Job Description
Join our visionary team as a Senior Futurist to architect the future of innovation by 2026. We seek a strategic thinker to decode emerging trends and drive transformative initiatives that redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps while maintaining agile execution capabilities. Our Austin-based startup culture offers unmatched autonomy and impact potential for those ready to shape tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to identify and quantify disruptive trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into innovation pipelines
- Present trend analyses and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author white papers and thought leadership on future-of-work paradigms
- Oversee implementation of pilot projects testing 2026-viable solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial impact
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, AR/VR, etc.)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author in futurism or innovation thought leadership
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives in high-growth environments
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi, etc.)