Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, develop predictive frameworks, and translate foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer methodologies for navigating exponential change. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence products impacting billions.
Why you'll thrive here: Work with Nobel laureates, access proprietary trend-mapping tools, and shape the future of human-machine collaboration. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10K annual learning stipend.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead immersive foresight workshops with executive stakeholders
- Translate complex futures into product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Author thought leadership pieces published in Nature, MIT Tech Review
- Mentor junior futurists and build foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Published work on exponential technologies or long-term forecasting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficiency in trend-mapping tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, Delphi method)
- Experience advising C-suite on emerging technology disruption
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of predictive accuracy in forecasts
- Deep understanding of ethical implications of 2026+ technologies