Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs to architect tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to drive innovation beyond 2026, shaping how businesses and societies adapt to emerging paradigms. This role blends deep technical expertise with foresight to identify disruptive opportunities and build actionable roadmaps for the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and influence global tech policy while working from our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence) to develop 5-10 year strategic frameworks
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on 2026+ technology adoption
- Author white papers and thought leadership on ethical AI and sustainable tech ecosystems
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present strategic recommendations to executive boards and investor forums
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a culture of radical innovation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology consulting or corporate R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting market disruptions with 80%+ accuracy
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (blockchain, neuromorphic computing, etc.)
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech journals
- Experience advising C-suite on technology transformation
- Strong understanding of geopolitical and ethical implications of emerging tech