William Chitangala is a Futurist and Ecosystem Architect dedicated to moving beyond shallow tech-driven hype. With over a decade of experience in venture building, William’s research and entrepreneurial practices centres on futures-driven innovation and humanist paradigms of emerging technologies and economic development.
As the co-founder of studio citangala and Olive Project, his practices bridge the gap between futurism, foresight and entrepreneurial innovation.
His methodologies move past traditional megatrends to uncover the transformational forces shaping societal and economic shifts. By questioning the status quo and focusing on human, rather than technological, transformation, William helps founders in finding the critical clarity of futurists in an era of profound uncertainty.
His current research into Digital Sovereignty serves as a strategic foundation for this Masterclass, exploring how European product innovators can act as architects of alternative digital economies.