We are on a mission to build a radically better future.

About Us.

The Digital Revolution is whipping through our lives like a Bengali typhoon.

—WIRED Magazine Manifesto

radical enables leaders & learners to seize the future. We research, develop, and teach tools and frameworks designed to transform our clients into practical futurists and successful disruptors. Our work gives you an unfair advantage in preparing yourself and your business to flourish amid accelerating change. Believing that the future is unwritten, we help our clients embrace the possible, envision the long run, and build what matters.

The Team.

Pascal Finette.

Chief Heretic & Co-Founder

Pascal is the Co-Founder (and Chief Heretic) at radical. He serves on various digital advisory boards, is a board member and advisor to various startups, and is the co-founder of The Women’s Impact Alliance. He has spent his career pushing the boundaries of technology and passionately believes it can profoundly impact the betterment of humankind. Pascal’s past work includes founding eBay’s Platform Solutions Group in Europe, launching a global consulting firm, and investing in early-stage tech startups. He led Mozilla’s Open Innovation Lab, their accelerator program WebFWD, and headed up Mozilla’s Office of the Chair. As Principal at Google.org, he invested in social impact organizations around the globe. He is the author of the bestselling book ‘Disrupt Disruption – How to Decode the Future, Disrupt Your Industry, and Transform Your Business.’

Jane Finette.

CEO & Co-Founder

Jane is obsessed with accelerating change at scale. Her passion, expertise, and three decades of experience are anchored at the intersection of community building and human potential. Jane’s past work includes leadership roles at eBay, Sotheby’s, and Mozilla. She has founded and run large international teams, expanded organizations globally, built products, and grown large-scale open-source communities. Jane is also the founder of The Women’s Impact Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to advance women leaders in social and environmental change across the globe. Furthermore, she is the author of the book, Unlocked - How Empowered Women Empower Women. Jane is currently working on a new startup ‘In Her Nature’ - a global community of women who gather outdoors to connect with nature and one another.

Maria Fernanda (Mafe) Saldarriaga.

Principal,Business Development & Client Lead

Mafe leads Business Development at radical. She works closely with clients globally to create customized engagements that equip them with the knowledge and tools to build their ‘future organization.’ Previously, Mafe led Business Development at Fastrack Institute, helping cities transform by adopting exponential technologies to create positive change for their citizens. She worked directly with Salim Ismail, the first executive director of Singularity University and award-winning book author, and developed Fastrack initiatives in numerous cities around the globe. At Hult International Business School, Mafe was responsible for the sales and marketing of Master’s Degree Programs throughout Latin America, leading Hult’s efforts in eight countries. Mafe is a mentor to many organizations and passionate about inspiring individuals to live a radically different life.

Jeffrey Rogers.

Principal, Learning & Facilitation

Jeffrey Rogers, Principal of Learning & Facilitation at radical, wants to get you involved. He believes the future is too important to be left to the futurists, and his grand professional goal is to empower more people to think, act, live, and lead as if the future is theirs to create. Jeffrey is passionate about lifelong learning and designing unique learning experiences that build knowledge while also fostering community. He has been a top-rated facilitator and moderator of executive education programs and international summits at Singularity University since 2017 and has also been featured as a guest lecturer and workshop leader at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford, and the Empowerment Summit at ECAL in Lausanne.

Kacee Johnson.

Principal, FinTech Innovation Leader

Kacee Johnson is a fintech executive with deep expertise in scaling SaaS companies, market expansion, and AI-driven innovation. She has guided startups from launch to exit, led high-impact sales & marketing strategies, and advised Fortune 500 organizations on digital transformation. Recognized as one of the Most Influential People in Accounting, she brings a sharp strategic lens to emerging technologies, helping organizations navigate disruption and unlock new opportunities. Her work is rooted in the curation of thought leadership, delivering compelling presentations, and producing high-level events that engage and inspire business leaders. Based in Southern California with her family, Kacee dedicates her time to mentoring emerging leaders, advocating for women in technology, and organizing beach cleanups to support environmental preservation.

Julian Sotscheck.

Analyst & Community Lead

Julian is an avid visionary eager to exchange questions, thoughts, and ideas with people from all perspectives. As a student of business, design, and philosophy, he strives for thoroughly thought-out solutions and considerations. Having been part of the leading team of a non-profit incubator, he facilitates teams and solutions that are driven by intent. As a Stanford University Innovation Fellow, he believes in a holistic and detailed perspective, allowing us to seize opportunities and provide adequate solutions for today and tomorrow. Working as an innovation lead, venturing beyond the norm is exciting for him every time, but he believes that it’s equally important to recognize what works and to perfect and advance rather than to start anew. He’s here to stimulate thoughts, learning, and exchange.

Finnbar The Greyt.

Top Dog

Finnbar is the top dog at radical. His work focuses on the intersection of team well-being, security, and eating treats. Finn is early in his career and is a quick learner. He has proven himself to excel at any task, and in true greyhound style, he completes the job at lightning speed! Finn has quickly become an invaluable member of the radical team. He is completely dedicated to the wellness, presence of mind, and general joy of life at radical, not only for the team but also for our partners, clients, and wider community. 🐾