Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of shaping tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to navigate the evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role requires you to dissect emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends to architect our next-generation growth initiatives. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and translate foresight into actionable strategies that position us as industry pioneers.
Our dynamic startup culture thrives on disruption and creativity. Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, you'll have access to cutting-edge resources and a team of world-class thinkers dedicated to redefining what's possible. If you're passionate about tomorrow's challenges today, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and social trends to forecast 2026 market opportunities and threats
- Develop long-term strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for disruptive industry shifts
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic insights to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
- Monitor competitor innovation and regulatory changes impacting 2026 landscape
- Build and maintain a network of futurists and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of launching products/services based on trend analysis
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Economics, or related field
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations
- Deep understanding of global socio-political dynamics affecting business