padovan-Hickman

Executive Assistant to CEO

Kristy Hilands

Special Projects (Advisor)

Sherry Hull

Administrative Manager

Open Positions

Systems Administrator & Compute Support (Part-Time Contractor — San Francisco)


Application deadline: The role will be filled as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Oversight

Christine L. Peterson

Dean Tribble

Agoric

Sonia Arrison

100 Plus Capital

James C. Bennett

Brandon Goldman

Lionheart Ventures

Carrie Radomski

Contact us

Transparency section

Form 990 – 2024

Public disclosure of our IRS Form 990, providing transparency into our financial activities, governance, and operations for the 2024 fiscal year.


Independent Auditor’s Report – 2024

Independent auditor’s report and audited financial statements for 2024, offering an objective assessment of our financial position and compliance.


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