Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect our innovation roadmap for the next generation. This pivotal role requires strategic foresight, technological fluency, and the ability to translate future trends into actionable business strategies. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions while collaborating with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into our DNA. Our Austin campus offers cutting-edge labs, flexible workspaces, and a culture that rewards bold thinking. If you're passionate about shaping what comes next, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ technology foresight strategies aligned with market disruption vectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype AI-driven solutions for emerging markets
- Analyze quantum computing, biotech, and metaverse convergence points for competitive advantage
- Present future scenarios to C-suite and board with data-backed strategic recommendations
- Build and mentor a team of futurists and innovation specialists
- Publish thought leadership on exponential technologies and their societal impacts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or technology consulting
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or Business preferred
- Experience leading high-impact teams through transformational change
- Published research or patents in emerging technology domains
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts