Tara Lutman

About Tara Lutman

At the age of five I was using my imagination to turn my tricycle into an ice cream machine and tree leaves into money. In other words, I’ve always seen things beyond what they are to what they could be: from my first job as a data specialist, to coaching emerging tech founders to grow globally, and now helping people build lasting legacies in the face of uncertainty. Driven by the conviction that flourishing businesses foster flourishing communities, I work with forward-thinking business and community leaders to transition to the next generation. Together we build an awe-inspiring vision that ensures their legacy endures into a future they might not see.Prior to launching my strategic foresight practice, I studied psychology then spent the first part of my career as a data specialist for the DoD helping design and build a data warehouse for decision makers in Congress and the Pentagon.After graduate school I moved to Turkiye, launching a 20+ year path to entrepreneurship, coaching and advising tech leaders from various ecosystems to raise growth capital and expand to global markets. Through this work I’ve had a front row seat to see how we can use emerging technology to shape our future. Dedicated to the vision of flourishing communities, I combine strategic foresight practices with emerging technology signals and drivers so leaders can take advantage of opportunities while guarding against potential threats to their businesses and causes.We achieve this through:Future Think Tank round tablesBespoke Future Think Tanks & Signal Reports1:1 Leadership CoachingLong-Term Strategic Planning Workshops“Futurist in Residence” EngagementsParticipants in Future Think Tanks use these round tables as strategic planning sessions to stimulate new investment opportunities, incorporate emerging technology into business operations, help children prepare for future careers, avoid potential disruptions to their business, and plot the way to a future that aligns with their purpose and values. Complementing work, I’m on a year-long philosophical contemplation of “Power” and start each day with a nature walk to the Mediterranean Sea. I study the virtues of Slow Productivity, Deep Work, Quiet Leadership, and balance that headiness with designer home tours, historical romantic fiction, laugh out loud entertainment and nurturing living foods in my kitchen — making yogurt, brewing kombucha, and fermenting buckwheat bread.If you want the recipes for these foods or to create the recipe for an awe-inspiring vision that motivates generations, let’s chat.

Experience

1. Consulting Member

   The Upside

   Jul 2022 — Present

   The Upside is a community of top independent consultants who join forces to advance their businesses.

Education

• Naval Postgraduate School

  MS, Information Technology Management

  1996 — 2001

• Santa Clara University

  BS, Psychology

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Community Building
• Linqto
• Event Planning
• Online Curriculum Development
• Masterminds
• Business Development
• Digital Citizenship
• Personal Development
• Google Docs
• Entrepreneurship
• Global Citizenship
• Linkedin
• Gmail
• Skype
• Lifestyle Design
• Leadership
• Connecting People
• Globalism
• Blogging
• Hybrid Culture
• Facebook
• Expatriatism
• Blog Development
• Strategy
• E-Learning
• Social Networking
• Creative Entrepreneurship
• Editing
• Online Community Management
• Online Education
• Content Strategy
• Virtual Event Production
• Marketing Strategy
• Blog Marketing
• Professional Development
• Content Marketing
• Data Curation