Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as we pioneer the frontier of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's innovations today. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with actionable business strategies, transforming speculative futures into tangible opportunities. Our dynamic Austin campus fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration where your insights will directly influence product roadmaps and market positioning.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to identify 2026 technology and societal shifts
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for exponential technology adoption
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Present strategic foresight reports to C-suite and investors
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping long-term market disruptions
- Build and maintain a global network of futurist and academic partners
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, futurism, or emerging tech research
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record translating future insights into business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published work on 2025-2030 technological or societal forecasts