Job Description
Join our visionary team at Innovate 2026 Labs to shape the future of technology and human potential. We're seeking a Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This hybrid role blends foresight research, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to turn tomorrow's possibilities into today's reality. Work alongside Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability experts in our state-of-the-art downtown SF headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across quantum computing, biotech, and AI ethics
- Develop strategic roadmaps for 2026+ product ecosystems and market opportunities
- Facilitate executive workshops with C-suite clients on future-proofing business models
- Author white papers on disruptive technologies and their societal implications
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio funding moonshot projects
- Represent the company at Davos, TED, and World Economic Forum events
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or top-tier consultancy
- Published author in peer-reviewed journals on emerging technologies
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools like Kumu.io or Foresight Platform
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ successful future-oriented projects
- Deep expertise in climate-tech convergence and neuro-interfaces
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement