Founder in Residence

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

Preferred

• 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

Role Overview

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.

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

What We Are 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

Additional qualities we value

• Strong product intuition and problem discovery skills
• Ability to translate emerging technology into scalable businesses

What We Provide

• 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

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