Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 Initiative, shaping the future of sustainable technology and human-machine collaboration. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence emerging paradigms in AI ethics, climate tech, and next-generation digital experiences.
Our Austin-based incubator provides an elite environment where your strategic foresight will directly impact global industry roadmaps. Enjoy competitive equity, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible work arrangements designed for peak creative performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for 2026 technology adoption across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Produce scenario-based forecasts for regulatory and market disruptions in emerging sectors
- Curate quarterly foresight summits with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Author white papers cited in World Economic Forum policy discussions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
- Track record advising C-suite executives on technology disruption
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on multi-billion dollar strategic initiatives