Founder & Entrepreneur in Residence (gn) - Direct to Consumer (D2C) Brands @ FoodLabs, Singapore

FoodLabs & Atlantic Labs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture studio in Singapore is seeking a co-founder to develop and launch innovative consumer brands in the D2C sector. This role involves comprehensive support for business development, from initial concept validation to scaling operations. Ideal candidates should possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, operational acumen, and a passion for transforming market practices within the food and consumer industries.

Benefits

Access to extensive network of portfolio companies

Comprehensive financial and operational support

Opportunity to drive significant impact

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in startups, consulting, or as an entrepreneur.
• Passionate about transforming food and consumer industries.
• Ability to thrive in high-speed environments and embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Validate and build consumer brands in the D2C space.
• Manage supply chains and operations for the new venture.
• Shape the company's value proposition and partnerships.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Operational strength

Understanding of community-building

Go-to-Market strategies

Team building

Education

Experience in commercial environments

Job description

We are open to applications from across Asia.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking a highly driven, entrepreneurial, and operationally strong co-founder to validate, test, and build the next generation of consumer brands across Southeast Asia. This is an opportunity to build a venture in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) space from scratch. As a Founder-in-Residence, you will partner with our venture studio to validate a concept and ultimately launch a scalable, venture-backed business with funding from FoodLabs.

You will have full responsibility for building the company, from shaping the value proposition and testing go-to-market strategies to managing supply chain, partnerships, operations, and team building. You will work closely with our studio team and benefit from deep operational and strategic support throughout your journey.

We are particularly excited about founders who understand the power of community, storytelling, and emerging digital platforms in shaping modern consumer behavior.

Learn more about our Founder Studio here.

About FoodLabs

FoodLabs was founded with the goal of revolutionizing the food system and improving planetary and human health. We envision a future where the balance between humanity and Earth is restored sustainably. Our mission extends beyond traditional business, aiming to create a resilient ecosystem of sustainable food, agriculture, and holistic well-being.

We are a globally active venture capital investor and venture studio focusing on food-tech, ag-tech, health, sustainability, and future consumerism. We support mission-driven founders addressing critical challenges across the food industry value chain.

How We Collaborate

• We foster entrepreneurship as an independent entity, distinct from incubators with predefined cohorts. You are the core player, and our role is to empower you. The founding team retains majority shares, with us as the sole investor.

• Our team provides comprehensive financial, operational, and strategic support to validate your business model and establish your venture, including expertise in Growth & Go-to-Market strategies, Fundraising, and Talent Acquisition.

• Joining our network grants access to Atlantic Labs & FoodLabs, comprising over 180+ portfolio companies, offering valuable advice and mentorship from a scientific, tech, and entrepreneurial community.

• We are committed to supporting our founders throughout their long-term journey of building successful ventures.

What We Value in a Founder

• Impact: Driven to make a significant impact by tackling pressing challenges and creating transformative change in the food, pharma, or chemicals value chain.

• Hustle: Thrive in dynamic, high-speed environments, with a bias toward action and rapid iteration. Your determination drives you forward.

• Curiosity: Embrace ambiguity, seek new ways to challenge the status quo, and revolutionize the industry.

• Experience: Possess hands-on experience in demanding commercial environments, such as consulting, startups, or previous entrepreneurial ventures, complemented by passion and ideas.