Our Vision
Just as the science and technology of the 1800s was replaced by that of the 1900s, we envision a century of progress that renders old visions of the future obsolete. We expect the biggest breakthroughs to come from fields people rarely consider, such as introspective psychology, quantum biology, the history of science, and the study of discrete systems.
Even when breakthroughs are happening, however, fields can still become stuck. Identifying the precise bottlenecks to progress and how to overcome them is key to ensuring that there is a smooth pipeline from initial discovery to widespread adoption. Through an understanding of both people and science, we seek to create a world where the scientific enterprise functions well and where people take responsibility for the world technology lets us create.
Our History
Since its founding, Leverage has focused on identifying understudied fields in science and technology and helping them to break through. From 2011 through 2019, our primary focus was on the social sciences, with the team performing foundational research in introspective psychology, coordination studies, and sociology.
In the following years, Leverage began foundational research in the history of science, initiated its exploration of bottlenecks in the hard sciences, and started supporting external teams doing important work in support of the scientific enterprise. Now Leverage supports revolutionary science in many forms, including our own past and present efforts, as well as that of brilliant researchers with their own organizations.
Meet the Team
Leverage Staff
Geoff Anders
Geoff founded Leverage Research in 2011 to support independent research aimed at improving the world. He is the CEO and Director of Research.
Oliver Carefull
Oliver was a founding member of Leverage Research in 2011 and currently works as both a Research Communicator and Head of Culture.
Melinda Bradley
As COO and Event Logistics Coordinator at Leverage, Melinda manages all of the day-to-day operations of the organization.
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Dan Graham
Dan currently works at Leverage part time as a history of science researcher.
Members of the board
Geoff Anders
Geoff founded Leverage Research in 2011 to support independent research aimed at improving the world. He is the CEO and Director of Research.
Oliver Carefull
Oliver was a founding member of Leverage Research in 2011 and currently works as both a Research Communicator and Head of Culture.
Nevin Freeman
Nevin was a founding member of Leverage Research in 2011. He subsequently co-founded Reserve and is now the president of Confusion Capital.
Advisors
Larissa Vaughan-Rowe
Larissa advises Leverage on topics pertaining to public engagement. She worked at Leverage from 2019-2023 and was Chief Operating Officer.
Support Our Research
Leverage is currently funded by mid-sized donors until it achieves self-sufficiency providing services to affiliated non-profits. We also welcome donations, treating them as an imperfect signal of public interest. Donate today and have a conversation with us about what you think our priorities should be.
