Who are we?

Diana Stafie Future Station

“I believe that futures thinking should not be a privilege of the few, but a daily practice embedded in how we learn, lead, and make decisions — across boardrooms, classrooms, and communities.”

— DIANA STAFIE

Founder & Strategic Foresight Consultant
Diana Stafie

Diana Stafie is a leading voice in Strategic Foresight in Europe and the founder of Future Station, a consultancy that helps organizations anticipate change, navigate uncertainty, and design long-term strategies.

With a background in both finance and futures thinking, she supports executive teams, boards, and public institutions in exploring emerging trends, identifying risks and opportunities, and shaping robust strategic responses. She has led foresight projects in sectors including banking, energy, FMCG, telecom, healthcare, and education, as well as for NGOs, ministries, and international programs.

Diana serves on several boards including:
→ Arctic Stream – Stock-exchange listed IT infrastructure company
→ EDGE Institute – Romania’s first think tank focused on digital transformation
→ Envisia – The first Board Members School in Central & Eastern Europe
→ Association of Professional Futurists – International board.

At the heart of her work is a mission to democratize access to futures literacy. Diana believes that developing a better relationship with the future is essential — not only for organizations but for individuals and communities. She creates programs that help reduce anxiety about uncertainty, foster agency, and build futures thinking as a daily habit.

Through national toolkits, strategic foresight training, and hands-on workshops, she works with both young people and adults, from schools to C-suites.

Diana is known for bringing solid, in-depth research into every project she leads — combining global scanning with locally grounded insights. She regularly teaches Strategic Foresight at the Bucharest International School of Management (BISM) and the European Institute for Sustainability. She is also a guest lecturer at the Corporate Governance program done by Envisia & Bucharest Stock Exchange and targeted at local Board Members.

Diana is internationally trained in foresight through:
→ University of Houston – Strategic Foresight
→ Institute for the Future (California) – Futures Design
→ European Commission’s Certified Future Strategist Program (ICFS) – Kairos Future
→ Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies – Future-Driven Innovation

She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance from Henley Business School (UK) and a BA in both Finance and Law, and a Master in Audit of Financial Institutions.

She represents Teach the Future in Romania and is a frequent contributor to strategic education and public foresight resources. In addition to her consulting work, Diana invests in early-stage tech and AI startups, and speaks regularly at (international) business and innovation events.

Connect with Diana on: LinkedIn, Facebook or stay in touch with news from the future on the Romanian WhatsApp Channel The Future Today: Știri din viitor.

TEAM
Our Partners / Experts

Luana Galoiu

A Digital Marketing Specialist and Researcher with a focus on innovation and AI / tech.

Loredana Gavrilescu

Digital Anthropologist with over 7 years in marketing research, strategy and consultancy. Loredana explores the intersection between technology and social design.

Madalina Dirdara

Creative Director with 9+ years  in branding & visual identity. I integrate trends and futures thinking with creative design principles.

James McLintock

Brand Strategy and Marketing Consultant, with over 10 years of global experience across tech, alcohol, fashion and FCMG.

Ulf Boman

Ex-Partner and Future strategist with Kairos Future, Sweden.

Dr. John A. Sweeney

UNESCO Chair for Futures Studies in Anticipatory Governance and Sustainable Policymaking at Westminster International University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Carla Moss

Brand Strategist with over 10 years of experience in applying semiotics, cultural research, and trend analysis.

We have spent the last few years studying and unlocking change, identifying trends, and making sense of the future.

Systems Thinking. Foresight. Future-Driven Innovation. Mega Trends. Consumer Trends.

As members of various research networks, think tanks, and trendwatching groups, we stay at the forefront of emerging developments. Our extensive network connects us with experts, innovators, and changemakers worldwide.

ABOUT

‘We got
trapped in
cost cutting and
continuous improvement.’

It usually starts with a visionaire who sees a need or an opportunity in the market. And taps on it! Gets other enthusiasts on board, and together they build expertise, design and launch an offer that people want. Badly. So they get courage.

In this time, the world outside becomes a very different place. Competitors appear from unexpected places. Market behavior is changing. New technologies are promising. Customers seem to know more than they do. But how and who to make sense of all these? It feels too late to catch up. But maybe is not too late to make a leap frog.

Do you think the industry changes and your company not?

Identification of strategic early signs of change is good news for those whose role is maintaining competitive advantage for the organization.The failure is in lack of action, and if you were a decision maker, wouldn’t you like to have an early warning capability available?

Let’s talk about our Strategic Early Signs Alert subscription!

Do we think there is only one future? If not, why do we only plan for one?

Foresight catalyses thinking in alternative futures.

3 PILLARS
OUR APPROACH

Develop Future Skills

Empower your team with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate uncertainty, anticipate change in your industry, and act proactively. Build their confidence in dealing with complexity and emerging trends.

Integrate Foresight into Strategy and Innovation

Integrate futures thinking into strategic and innovation processes. Equip decision-makers with methods to identify opportunities, prepare for multiple scenarios, and align actions and business strategies with future realities.

Create a Foresight Function and Culture

Transform foresight into a systematic business capability. From creating a dedicated Foresight Manager/Director role to fostering a company-wide culture of futures-thinking, we help you institutionalize foresight as a driver of long-term success.
FUTURES COLLECTION SHOP
Let’s Better Understand the Future
Prepare for What’s Next
Book a Future-Ready Keynote

We deliver research-backed keynotes that inspire future thinking, blending industry insights with real-world examples and actionable takeaways. Each presentation is tailored to your audience, and beyond the keynote, we can integrate interactive moments for deeper engagement.

We’ve delivered talks for audiences ranging from dozens to hundreds, across various industries and contexts.

Recent topics include: Future of Work, AI Impact Scenarios, Leadership in Uncertainty, Anticipatory Leadership, Trends Shaping Consumer Experience, Gen Z as the Future Workforce, and Five Key Principles for Future Readiness.