Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of innovation as we pioneer the 2026 Vision Initiative – a groundbreaking program shaping tomorrow's technological landscape. We seek a visionary strategist to architect solutions for emerging societal challenges through cutting-edge AI, sustainable tech, and human-centric design. This role offers unparalleled influence in defining how technology will transform industries by 2026, with opportunities to collaborate with global leaders, patent novel methodologies, and lead cross-disciplinary teams.
Our Austin headquarters features a state-of-the-art innovation lab with quantum computing resources and biometric simulation suites. As part of our executive leadership track, you'll receive equity, unlimited PTO, and a dedicated R&D budget to explore breakthrough concepts.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI ethics, climate resilience, and neurotech integration
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptive forces and market opportunities
- Author white papers on future-of-work paradigms and human-AI collaboration frameworks
- Manage $2M+ innovation budgets for prototyping next-gen solutions
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and government task forces
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies and trend analysis
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on research initiatives
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record of patenting or commercializing future-focused technologies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or equivalent field
- Published thought leadership in journals like Future Studies Quarterly or TechCrunch
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ technology impact predictions