Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics with human-centric innovation to shape products, services, and experiences that will define the mid-2020s.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based incubator, you'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and design, with a proven ability to anticipate paradigm shifts before they enter mainstream consciousness.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for future market disruptions
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Present trend insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across organizational functions
- Curate thought leadership content on future-focused platforms
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech convergence trends
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategies
- Proficiency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or human-tech evolution