Job Description
Join InnovateNext at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role requires blending foresight with execution to transform emerging technologies into market-defining solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to pioneer quantum computing applications, AI ethics frameworks, and sustainable tech ecosystems that redefine industries.
Why InnovateNext? We're a Silicon Valley-backed incubator with 15+ unicorn launches and a culture that rewards audacious thinking. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge labs, unlimited learning stipends, and equity packages for early-stage innovators. Shape the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for quantum computing, biotech, and AI convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify market-ready innovations with 18-month timelines
- Partner with venture teams to scout and evaluate emerging technologies with $500M+ impact potential
- Design ethical AI frameworks compliant with 2026 global tech governance standards
- Present strategic blueprints to C-suite and investor boards with data-driven ROI projections
- Mentor innovation labs in sustainable tech development cycles
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with 3+ years in emerging tech forecasting
- Proven track record launching technologies with 7-figure+ market impact
- Expertise in quantum computing, generative AI, or climate tech ecosystems
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight (e.g., WFS, APF)
- Experience presenting to C-suite and venture capital audiences
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation (Harvard Business Review/MIT Review)
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies and risk modeling frameworks