Founding Leadership

Think First is founded and led by Jim Detjen, Founder & Chief Steward. Its founding intellectual life is strengthened by Avi Loeb, PhD, Founding M Fellow, whose scientific perspective informs the work of Think First across Science & Discovery.

  • Jim Detjen

    Jim Detjen

    FOUNDER & CHIEF STEWARD
    Founding Stewardship & Strategic Direction

    Responsible for the purpose, direction, intellectual standards, publishing, development of M, the M Fellowship, strategic relationships, and long-term continuity of Think First.

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    Avi Loeb, PhD

    FOUNDING M FELLOW
    Science & Discovery
    Intellectual Stewardship

    Astrophysicist, Harvard professor, author, and scientific leader whose counsel strengthens Think First’s inquiry into evidence, discovery, scientific uncertainty, and the search for technological life beyond Earth.

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