Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next decade. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform futuristic insights into actionable business strategies, ensuring our leadership in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where you'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies, AI-driven trend analysis, and cross-industry partnerships to shape the future. If you're passionate about solving tomorrow's challenges today, this is your opportunity to make a profound impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, economic, and cultural trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for long-term business resilience and innovation
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into R&D pipelines
- Lead cross-functional workshops on strategic foresight and innovation adoption
- Produce high-impact reports and presentations for executive stakeholders
- Establish and maintain a global network of futurists and industry thought leaders
- Drive organizational culture shifts toward adaptive innovation and future-readiness
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Planning, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling abilities for complex concepts
- Experience with AI-powered trend forecasting tools and research platforms
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Strong portfolio of published futurism work or strategic initiatives