For those whose work is driven by values, tackling the issues of our times feels increasingly challenging and complex. It can be hard to find hope in the headlines, with troubling trendlines making the change we seek feel more elusive than ever.
But the future is not fixed, and certain outcomes are not inevitable. There is no shortage of good people wanting to make the world a better place - what is needed are ways to translate complexity into cohesion, vision into direction, and intention into action.
Past Futures works with philanthropic organisations, “for purpose” businesses and nonprofit organisations to (re)imagine what could be possible, before building out what it takes to get there, together. We translate ambitious visions for change into the strategic clarity, tangible tools and meaningful relationships needed to translate aspiration into action.
meet Our founder
Photo by Joshua Barreno of Barreno Studio.
Alexander Dirksen (He/Him)
Past Futures was founded by Alexander Dirksen in 2023. It builds upon his decade of work across the social change landscape in Australia and Canada, including leadership and advisory roles with Apathy is Boring, Bank Australia, the City of Vancouver, Simon Fraser University and the Vancouver Foundation.
Currently based in Naarm/Melbourne, he remains energised by the potential for transformative change, and by those who are leading the way towards just and sustainable futures.