Founder in Residence

Location: New York

Founder in Residence  C10 Labs is a venture studio and early-stage fund focused on building and backing applied AI startups tackling critical challenges across healthcare, life sciences, energy, industrial systems, and scientific discovery. Headquartered in Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, C10 Labs works closely with founders to identify high-impact opportunities and co-create companies from inception combining technical expertise, operational support, and early capital to help founders move from idea to venture-backed company.
C10 Labs has been selected by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to help operate NYC AI Nexus, a citywide initiative designed to accelerate AI innovation and adoption across New York's economy. AI Nexus connects founders, startups, industry partners, investors, and researchers to develop and deploy Applied AI solutions that address real-world challenges across sectors. The program supports venture creation, facilitates pilots with industry partners, and helps ensure that businesses across the city benefit from advances in AI technology.

Through the AI Nexus studio in New York City, C10 Labs works with founders to build AI companies in areas such as:
Healthcare & biotechnology
Therapeutics & life sciences
Climate tech & energy
Robotics & advanced manufacturing
Scientific discovery and research infrastructure
C10 Labs is seeking exceptional Founders in Residence (FIRs) to join the AI Nexus NYC venture studio and build the next generation of Applied AI companies. As a Founder in Residence, you will work alongside the C10 Labs team to identify promising problem areas, validate new venture opportunities, and launch a new company from the ground up. FIRs leverage the resources of the AI Nexus ecosystem including industry partners, mentors, and technical expertsto rapidly prototype, test, and scale new ventures.

This role is designed for entrepreneurial leaders who want to build a company but value the structure, capital, and network of a venture studio during the earliest stages of company
Department:
Studio

Employment Type:

Part Time

Location:

New York City
Workplace type:
Fully remote
What You'll Do:
Identify high-impact opportunities where AI can transform major industries
Conduct market research, customer discovery, and technical validation
Develop new venture concepts aligned with the AI Nexus applied-AI focus areas
Build prototypes, proof-of-concepts, or early product architectures
Collaborate with C10 Labs' engineering, product, and venture teams
Engage with mentors, researchers, and industry partners in the AI Nexus ecosystem
Develop fundraising narratives and investor materials
Recruit early team members or co-founders
Launch and lead the new company as CEO or co-founder following venture formation

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for individuals who combine technical curiosity, industry insight, and entrepreneurial ambition. Ideal candidates may include:
Experienced founders preparing to launch their next venture
Senior operators from high-growth startups or technology companies
AI researchers or technical leaders interested in commercialization
Domain experts in industries undergoing AI-driven transformation
Additional qualities we value:
Strong product intuition and problem discovery skills
Technical fluency in AI, machine learning, or data-driven systems
Ability to operate in highly ambiguous early-stage environments
Experience building teams or leading complex initiatives
Ability to translate emerging technology into scalable businesses
What We Provide:
Early venture funding and support raising additional capital
Workspace and infrastructure through AI Nexus NYC
Access to C10 Labs' AI engineering and technical resources
Mentorship from experienced founders, operators, and investors
Industry partnerships for pilots and proof-of-concept deployments
Support with company formation, recruiting, legal, and operations
Our goal is to help founders move from idea ? validated concept ? funded company within months.
About C10 Labs  C10 Labs is a Cambridge-based venture studio fund transforming the future of AI-First startups. We partner with inspiring entrepreneurs to push their businesses forward and scale their solutions. Through surrounding our teams with expert technology support, operational know-how, and our network of advisors, we help create a greater impact together. Apply Now
Our Hiring Process  Stage 1:
Application Review
Stage 2:
Calibration
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