SL4
Global think tank and community exploring future of learning, work, leadership, humanity.
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SL4 cultivates a unique environment focused on tackling complex global challenges through collective intelligence and interdisciplinary collaboration. It operates as a community-powered organization, emphasizing open inquiry, participatory design, and meaningful dialogue to foster innovation. The organization actively brings together diverse stakeholders, including thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators, to co-create insights and practical solutions for a rapidly changing world.
Its methodology is deeply rooted in a future-facing perspective, responding to the urgency of preparing for profound shifts in society. This approach facilitates a 'scenius' by creating a decentralized network for shared exploration, enabling a collective genius that transcends individual contributions and accelerates understanding across critical domains.
Key People
Founders
- Ben Goertzel
- Gabriel David
- Bruce Damer
- Limor Kessem
- Adam B. Levy
- Mark Miller
- Michael Spindeler
- David Weinbaum
Core Team / Executive Leadership
- Michael Spindeler (CEO/Executive Director)
- Jonathan Steinke (Chief Strategy Officer)
- Limor Kessem (Head of Global Partnerships)
- Gabriel David (Head of Community & Programs)
Advisors
- Peter H. Diamandis
- Ben Goertzel
- Bruce Damer
- Adam B. Levy
- Mark Miller
- David Weinbaum
Breakthroughs
- SL4 Think Tank: Generates interdisciplinary insights, frameworks, and actionable recommendations on the future of learning, work, leadership, and humanity.
- SL4 Fellowship: A curated program designed to connect and empower emerging and established leaders, fostering a network dedicated to future-forward solutions.
- SL4 Global Summit: Convenes diverse international stakeholders to facilitate high-level discussions and collaborative problem-solving on critical future challenges.
- SL4 Labs: Initiatives focused on exploring and prototyping innovative solutions and technologies for a rapidly evolving world.
- SL4 Ventures: An arm dedicated to supporting and catalyzing entrepreneurial efforts aligned with SL4's mission for future-building.
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Collaborated With
- SingularityNET: Partnership focused on advancing AI and decentralized technologies.
- X-Prize Foundation: Collaboration on incentivized competitions for radical breakthroughs.
- Foresight Institute: Shared interests in future technologies and long-term societal progress.
- Stanford University: Academic collaboration on research and thought leadership.
- IBM: Industry collaboration on technological innovation and future trends.
- OpenAI: Engagement with leading AI research and development.
- United Nations: Dialogue and potential initiatives aligned with global challenges and sustainable development.