Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role blends deep technical foresight with strategic business acumen, impacting industries from AI ethics to sustainable tech.
Why Horizon Labs? Our Austin-based incubator partners with Fortune 500 companies to develop breakthrough technologies. You'll lead cross-functional teams in our state-of-the-art R&D center, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, climate AI) to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients adopting future-forward technologies
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 executives
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance and sustainable tech adoption
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis and predictive modeling
- Represent Horizon Labs at global innovation summits (Web Summit, CES 2026)
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or emerging technology consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis for 2020-2025 tech shifts
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method)
- Certification in AI ethics or sustainable technology (preferred)
- Published thought leadership in IEEE Spectrum or TechCrunch
- Proficiency in trend visualization tools (Tableau, Trendalyzer)