Founder in Residence

Role Overview

•  Identify and validate high-impact problems in healthcare, biology, and scientific systems
•  Develop and test new venture concepts leveraging AI, data, and emerging technologies
•  Rapidly prototype solutions with access to technical, clinical, and research partners
•  Launch and scale a new company from zero to venture-backed

What You’ll Do

•  Source and validate opportunities across healthtech, biotech, and deeptech
•  Work closely with clinicians, researchers, and industry partners to define real-world problems 
•  Build and iterate on MVPs using AI/ML, data platforms, and scientific tooling
•  Lead early go-to-market strategy and customer discovery 
•  Recruit and build an initial team 
•  Position the company for seed/Series A financing

What you'll do:

• Identify high-impact opportunities where AI can transform major industries
• Conduct market research, customer discovery, and technical validation
• 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 C10 Labs 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:

• 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

Why This Role

• AI x Biology
• AI x Healthcare Systems
• AI x Scientific Discovery