Job Description
Shape tomorrow's technological landscape as our 2026 Future Tech Strategist. InnovateNext Labs seeks a visionary leader to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem, driving innovation at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Join our award-winning team in San Francisco to pioneer breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026.
Why join us? We're a B-Corporation-backed startup disrupting the innovation consulting space with 94% employee retention and 47% YoY growth. Enjoy hybrid work, unlimited PTO, and a $15K annual learning stipend.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients using predictive analytics and trend forecasting
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping AI-driven sustainability solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with quantum computing research institutions
- Present tech disruption scenarios to C-suite executives at industry summits
- Drive innovation sprints using our proprietary 'FutureCast' methodology
- Mentor junior strategists in emerging tech adoption frameworks
- Secure $2M+ annual innovation grants from federal and private entities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech consulting or R&D leadership
- Expertise in AI ethics, quantum computing fundamentals, and circular economy models
- Proven track record of launching 3+ enterprise-scale digital transformations
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with published future-tech research
- Top 5% certification in predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Experience securing federal SBIR/STTR grants
- Fluency in at least one quantum programming language (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 tech impact assessments