Founder in Residence

About the role

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 experts—to rapidly prototype, test, and scale new ventures.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

Founders in Residence receive direct support from the C10 Labs venture studio and the broader AI Nexus ecosystem. Participants receive:

• 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

Benefits

Our goal is to help founders move from idea → validated concept → funded company within months.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD