Job Description
Join Quantum Leap Ventures at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and disrupt industries before they evolve. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with strategic foresight to position our portfolio companies as market leaders in the 2026 paradigm.
In this high-impact position, you'll leverage exponential technologies, behavioral economics, and geopolitical modeling to identify untapped opportunities while navigating emerging risks. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and shape the future of human-machine collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technology convergence (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 5-10 year strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with C-suite executives
- Design patent-pending methodologies for future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Present foresight findings to investors and board members with data-driven narratives
- Establish global networks with futurists, technologists, and policy influencers
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Innovation Management
- 15+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 or unicorn startup experience
- Published thought leadership in exponential technology trends (MIT Sloan, HBR)
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis platforms (e.g., Palantir, Gartner)
- Track record of implementing future-proof strategies with measurable ROI
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and sociotechnical transformation drivers