Job Description
Innovate Tomorrow Labs is revolutionizing how businesses prepare for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to decode emerging tech trends and shape our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, requiring someone who thrives in ambiguity and turns foresight into strategy.
You'll join our elite R&D division in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, collaborating with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers. We offer unmatched resources for research, flexible work arrangements, and equity in a pre-IPO unicorn. If you're passionate about building tomorrow's solutions today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) to forecast industry shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for disruptive technology adoption
- Produce annual '2026 Tech Horizon' reports with actionable recommendations
- Partner with engineering teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Represent the company at global tech summits and future-focused conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and build our foresight methodology toolkit
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech analysis
- Published research on long-term tech trends (peer-reviewed journals preferred)
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record influencing executive-level technology strategy
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, nanotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures