Job Description
Shape the future with QuantumLeap Ventures as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. Join our elite team at the intersection of biotechnology, AI ethics, and sustainable development to define what's possible in the next decade.
About QuantumLeap: A Silicon Valley pioneer in exponential technologies, we've accelerated breakthroughs in quantum computing and climate tech. Our culture thrives on audacious thinking and collaborative disruption.
Your Impact: Lead our strategic foresight initiatives, partner with Nobel laureates, and influence how humanity navigates the technological singularity. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping the 2026 global innovation landscape.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps using predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing exponential technology prototypes
- Analyze global megatrends (AI governance, climate adaptation, neurotech) to identify market opportunities
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen human-AI symbiosis systems
- Present strategic vision to C-suite and board members with data-driven narratives
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and World Economic Forum on future-focused initiatives
- Mentor emerging futurists through our Quantum Academy program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related quantitative field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation leadership at Fortune 500
- Published work on singularity economics or exponential technology adoption
- Expertise in Delphi method, horizon scanning, and causal layered analysis
- Proven track record of scaling ventures from concept to $1B+ valuation
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI ethics
- Fluency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Prophet, Gartner Hype Cycle)