Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to develop 10-year roadmaps, emerging technology frameworks, and exponential growth strategies. Our dynamic Austin hub offers unmatched resources to pioneer the next wave of human-machine collaboration.
As a pioneer in future-focused innovation, you'll access cutting-edge AI labs, global thought leadership networks, and venture capital partnerships. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop 10-year technology roadmaps for enterprise clients in healthcare, energy, and AI
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive futures
- Design exponential innovation frameworks integrating quantum computing and biotech
- Conduct horizon scanning across 20+ emerging technology domains
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Present future-state blueprints to global stakeholders at industry summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on technology disruption
- PhD or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Proven track record of scaling innovation from concept to market
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Portfolio of published future-state frameworks or white papers