Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform how industries adapt to exponential change. This role demands a blend of foresight, analytical rigor, and entrepreneurial spirit to pioneer solutions that will redefine markets.
In our dynamic Austin hub, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech innovators, and climate tech disruptors. We offer equity, unlimited learning stipends, and the autonomy to shape the future. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging technologies and human-centric innovation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic roadmaps for AI, biotech, and climate tech verticals
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with MIT and Stanford research partners
- Quantify market opportunities in trillion-dollar emerging sectors
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neuro-interfaces
- Present future scenarios to C-suite and board members quarterly
- Manage $5M innovation portfolio for moonshot projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar
- Proven track record scaling ventures from concept to $100M+ valuation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Fluency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Shell Foresight, Kumu)