Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect the next decade of technological disruption. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to identify emerging paradigms, cross-industry convergence opportunities, and exponential technologies reshaping human experience. You'll incubate moonshot initiatives while translating futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 partners.
Our Austin campus offers a state-of-the-art innovation lab with quantum computing resources, neuro-interfaces, and climate simulation centers. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent-pending researchers, and venture capital pioneers to build the 2026 ecosystem today.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-10 year strategic vision for exponential technologies (quantum AI, synthetic biology, neuromorphic computing)
- Identify and evaluate emerging convergence opportunities at the intersection of biotech, space tech, and decentralized systems
- Lead cross-functional 'future scenario' workshops with C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical deployment of sentient AI and autonomous systems
- Manage $20M innovation fund for 2026-vetted moonshot projects
- Pioneer next-gen human-machine collaboration protocols for post-scarcity economies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent transdisciplinary expertise
- 10+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 100 or top-tier VC firm
- Published thought leadership on exponential technology convergence (2020-2025)
- Proven track record scaling moonshot initiatives to commercial viability
- Deep expertise in ethical governance frameworks for AGI and neurotech
- Fluency in scenario planning tools (STEEP-PESTLE, Delphi method)
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 technology predictions with 85%+ accuracy