About Us We aim to help democracies shape a digital future that is open, fair, and accountable Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition was compiled from the source by ChatGPT and lightly edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part1.html Future of Technology Institute FOTI 4247f041-1bc6-4767-b197-f58103836e89 Independent, not-for-profit think tank dedicated to building a prosperous and fair European future that harnesses the power of technology. Meliore Foundation Parent organization under which the Future of Technology Institute operates as a project. Democracies Public institutions and governments seeking to shape digital futures that are open, fair, and accountable. Citizens Individuals whose rights, opportunities, and democratic participation are affected by technology governance and market structures. Businesses Organizations participating in technology markets and innovation ecosystems. Builders Technologists and innovators developing technical solutions and proofs of concept. FOTI Team Cori Crider Executive Director responsible for strategic leadership and organizational direction. Lucie Castets France Senior Lead responsible for national-level policy engagement and public sector collaboration. Jean Cattan Of Counsel providing legal and regulatory expertise in digital governance. Tobias B. Bacherle Germany Senior Lead responsible for policy coordination and democratic governance initiatives. Taylor Gese UK Advocacy Lead responsible for influencing public policy and advancing technology accountability. Sherif Elsayed-Ali Senior Fellow contributing expertise in technology policy, entrepreneurship, and human rights. Robin Berjon Senior Fellow specializing in governance of technology and digital sovereignty. A prosperous and fair European future in which technology truly serves the public. 6c7ad141-9bbb-45da-94dd-ddb9cb8b8f69 To help democracies shape a digital future that is open, fair, and accountable by designing market reforms, advocating enforcement, supporting credible challengers, and developing practical solutions. f3289417-fbf9-4b37-89fc-1f322bd5e9a5 Independence Maintain organizational autonomy and avoid corporate funding to preserve public-interest focus. Accountability Promote responsible governance of technology markets and digital platforms. Democracy Support democratic participation and public oversight in the design and governance of technology systems. Innovation Develop practical technical solutions and proofs of concept to address systemic technology challenges. Public Service Ensure that technology development and deployment serve the public interest. Technology Governance Advance governance frameworks that ensure technology systems operate in ways that serve democratic societies and the public interest. d79dc63e-7de3-4bfd-9863-e268b78134b0 1 Market Reforms Design and promote structural reforms that improve competition, reduce market concentration, and strengthen fairness in technology markets. 0afa2f89-3523-4ef4-9dbd-2a008e251ca2 1.1 Policy Enforcement Advocate enforcement of laws and regulations that protect democratic institutions, consumers, and workers in technology ecosystems. 3538bea5-449e-4404-afb9-e33dde72f047 1.2 Credible Challengers Support organizations and initiatives capable of providing alternatives to dominant technology platforms. 199786ea-48cb-4ca5-9fad-750a203b3cbc 1.3 Digital Sovereignty Strengthen the capacity of societies and institutions to control critical digital infrastructure and technology policy decisions. a09f1c60-aad6-4f69-8619-009f7533527d 2 Social Media Openness Advance initiatives that open social media systems and reduce dependence on centralized platforms. d248a433-4c9b-4b7b-aa13-24b5ee32f70b 2.1 Technology Dependencies Reduce reliance on monopolistic technology providers and strengthen resilient digital ecosystems. 1a993d65-a225-4324-91e8-854b0d40f6a5 2.2 Technology Debate Democratize public debate about technology governance through inclusive engagement and transparent dialogue. f048d4a8-4bb7-4a34-b199-4c5d44f3d82e 2.3 Solution Development Translate policy ideas into actionable solutions that address real-world technology governance challenges. 31f68d28-da08-4129-86f2-db3b5a5877e9 3 Proofs of Concept Build and test technical demonstrations that illustrate viable alternatives to existing technology systems. bc63e7ce-594c-487e-84d4-1a96970d798e 3.1 Public Engagement Convene unconventional debates and collaborative forums to generate practical insights for leaders, innovators, and citizens. 63748b06-de9e-456e-855c-e45e451b13b6 3.2 Partnerships Collaborate with builders, businesses, citizens, and policymakers to advance shared technology governance objectives. ad9dba6e-9409-453f-9335-35b64543f4d6 3.3 Organizational Capacity Maintain leadership expertise and institutional capability to execute the institute’s mission across multiple European jurisdictions. 5d8f8e7b-2b9e-43c7-8ceb-b81761cb86da 4 Leadership Expertise Leverage professional experience in law, policy, technology, and governance to guide strategic initiatives. 1967c816-2314-492f-87b3-891445e667a1 4.1 Operational Independence Maintain independence from corporate funding to preserve mission integrity and public trust. 3e0d3f81-dd4b-4b5b-aaac-b1e0c00d651c 4.2 2026-04-07 https://futureinstitute.tech/ Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net