Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. Shape the future of emerging technologies while leading cross-disciplinary teams in Austin's dynamic tech ecosystem.
Why Join Us? Be part of an award-winning team transforming how industries adapt to exponential change. Enjoy competitive equity, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work in our LEED-certified innovation campus.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptive market shifts
- Author white papers on metaverse governance and ethical AI frameworks
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolios for emerging tech startups
- Present future-state briefings to C-suite executives at Davos-level events
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' conference featuring Nobel laureates
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals (e.g., Technological Forecasting)
- Proficiency in Horizon Scanning and Delphi Method methodologies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight from APF or WFS
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ commercialized future-tech implementations
- Experience with quantum-resistant cryptography modeling