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 What You Will Do • 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 What We Are Looking For 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 Why This Role 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. Originally posted on Himalayas