Raford is an American futurist, entrepreneur, and strategist known for his work in foresight, innovation, and organizational transformation. He holds a PhD in the management of complex systems from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has worked with various government organizations, startups, and multinational corporations.

Raford is particularly recognized for his role in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government, where he served as the founding Chief Operating Officer and Futurist-in-Chief at the Dubai Future Foundation and senior advisor to the UAE Prime Minister's Office.

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