Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends, drive disruptive innovation, and position our company at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on execution to transform possibilities into market realities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ trends across AI, biotech, climate tech, and spatial computing
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technology adoption and market disruption
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive market shifts and competitive threats
- Establish innovation frameworks for rapid experimentation and validation
- Build cross-functional ecosystems with startups, academia, and industry leaders
- Quantify future market opportunities through scenario modeling and data analytics
Qualifications
- 7+ years in innovation strategy, foresight, or emerging technology roles
- Proven track record of identifying and commercializing future trends
- Expertise in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., scenario planning, Delphi)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impact
- Exceptional analytical skills with data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Strong network within Silicon Valley tech and venture capital ecosystems