Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. Shape how global enterprises navigate technological disruption, climate resilience, and human augmentation in this pivotal decade. Work alongside Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN futurists in our Austin think tank.
This hybrid role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, requiring you to translate complex signals into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients. You'll lead immersive scenario-planning workshops and publish groundbreaking research in our annual Horizon 2026 Report.
Responsibilities
- Develop evidence-based 2026 scenario roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on quantum computing, AGI ethics, and climate tech
- Author quarterly trend briefs distributed to 10,000+ C-suite executives
- Curate the annual Global 2026 Innovation Summit in Austin
- Advocate for ethical frameworks in human augmentation technologies
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on future-of-work research
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals (e.g., Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in quantum computing, biotech convergence, or climate modeling
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent practical experience
- Track record advising C-suite on 10-year transformation strategies