Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as our inaugural 2026 Futurist to architect the future of technology and human progress. This visionary role demands a pioneer who can anticipate, shape, and deploy transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives, collaborate with quantum computing and AI labs, and define our innovation roadmap in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration. We seek a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of foresight, ethics, and cutting-edge implementation. Why Nexus? We're a Silicon Valley trailblack with 15+ patents in emerging tech, offering equity, flexible work, and $50M R&D budget. Your Impact: Redefine what's possible and leave an indelible mark on the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with 2026 commercial viability
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology Impact Report for C-suite and board
- Architect strategic roadmaps for quantum-AI convergence and neurotech integration
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for autonomous systems and synthetic biology
- Forge partnerships with MIT Media Lab, NASA JPL, and global innovation accelerators
- Present future scenarios at Davos, CES, and UN Technology Forums
- Manage $20M innovation fund for 2026-focused pilot projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or emerging tech leadership
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Quantitative Analysis
- Published work on technology forecasting (peer-reviewed journals or books)
- Expertise in quantum computing, AGI safety, or climate tech adaptation
- Proven track record of scaling moonshot projects from concept to market
- Experience advising Fortune 500 CTOs on 5-10 year tech roadmaps
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Delphi Method, Cross-Impact Matrix)