Applied AI Founder in Residence

C10labs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

C10 Labs is seeking exceptional Founders in Residence to join the AI Nexus NYC venture studio and build the next generation of Applied AI companies in New York City. As a Founder in Residence, you will identify promising problem areas, validate new venture opportunities, and launch a company from scratch with support from the AI Nexus ecosystem—mentors, partners, and technical experts.

This role is designed for entrepreneurial leaders who want the structure, capital, and network of a venture

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

C10 Labs is seeking exceptional Founders in Residence to join the AI Nexus NYC venture studio and build the next generation of Applied AI companies in New York City. As a Founder in Residence, you will identify promising problem areas, validate new venture opportunities, and launch a company from scratch with support from the AI Nexus ecosystem—mentors, partners, and technical experts.

This role is designed for entrepreneurial leaders who want the structure, capital, and network of a venture