Dr. Kostopoulos is an accomplished academic and practitioner specializing in the intersection of emerging technologies, strategic innovation, and global security. With extensive experience spanning academia, industry, and government, she is dedicated to advancing knowledge in technology’s transformative role across society and industries. Dr. Kostopoulos holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and Security Studies from the University of Siena, Italy, and brings expertise in foresight, artificial intelligence, macrotrends and emerging technology convergence. She has worked with renowned organizations such as the United Nations, NATO, European Commission, the US Special Operations Command, MIT and Oxford Said Business School providing strategic insights into global trends and technological disruptions. Her professional journey includes serving as the Founder and CEO of Abundance Studio, where she advises international organizations on strategic foresight and macro trends. As Senior Vice President of Emerging Technologies at KnowBe4, she elevated the global profile of cybersecurity through strategic partnerships and innovation-driven solutions.

Dr. Kostopoulos also contributes significantly to academia, having taught and conducted research at institutions such as Khalifa University, the U.S. National Defense University and U.S. Joint Special Operations University. She has developed graduate-level curricula on cybersecurity, innovation, and intelligence, with a focus on integrating real-world applications into academic learning.

Her global expertise, which spans the US, Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia, is complemented by her multilingual abilities in English and Spanish. She is a sought-after speaker at international forums, regularly addressing topics such as AI, autonomous systems, technological disruption.