Founder in Residence

• Healthcare & biotechnology
• Therapeutics & life sciences
• Climate tech & energy
• Robotics & advanced manufacturing
• Scientific discovery and research infrastructure

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:

• 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

• 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

• 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