OUR COMPANY
The power of seeing
through dragonfly eyes
Our Approach
Dragonflies have eyes made up of thousands of lenses.
They integrate these lenses to give themselves almost 360-degree vision. Among the world’s most successful predators, dragonflies catch 95% of their prey, thanks to their agility and ability to predict where their prey is going.
We live in a complex world and our challenges cannot be solved with siloed thinking. Dragonfly Thinking™ allows us to see the world through multiple lenses, integrate many perspectives into a coherent vision, and make clear-sighted decisions to drive the desired impact.
We equip decision-makers to navigate with clarity, foresight and adaptability to move beyond risk management and toward resilience leadership. In doing so, we support integrative thinking and solutions to complex problems.
The Power of Dragonfly Thinking
Political scientist and psychologist Philip Tetlock has found that what distinguishes the best forecasters in the world is their ability to see through “dragonfly eyes.”
Experts in specific disciplines and domains often exhibit limited predictive accuracy, attributable to their tendency to over-emphasize a single lens of analysis.
Superforecasters, by contrast, develop more holistic understandings of complexity by seeking out and integrating multiple perspectives. They are experts in dragonfly thinking.
Our Team
Anthea Roberts
Founder and CEO
Anthea is an interdisciplinary researcher who has worked at the ANU, the LSE, Columbia and Harvard. She focuses on new ways of thinking about complex and evolving fields, and is the author of the frameworks on which Dragonfly Thinking’s AI tools are based. The League of Scholars has ranked Anthea as the world’s leading international law scholar (2019) and Australia’s leading international law scholar (2022, 2023). Her first book ‘Is International Law International?’ won the American Society of International Law’s top book prize, and her second book ‘Six Faces of Globalization’ (with Nicolas Lamp) was selected as one of the Best Books of 2021 by The Financial Times and Fortune Magazine. She engages extensively with governments and businesses and previously worked at law firms in New York and London.
Miranda Forsyth
Co-Founder and Director
Miranda is an interdisciplinary socio-legal scholar, with extensive experience in law and society, the Pacific islands justice and governance systems and legal pluralism. She has worked at the ANU and the University of the South Pacific. Miranda’s expertise includes law, anthropology, restorative justice, criminology and complexity theory. A natural collaborator, Miranda is part of research and practitioner networks locally and across the world, fostering dialogue and learning around her areas of expertise.
Hugh Edwards
Software Engineer
Hugh is a seasoned software engineer with over a decade of experience spanning SaaS development, computer vision, and big data processing. His technical versatility is matched by a proven ability to architect and scale robust digital systems — from building new platforms from the ground up to navigating complex, data-intensive environments. Driven by a passion for clarity, quality, and reliability, Hugh is committed to creating software that’s not only powerful but also elegant and maintainable. He brings a thoughtful, systems-oriented approach to every project, designing solutions that are both resilient and user-friendly.
Linda Phompak
Product Manager
Linda is an interdisciplinary designer, her career spans product roles in enterprise technology, digital agencies, early-stage start-ups and government. She was a founding designer and product lead hybrid in launching award-winning applications across various sectors in accessible way-finding, fintech, climate data and home energy efficiency technology. Linda has a track record for navigating ambiguity to drive impactful outcomes. Drawing references from her studies in architecture and interaction design, she is driven by combining visionary innovative thinking into practical execution. Linda exemplifies problem-solving through a multi-faceted design lens and collaborative ingenuity across diverse industries.
Sam Barton
AI Strategy & Implementation
Sam is a generative AI strategist with over a decade of experience working across startups and scale-ups in roles spanning marketing, product management, operations, and strategy. His career has been defined by a hands-on, cross-functional approach to building and scaling teams, products, and systems in fast-moving environments. With a background in complex systems science and philosophy, Sam brings a distinctive lens to his work — one that sees organizations as interconnected, adaptive systems where people, processes, and technology must align to thrive in times of change. This perspective informs his approach to AI: not just as a set of tools, but as a transformative capability that, when integrated thoughtfully, can create lasting value.
Aishwarya
Project Manager
Aishwarya is a dynamic self starter with over a decade of experience across start-ups and small-to-medium enterprises. With her background in finance and entrepreneurship, she brings strong capabilities in project management, operational strategy, and creative problem-solving. Aish has led across wide-ranging functions — from membership and operations to marketing and sales — where she has built and championed processes for sustainable growth. At Dragonfly Thinking, she plays a key role in pilot engagement and business development, offering expertise in project administration, stakeholder liaison, and financial and operational management. Aish’s versatility and executional focus make her a vital connector across teams and initiatives.