Job Description
Shape the future with InnovateFuture Labs! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to anticipate and prepare for emerging technology trends. Join our elite team in Austin to develop cutting-edge roadmaps that will define the next decade of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align long-term vision with actionable plans
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for disruptive technology adoption
- Produce high-impact trend reports for investor and stakeholder communications
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions
- Represent company at global futurist conferences and symposiums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or tech innovation roles
- Expertise in emerging technology forecasting methodologies
- Proven track record of developing future-oriented business strategies
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- Deep knowledge of 2026 technology projections (per MIT/Nexus reports)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking preferred
- Portfolio published in industry journals or white papers