Introducing Threatcasting.ai: The Future Doesn't Have To Be Uncertain...

In an era of rapid technological evolution, shifting geopolitical landscapes, and unpredictable market dynamics, the ability to anticipate and prepare for future threats is more critical than ever. Threatcasting.ai provides a data-driven, story-centric approach to strategic foresight, enabling businesses, governments, communities, and organizations to proactively shape the future rather than merely react to it.

Threatcasting.ai — There is a method for the madness.

What is Threatcasting?

Threatcasting is not about predicting the future (in fact, the word 'predict' is not in our lexicon)—it’s about critically exploring potential futures to identify and mitigate risks before they become crises. Developed by Brian David Johnson in 2007, significantly advanced by futurist Cyndi Coon, and refined through years of application across national security, business intelligence, and strategic planning, Threatcasting is a structured methodology that combines social science, technical research, economic analysis, and speculative storytelling to model future threats and opportunities.

At its core, Threatcasting provides decision-makers of all stripes with actionable, unparalleled insights by creating detailed, human-centered narratives that transform raw data into compelling scenarios. These insights are used by corporations, governments, communities, private enterprise, and research institutions to inform policy, improve risk management, and drive innovation.

Why Threatcasting?

The traditional methods of strategic forecasting—such as trend analysis and predictive modeling—often fall short in addressing the complexity of modern threats. Threatcasting takes a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating:

🔹 Expert-Driven Insights – We work with leading specialists across industries to analyze emerging trends.

🔹 Foresight Modeling – Utilizing the Cone of Futures methodology, we differentiate between possible, plausible, probable, and preferable futures to shape actionable strategies.

🔹 StoryCasting – A unique narrative-driven approach to scenario planning, ensuring that threats and solutions are framed in a way that is compelling, memorable, and actionable.

By blending hard data with human experiences, Threatcasting enables organizations to visualize not just what could happen, but how threats will impact people, industries, and nations—and, more importantly, how to prepare.

Q: Can Threatcasting be applied effectively to any sector or setting or scenario? A: Absolutely. There is no limit to where this methodology can work and what and how it is able to transform.

Our Services

Threat Analysis for Business Acquisitions

🔸 Mitigate unseen risks – Before making a major investment or merger, our strategic risk foresight services help identify potential disruptions, from technological obsolescence to shifting regulatory landscapes.

🔸 Competitive Threatcasting – Understand how emerging competitors, market shifts, or technological breakthroughs could reshape your industry.

🔸 Scenario-Based Decision Making – Equip leadership teams with narrative-driven insights that go beyond data points to illuminate real-world implications.

Government & National Security Applications

🔸 Strategic Threat Modeling – Governments and defense organizations leverage Threatcasting to anticipate emerging cyber, political, and military threats.🔸 Policy & Partnership Development – We collaborate with agencies to craft long-term strategies that account for geopolitical instability, misinformation warfare, and economic shifts.

🔸 Disinformation & Influence Operations – Our expertise in information disorder analysis helps governments combat foreign and domestic influence campaigns.

Corporate & Strategic Planning

🔸 Resilience & Crisis Planning – Organizations use Threatcasting to develop proactive crisis response plans that account for technological failures, workforce disruptions, and economic shocks.

🔸 Workforce & AI Futures – As automation and AI reshape industries, Threatcasting helps organizations prepare for workforce transitions, regulatory challenges, and ethical considerations.

🔸 Cybersecurity & Digital Threats – We provide custom foresight workshops that help businesses anticipate and neutralize emerging cyber threats before they become crises.

StoryCasting: The Future of Strategic Foresight

At Threatcasting.ai, we believe that data alone doesn’t drive action—stories do. This is why we’ve pioneered StoryCasting, a method that transforms Threatcasting insights into compelling narratives designed to engage decision-makers.

Instead of spreadsheets and static PowerPoint slides, we deliver immersive future scenarios—whether as fictionalized intelligence briefs, simulated government reports, or full-length speculative stories—that bring threats to life.

By placing decision-makers inside the future, we equip them with the tools to shape it.

Partner With Us

Whether you're a business leader navigating market uncertainties, a policymaker addressing global risks, a state seeking to gauge their preparedness for climate events, or a strategic consulting firm seeking to prepare your clients for future threats, Threatcasting.ai is your partner in building a resilient future.

🔹 Interested in a Threatcasting workshop or getting training for your whole team?

🔹 Want to integrate StoryCasting into your organization or reports?

🔹 Looking for custom foresight analysis tailored to your needs?

Contact us via the form below to begin the conversation.

Threatcasting.ai – Envisioning Futures, Transforming Lives.

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