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FUTURITAS

Enabling more confident decisions in an uncertain world

Est. 2003 — Oslo, Norway

Strategic advisory · AI ethics · Geopolitical risk

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Subject

20+ Years in Strategy
5 Books Published
70+ Research Papers
3 Ventures Founded
Henrik Skaug Sætra

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Name Henrik Skaug Sætra
Role CEO & Founder, Futuritas AS & Raifn AS
Academic Associate Professor, University of Oslo
Expertise Strategy, Technology Ethics, Sustainable Futures, Geopolitical Risk
Ventures Raifn AS, Pathwais AS
Previous KPMG, Proba Samfunnsanalyse, Østfold University College

Henrik brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of strategy, technology, and sustainability. As CEO of Futuritas, he advises organisations on navigating technological disruption, AI governance, and geopolitical risk — drawing on a rare combination of hands-on consulting and world-class research credentials.

His track record spans senior roles at KPMG Pure Sustainability (EU regulation, Green Deal, AI governance), Proba Samfunnsanalyse (economic analysis and policy advisory), and Østfold University College. With a background in economics and strategy, Henrik also authored Spill spillet — a book on game theory and strategic thinking.

At the University of Oslo, he leads the Technology and Sustainable Futures research group, bridging academic rigour with practical foresight. His research applies science fiction analysis and scenario methods to real-world technology strategy — published in Technovation, Nature Human Behaviour, Nature Machine Intelligence, and Communications of the ACM.

Author of five books including AI for the Sustainable Development Goals (CRC Press), Technology and Sustainable Development (Routledge), and Hvordan redde demokratiet fra kunstig intelligens (2025). Keynote speaker at institutions including the Max Planck Institute, Chalmers AI Research Centre, and World Future Day Oslo.

Established Futuritas in 2003 — an enduring platform for strategy, research, and keynote engagements spanning two decades.

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Practice

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Strategic Advisory

Geopolitical risk assessment, scenario planning, and strategic foresight for organisations navigating technological disruption and regulatory change.

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Research & Analysis

Commissioned research on AI governance, technology ethics, sustainability frameworks, and emerging regulatory landscapes. Evidence-based analysis for informed decision-making.

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Speaking & Keynotes

Conference keynotes, executive briefings, and expert panels on AI ethics, geopolitical risk, and the intersection of technology with democratic governance.

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Instrument

Raifn

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European sovereign geopolitical risk intelligence platform. AI-driven monitoring combined with expert analysis for governments, critical infrastructure, and strategic operations.

Real-time geopolitical monitoring [ACTIVE]
AI-driven risk analysis [ACTIVE]
Expert-curated intelligence briefs [ACTIVE]
raifn.com
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Contact

TRANSMISSION
Location Oslo, Norway — 59.91°N, 10.75°E
Google Scholar Henrik Skaug Sætra
Keynote Speaker Athenas