Job Description
Innovate2026 Inc. seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. You'll decode emerging tech, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position our AI-driven ecosystem as the industry benchmark for 2026. This hybrid role demands strategic foresight paired with execution excellence to transform future possibilities into competitive advantages.
Join our Austin-based innovation lab where you'll collaborate with quantum computing architects and neuro-UX designers to build the digital infrastructure for 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of speculative technology and pragmatic strategy, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze 2026 technology trends (quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, spatial web)
- Develop strategic scenarios for market disruption and competitive positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align R&D, product, and marketing on future roadmaps
- Produce foresight reports with actionable insights for executive stakeholders
- Identify emerging talent needs and build future-skilling programs
- Partner with venture capital teams to scout 2026-enabling startups
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic shifts affecting tech adoption
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 companies
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or future-of-work topics
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, blockchain, and biotech convergence points
- Experience building innovation pipelines for long-term market capture
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent strategic foresight training
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-oriented projects delivered to market