Founder in ResidenceC10 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 & biotechnologyTherapeutics & life sciencesClimate tech & energyRobotics & advanced manufacturingScientific discovery and research infrastructureC10 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 experts—to 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 companyWhat you'll do:Identify high-impact opportunities where AI can transform major industriesConduct market research, customer discovery, and technical validationDevelop new venture concepts aligned with the AI Nexus applied-AI focus areasBuild prototypes, proof-of-concepts, or early product architecturesCollaborate with C10 Labs' engineering, product, and venture teamsEngage with mentors, researchers, and industry partners in the AI Nexus ecosystemDevelop fundraising narratives and investor materialsRecruit early team members or co-foundersLaunch and lead the new company as CEO or co-founder following venture formationWhat We're Looking For:Experienced founders preparing to launch their next ventureSenior operators from high-growth startups or technology companiesAI researchers or technical leaders interested in commercializationDomain experts in industries undergoing AI-driven transformationAdditional qualities we value:Strong product intuition and problem discovery skillsTechnical fluency in AI, machine learning, or data-driven systemsAbility to operate in highly ambiguous early-stage environmentsExperience building teams or leading complex initiativesAbility to translate emerging technology into scalable businessesWhat We Provide:Early venture funding and support raising additional capitalWorkspace and infrastructure through AI Nexus NYCAccess to C10 Labs' AI engineering and technical resourcesMentorship from experienced founders, operators, and investorsIndustry partnerships for pilots and proof-of-concept deploymentsSupport with company formation, recruiting, legal, and operationsOur goal is to help founders move from idea ? validated concept ?
funded company within months.
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