You've Studied History, How About Future?
Future University provides a collection of courses to help people objectively study how to predict the future and become their best future selves.
Courses
History Repeating Itself
Explore historical patterns, cycles, and recurring trends to understand how past events shape future decisions in economics, politics, and technological advancements.
Predictive Analytics
Learn data-driven forecasting methods, including AI, machine learning, and statistical modeling, to anticipate business, economic, and societal trends with greater accuracy.
Global & Local Issues
Analyze pressing global and local challenges, from climate change to economic instability, and explore how these forces will shape the future of nations and communities.
The Future of Government and Money
Examine the shifting landscape of governance, digital currencies, policy innovations, and economic models, shaping how societies operate in the coming decades.
The Future of People and Societal Needs
Understand how urbanization, evolving consumer behavior, and cultural shifts will redefine human lifestyles, economies, and global markets in the future.
Space Colonization & the Next Frontier
Explore the possibilities of space exploration, planetary colonization, and the technological, economic, and ethical challenges of expanding beyond Earth.
Paradigm Shifts & Design Thinking
Discover how disruptive innovations and changing mental models drive technological, business, and social transformations, using design thinking to navigate and shape the future.
The Future of Work & Education
Investigate how automation, AI, and new technologies are redefining careers, learning models, and skill demands for the workforce of tomorrow.
Exponential Technologies & Their Impact
Explore the rapid evolution of AI, biotechnology, blockchain, and other disruptive technologies, and their impact on industries, economies, and human life.
Who Saw the Future?
Analyze past predictions from futurists, scientists, and leaders—who got it right, who got it wrong, and what we can learn from their foresight.
About
About Future University
Future University was founded in 2017 to provide cross-disciplinary knowledge on how to study the future and make informed decisions about career paths, economic opportunities, and societal shifts. After speaking at several colleges and high schools about how to navigate evolving industries and personal purpose, Creighton Taylor recognized a significant need for education and tools that help individuals anticipate and adapt to change. Traditional education often focuses on history, but Future University is designed to help people study the future—what the world will need and how individuals can position themselves for success.
Guided Compass, a lifelong career development platform, was founded in 2018 to complement Future University. It helps individuals and their advisors manage career planning, professional development, and future-looking trends, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
About the Founder
Creighton’s passion is empowering the next generation of innovators by sharing real-world lessons in finance, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. His journey began in investment management, where he spent four years working with top-tier firms like Western Asset Management (over $600 billion in AUM) and Rochdale Investment Management ($6 billion in AUM, investing in equity, fixed income, and venture capital). Shortly after Rochdale was acquired by City National Bank, Creighton was accepted to Harvard Business School—an inflection point that fueled his pivot into the startup world.
After earning his MBA in 2014, Creighton immersed himself in early-stage ventures. He learned to code, raised seed money for a career coaching app, and then moved on to Spooler to support product management, culminating in a $500K seed raise. Next came Fitspot, a $1MM Techstars-backed fitness technology platform, where he served as Head of Product and helped secure an additional $1MM in funding. He later led product at a startup called Emmasson—an experience that taught him the hard realities of entrepreneurship when the venture proved to be fraudulent. From there, he co-founded HackHive, a human resources startup backed by $300K in pre-seed capital. In 2018, Creighton launched Guided Compass, a B2B career development app that has generated $300K+ in revenue and remains active today.
Currently, Creighton divides his time among startup consulting, investing, experimenting with AI products, and teaching. His consulting engagements have included product management for an AI software development tool, fractional CFO work for a crypto startup, and fundraising support for an LA-based lounge. He is especially intrigued by how AI agents can propel entrepreneurs forward.
Creighton serves as a Lecturer in UC Irvine’s Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship program and has previously taught strategy to MBA students at Cal State LA. His academic credentials include dual bachelor’s degrees in music and finance from Emory University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He has also passed the Series 7, Series 66, and the first exam for the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) certification.