Futuremaker (n.) - someone who actively engages in shaping the world rather than remaining a passive observer, motivated by the belief that technology can forge a brighter future.
Singularity was founded in 2008 by Peter Diamandis and Ray Kurzweil.
After being inspired by Ray’s seminal work, 'The Singularity is Near,' Peter pitched an idea at dinner: a new university aimed at educating the leaders of tomorrow. Education for the paradigm-shifting, game-changing, nothing-is-ever-the-same-again breakthroughs… happening all the time.
Ray Kurzweil did the math and found that we’re going to experience twenty thousand years of technological change over the next one hundred years. Essentially, we’re going from the birth of agriculture to the birth of the internet twice in the next century. This means paradigm-shifting, game-changing, nothing-is-ever-the-same-again breakthroughs… happening all the time.
They could see that the current education system was setting up leaders to fail, unable to keep up with the exponential pace of technological change. The world needed leaders who were empowered with not only a broad understanding of technology, but a grasp of the challenges humanity is facing and a fearlessly entrepreneurial mindset.
This conversation led to the founding of a new university with support from NASA, Google and others, and the launch of the now famous 10-week Graduate Studies Program, better known as the GSP. It was called Singularity University, inspired by Ray’s book and the mission to help leaders see beyond the horizon and into the uncertain future.
Fast forward to today—technology is accelerating faster than ever and our mission remains unchanged. Since 2008, we’ve helped individuals, organizations, and governments transform the way they lead, think, and create the future through transformative educational programs and experiences focused on the convergence and application of exponential technologies to deliver business and societal value.
A 5-day program designed for leaders tasked with leading their organization forward into the future and a holistic view of the exponential technologies.
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Leveraging the Singularity Foundations and our unique perspective, build a custom program around your unique goals to stay ahead of the curve.
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A 3-day deep dive designed to provide leaders with a comprehensive understanding of artificial intelligence and its impacts across industries.
See moreOur unique approach to exponential thinking and technology takes a zoom in - zoom out approach. The Singularity perspective examines technologies through the lens of their applications on an individual, organizational, and societal level.
Pairing this perspective with our tools and frameworks gives leaders a new mindset and lens to see the world through.
Stay in touch for opportunities, special offers and alumni-only events, like Camp Singularity.
After attending a program, event or joining the team as an Expert or Staff, our Futuremakers become a part of a truly global community that supports each other on their journeys to create the future.
