Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist and architect tomorrow's breakthroughs. We seek visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies. This is your chance to shape industries before they exist.
Located in San Francisco's tech epicenter, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers. We offer unmatched resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity in a company valued at $2B+. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy—this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, quantum computing) to identify 2026+ opportunities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-focused solutions
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite executives and venture capitalists
- Author thought leadership published in MIT Technology Review and Wired
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for volatile markets
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our Future Leaders Program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies or future studies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Engineering, or Business
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented future-focused initiatives