Leading-Edge Strategic Foresight in Global Risk Management
We help leaders transform uncertainty into a strategic advantage through clear, decisive guidance.
About Cypher Strategies
In today's world, complex and intersecting risks like climate change and great power competition aren’t going to disappear. The shortage of good geopolitical advice, particularly the kind rooted in real-world expertise, is evident. And this type of counsel cannot be mass-produced — it's human-driven, highly tailored, and built on trust.
At Cypher Strategies, our methodology is rooted in years of high-level intelligence experience. We construct long-term, adaptable strategies for companies facing global challenges. Through experience, insight, and strategic foresight, we provide bespoke solutions that evolve alongside the markets and risks our clients face.
Our advisory practice is guided by three core values:
Human-Centric Intelligence
Our insights stem from a global network of trusted relationships, built over decades, offering intelligence deeply rooted in real-world expertise rather than theoretical analysis.
Strategic Foresight Tied to Action
We don’t just anticipate global risks; we turn them into concrete, actionable strategies, guiding you through uncertainty to seize opportunities ahead of your competitors.
Comprehensive, Integrated Insight
Our approach combines geopolitical, economic, and strategic intelligence, ensuring your decision-making is fully informed to address the most complex global challenges.
Our Founder
Erika Lafrennie is a global strategist and trusted advisor with over two decades of experience in intelligence and geopolitical risk management.
Combining strategic foresight with operational expertise — honed through senior intelligence roles with US government agencies and her pioneering work in geopolitical risk — she offers unparalleled guidance to global executives, diplomats, and military leaders.
At Cypher Strategies, Erika helps forward-thinking leaders navigate the world’s most complex challenges, turning uncertainty into strategic opportunity.
