Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's technological landscape. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to architect 2026's digital frontier. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge AI research with actionable business strategy, driving our mission to revolutionize industries through predictive intelligence. You'll collaborate with visionary C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation pods, and translate complex technological possibilities into market-ready solutions that redefine competitive advantage.
Why Nexus? We're a preeminent Silicon Valley incubator with a 15-year legacy of incubating industry-disrupting ventures. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and audacious thinking. With 87% of our portfolio companies achieving Series A+ funding, we offer unparalleled exposure to emerging tech ecosystems and the resources to transform visionary concepts into market-shaping realities.
Responsibilities
- Architect 3-5 year AI roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients, aligning with 2026 technology adoption curves
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting AI applications across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing
- Develop predictive market models using advanced ML algorithms to forecast industry disruptions
- Facilitate executive strategy workshops translating AI capabilities into shareholder value propositions
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces positioning Nexus as the authority on 2026 tech trends
- Manage a $5M innovation fund allocating resources to breakthrough AI ventures
- Mentor emerging AI entrepreneurs in our accelerator program
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futurology with 8+ years applied AI experience
- Proven track record of developing commercialized AI products with measurable market impact
- Expertise in generative AI, quantum computing, and neuromorphic architectures
- Deep understanding of ethical AI frameworks and responsible innovation principles
- Executive-level consulting experience with Fortune 100 technology transformation programs
- Published author in top-tier AI/tech journals (NeurIPS, Nature AI, or equivalent)
- Fluency in at least one programming language (Python/Scala) and ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow)