Founder in Residence

C10 Labs•Cambridge, MA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

C10 Labs is seeking Founders in Residence (FIRs) to build the next generation of AI-driven healthtech, biotech, and deeptech companies in Cambridge/Boston. As a Founder in Residence, you will work directly with the C10 Labs team to identify and validate high-impact problems in healthcare, biology, and scientific systems, develop and test new venture concepts leveraging AI, data, and emerging technologies, rapidly prototype solutions with access to technical, clinical, and research partners, and launch and scale a new company from zero to venture-backed. This is a build-track role designed for individuals who want to found a company but benefit from the infrastructure, capital, and ecosystem of a venture studio at day zero.

Requirements

Technical builder or operator with a background in AI, computer science, bioengineering, or related fields
Experience in healthcare, biotech, life sciences, or deeptech environments (startup, lab, or industry)
Founder mindset — you’ve built, scaled, or operated in early-stage companies
Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and zero-to-one environments
Deep curiosity about applying AI to real-world scientific and healthcare challenges

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant technical or scientific field
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

Responsibilities

Source and validate opportunities across healthtech, biotech, and deeptech
Work closely with clinicians, researchers, and industry partners to define real-world problems
Build and iterate on MVPs using AI/ML, data platforms, and scientific tooling
Lead early go-to-market strategy and customer discovery
Recruit and build an initial team
Position the company for seed/Series A financing
Identify high-impact opportunities where AI can transform major industries
Conduct market research, customer discovery, and technical validation
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 C10 Labs 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