Founder in Residence / CEO

Description

Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovation and thrive in the dynamic, high-risk, and high-reward world of startups? C10 Labs, the leading AI Venture Studio based in Kendall Square, is seeking a Founder in Residence / CEO to lead one of our groundbreaking early-stage stealth-mode ventures. This venture leverages cutting-edge AI to extract and transform insights from video imaging, with the potential to redefine the large consumer and health markets.

As the Founder in Residence, you will collaborate closely with the C10 team, the CTO Founder, and the Principal Investigator, who are driving the development of the core technology. You are a visionary and open-minded leader, deeply committed to transforming childcare through cutting-edge AI technology. You will demonstrate a strong drive for meticulous operational execution and craft strategic short-term and long-term plans, enabling the team to successfully realize these goals. You will play a pivotal role in defining the company’s vision, leading product development and commercialization, and fostering a strong organizational culture.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces the challenges and rewards of scaling an early-stage company, and is excited to shape the future of AI-driven solutions in the health and consumer markets.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to articulate and progress the company's vision and mission, refine corporate strategies, and address crucial hiring needs.
• Steer company transformation from a primarily R&D-centric organization to a fully operational powerhouse, excelling in scalable operations across software, AI, cloud-based platforms, and the childcare sector.
• Propel the company towards significant revenue generation by marketing innovative AI-powered solutions and related support services.
• Manage resources to guide product and engineering decisions and timelines, hiring additional resources when necessary.
• Ensure alignment between the product roadmap and market needs, adapting strategies as necessary.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, technological advancements, and AI ethics to guide product development.
• Drive the company’s brand positioning and awareness in target markets.
• Build and maintain a high-performing, diverse, and collaborative culture.
• Spearhead fundraising efforts and actively participate in expansion strategies, including acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments.

Who you are:

• Proven experience as a CEO, Founder, or as an executive leader in an early stage startup. Ability to understand and manage founder risk.
• Experience having built, scaled products and excited start ups is a plus, in Consumer, Health, Security markets.
• Familiarity with computer vision and video machine learning techniques is a plus.
• Track record of scaling a company from 0 to 1, leading fundraising efforts, managing resources, and defining a strategic vision.
• In-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies, trends, and ability to translate deep technical concepts into commercial product offerings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including investors and clients.

Why join us:

• Opportunity to be part of the next big thing! Dynamic, high-growth startup environment that requires creativity, resilience, and the ability to thrive under uncertainty.
• Founder Equity if the project is fully commercialized and cash compensation post financing.
• An opportunity to work within the C10 AI ecosystem partnering with our AI Fellows, our Leadership team of experience operated and founders, and other portfolio founders.
• Office space in Kendall Square and access to a variety of tools and discounts through our studio partnerships.
• If you are a visionary leader with a passion for AI and technology innovation, we want to hear from you. Join us on our journey to revolutionize industries and drive meaningful change with AI.

C10 Labs:

C10 Labs is a Cambridge-based venture studio transforming the future of AI-first startups. We partner with inspiring entrepreneurs to push their business forward and scale their solutions successfully. Through surrounding our teams with expert technology support, operational know-how, and our network of advisors, we help create great impact together.