Job Description
Join Innovatech Futures at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of human-tech symbiosis. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, design exponential roadmaps, and catalyze breakthrough innovations that redefine industries by 2026. Our Austin hub pulses with disruptive energy—where biotech meets AI and sustainability drives quantum leaps. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your launchpad to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ tech convergence (quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, climate tech)
- Develop exponential growth frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Architect 'future-proof' organizational transformation blueprints
- Curate global futurist think tanks with NASA, MIT, and WHO partners
- Translate foresight into actionable product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Pioneer ethical AI governance frameworks for 2026 adoption
- Deliver keynote addresses at World Economic Forum and TED2026
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite futurist roles
- Proven track record of deploying exponential technologies (blockchain, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or Future Journal
- Advanced certification in Futures Studies (e.g., CFM from University of Houston)
- Portfolio of implemented 2020-2025 foresight initiatives
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (STEEP, Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- PhD in Systems Thinking or Futures Studies preferred