Job Description
Join 2026 Ventures at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive transformative growth. This role combines deep technological foresight with business acumen to shape how industries evolve in the coming decade.
As a key member of our executive leadership team, you'll leverage cutting-edge trend analysis, scenario planning, and ecosystem mapping to identify disruptive opportunities. You'll collaborate with R&D, product, and investment teams to translate future insights into actionable strategies that position us as market pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast industry disruptions
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps aligning innovation with market evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to foster future-oriented thinking across departments
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Monitor and evaluate competitor innovation strategies and market positioning
- Design and implement horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial success
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and ecosystem mapping
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical concepts
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred