Founder in Residence
CambridgeRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
Role OverviewC10 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 par
About this role
Role Overview
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
- 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.
What You’ll Do
- 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
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
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
Bonus: Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant technical or scientific field
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
Benefits
Cambridge/Boston is the global epicenter for AI + biotech convergence. This role is an opportunity to build at the intersection of:
- AI x Biology
- AI x Healthcare Systems
- AI x Scientific Discovery
If you’re looking to found a company in one of the most important and fastest-growing sectors — with the backing of a venture studio purpose-built for this — this is that opportunity.