Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs as we pioneer tomorrow's solutions today. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry analysis, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. You'll lead our 2026 horizon scanning initiative, collaborating with C-suite executives to future-proof our organization in an era of exponential technological change.
Why FutureVision Labs? We're a B Corp certified incubator accelerating sustainable tech breakthroughs. Our Austin campus features a 10,000 sq ft Future Simulation Lab and offers equity compensation, unlimited PTO, and $5,000 annual learning stipends.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ trends across biotech, AI, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Develop predictive models for industry disruption scenarios
- Design and facilitate C-level strategy workshops on long-term innovation pathways
- Author quarterly 'FutureState' briefs for board and investor audiences
- Manage a $2M innovation grant portfolio for 2026-focused initiatives
- Spearhead partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and NASA JPL
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technology impacts
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Track record of scaling ventures from concept to market
- Experience with grant writing for federal/state innovation programs
- Ability to communicate complex futures narratives to diverse audiences