Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of 2026's technological and societal shifts. This is your chance to pioneer the future in a dynamic, Austin-based environment where innovation meets impact.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging trends (AI, biotech, climate tech) shaping 2026's global economy
- Develop strategic frameworks for 5-year innovation pipelines aligned with market disruption
- Collaborate with C-suite to future-proof business models and revenue streams
- Lead cross-functional '2026 Vision Sprints' to prototype next-generation solutions
- Author thought leadership on future-of-work paradigms and societal implications
- Build scenario models for geopolitical and technological tipping points
- Mentor teams in anticipatory intelligence methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning frameworks
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research background with data storytelling skills
- Experience with AI/ML tools for predictive analysis and trend forecasting
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or disruptive technologies
- Advanced degree in Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field preferred