Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Tech Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and shape the future of digital innovation. This high-impact role combines cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, driving our mission to transform industries through emerging technologies.
Why NextGen? We're a forward-thinking incubator backed by $500M in venture capital, dedicated to accelerating breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. Our Austin headquarters features state-of-the-art labs and a culture of radical innovation where your ideas will directly shape the tech landscape of the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic technology roadmaps for 2026+ innovations
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and investors
- Build partnerships with research institutions and tech pioneers
- Drive innovation sprints for breakthrough product development
- Anticipate societal impact and ethical implications of new technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futurism, or related field
- 7+ years in tech strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains
- Proven track record of launching disruptive products/services
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning abilities
- Experience with futures forecasting methodologies
- Strong presentation skills for executive/audience engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating future-tech impact or thought leadership