Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the future of 2026. We seek a visionary Future Tech Strategist to pioneer breakthrough solutions that will define the next decade. This role demands a blend of foresight, technical acumen, and strategic innovation to transform emerging concepts into tangible market leaders.
In our dynamic Austin hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and AI ethics experts to shape the technological landscape. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates intellectual courage. Your work will directly impact industries from healthcare to space exploration, positioning you at the intersection of human progress and technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives to identify and validate emerging technologies with 2026 market potential
- Develop strategic roadmaps for technology adoption across enterprise clients and public sector partners
- Conduct scenario planning for quantum computing, AGI governance, and biotech convergence
- Present future tech frameworks to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Build and mentor a team of futurists and technology scouts
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on technology evolution
- Manage innovation incubator programs for breakthrough tech startups
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with demonstrated impact on future-shaping initiatives
- PhD or equivalent in emerging technologies, systems theory, or futurology
- Published author in peer-reviewed journals on technology evolution or singularity studies
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI alignment frameworks
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on technology disruption
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi technique)
- Track record of launching technologies with 5+ year market impact
- Deep understanding of ethical implications of exponential technologies