C10 Labs is creating Iconic AI- First Companies. In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, speed is everything to stay ahead. That's why we founded C10 Labs, where "C" symbolizes the speed of light and  "10" represents the number of companies we're committed to building every year. Our venture studio approach enables us to create economies of scale, fostering ideation, incubation, and investment in groundbreaking ideas. C10 Labs represents a new wave of entrepreneurial innovation, actively building companies that harness the power of AI to address real-world challenges. We are a catalyst for change, transforming visionary ideas into thriving, impactful businesses.

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C10 Labs is a venture studio and fund focused on building and backing AI-driven startups tackling critical challenges in healthcare, energy, industrial systems, and scientific discovery. Expanding its presence to New York City, C10 Labs is seeking a bold, entrepreneurial leader to launch and lead its NYC studio. This strategic and hands-on role involves anchoring operations, overseeing venture builds, driving programmatic execution of an AI incubator, and serving as a strategic point of contact for ecosystem partners. The ideal candidate thrives in early-stage environments, is fluent in AI and emerging tech trends, and knows how to operationalize complex programs while cultivating talent and partnerships.

About C10 LabsC10 Labs is a venture studio and fund focused on building and backing AI-driven startups tackling critical challenges in healthcare, energy, industrial systems, and scientific discovery. Our team runs cohorts and co-creates companies at the earliest stages by embedding deep technical expertise with hands-on operational support.Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge (MIT), C10 Labs is expanding its presence to one of the most vibrant ecosystems for Applied AI. As we grow, we are seeking bold, entrepreneurial leaders to help shape the future of AI innovation.Position OverviewWe’re hiring a founder-type operator to launch and lead C10 Labs’ studio. This person will anchor our operations in New York, oversee venture builds, drive programmatic execution (including a cohort-based AI incubator), and serve as a strategic point of contact for our ecosystem partners.This is both a strategic and hands-on role for someone who thrives in early-stage environments, is fluent in AI and emerging tech trends, and knows how to operationalize complex programs while cultivating talent and partnerships.DepartmentStudioEmployment TypeFull TimeWorkplace typeHydrid<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Core Responsibilities</h3>Studio Buildout & Launch<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Lead the setup and launch of C10 Labs NYC, including physical space, initial team recruitment, and onboarding.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Stand up systems and workflows to support multiple parallel venture builds.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Coordinate with real estate partners, vendors, and civic/economic development entities.</li></ul>Venture Operations & Spinout Execution<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Oversee all aspects of venture creation: cap table modeling, SAFE structures, services agreements, governance.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage shared operational support across ventures (e.g., legal, finance, talent).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Align NYC studio activities with broader C10 fund investment cadence.</li></ul>AI Incubator & Program Management<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Execute a high-impact incubator program: founder sourcing, onboarding, curriculum, milestone tracking, workshops, and demo days.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Program Delivery, monitor performance, capture learnings, and continuously iterate to improve the founder experience.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage mentor networks, partner programming, and founder resources.</li></ul>Talent & Ecosystem Engagement<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Build strong ties with NYC-based founders, technologists, academic researchers, and operators.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Lead startup recruitment and ideation events to source promising AI ventures.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Represent C10 Labs at conferences, university events, and community forums.</li></ul>Partnerships & Strategic Outreach<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Serve as liaison to NYC-based partners.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Interface with academic innovation hubs to access translational research and recruit top AI talent.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Explore public-private collaboration models to amplify C10’s studio platform.</li></ul>Fund & Leadership Coordination<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Report KPIs and key metrics to C10 Labs’ GPs and studio leadership.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Contribute to investment diligence and portfolio company evaluation.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ensure alignment of NYC operations with broader fund and studio strategy.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Qualifications</h3>Required<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">7+ years in fast-paced, entrepreneurial roles in Applied AI, product, VC platform ops, venture studios, or accelerators.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Deep familiarity with the NYC innovation ecosystem—startups, VCs, research universities, civic programs.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Technical foundation in AI/ML, data science, or engineering (coding not required, but understanding of technical concepts and new applications is key)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Demonstrated success launching or scaling early-stage products, programs, or ventures.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience supporting technical founders and building structure in ambiguous environments.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong operational toolkit: financial modeling, venture formation, process design, stakeholder management.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Track record of building partnerships with corporates, universities, or civic organizations.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Exceptional communication, leadership, and program management skills.</li></ul>Preferred<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Prior experience running or helping scale an incubator, accelerator, or venture builder.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Familiarity with the latest tools and practices for AI product iteration (e.g., LLM tooling, vector databases).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience engaging with academic tech transfer or translational research groups.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Existing network in the AI, VC, and startup ecosystems (especially NYC).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with institutions like NYU, Columbia, MIT, Cornell Tech, or similar is valued.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">What We Offer</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Front-row seat to the creation of transformative AI companies at the earliest stages.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Opportunity to shape C10 Labs’ expansion in NYC from the ground up.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Access to C10’s extensive network of researchers, operators, investors, and partners.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A mission-driven team committed to accelerating science, impact, and human ingenuity.</li></ul>Compensation<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Competitive salary ($160K–$200K+ based on experience.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Performance-based bonus</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Equity participation in select spinouts and/or studio pool</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Full benefits, flexible work environment.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">About C10 Labs</h3>C10 Labs is a Cambridge-based venture studio fund transforming the future of AI-First startups. 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