About AI Nexus NYC & C10 Labs
In partnership with NYCEDC, C10 Labs is operating AI Nexus in NYC – bridging the gap between ideation and commercialization for early-stage AI-first healthcare, BioTech, energy, climate, robotics and manufacturing startups.
C10 Labs’ NYC AI Nexus accelerator is a rigorous program providing startup founders and academic researchers with mentorship, in-house AI specialists, expert-led workshop series, office space in Manhattan, engineering and GTM support, $200K+ in partner perks, access to C10 Labs’ network of investors, potential customers and top talent, and more. Select startups may also receive up to $300K in investment from C10 Labs' venture fund.
Role Overview
AI Nexus NYC is seeking experienced HealthTech Venture Advisors to support a growing portfolio of AI companies operating across healthcare, digital health, biotech, therapeutics, clinical workflows, life sciences, and research infrastructure.This role is designed for healthcare operators, founders, executives, clinicians, innovation leaders, and industry experts who want to work directly with early-stage companies and help accelerate growth.Advisors will partner with founders and venture teams to provide strategic guidance, facilitate introductions, support customer discovery, create pilot opportunities, and accelerate commercialization efforts. What You’ll Do
Advise founders and early-stage companies on healthcare market dynamics, product strategy, commercialization, and industry adoption
Facilitate introductions to health systems, providers, payers, pharma organizations, biotech companies, research institutions, investors, and potential customers
Support portfolio companies with pilot design, customer discovery, partnership development, commercialization efforts, and go-to-market strategy
Provide expertise across clinical workflows, healthcare operations, digital health, life sciences, reimbursement, enterprise sales, and adoption
Participate in founder office hours, advisory sessions, venture reviews, workshops, and AI Nexus programming
Help identify strategic partnerships, customer opportunities, pilot programs, and commercialization pathways for portfolio companies
Act as a connector within the NYC healthcare and life sciences ecosystem
Support venture teams as they move from concept validation to pilot execution, customer acquisition, and commercial deployment
Who You Are
You may be a:
Healthcare founder or startup operator
Clinical leader or healthcare executive
Innovation, digital health, or transformation leader
Biotech or life sciences operator
Investor, advisor, or venture partner
Commercialization, GTM, or business development leader
Provider, payer, Pharma, or healthcare systems expert
Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
Health Systems
Clinical Operations
Digital Health
Healthcare AI
Biotech and Therapeutics
Life Sciences
Pharma
Provider Networks
Research Infrastructure
Healthcare Innovation
Prior startup, venture studio, accelerator, investment, advisory, or commercialization experience strongly preferred.
Performance Based Equity Participation
HealthTech Venture Advisors are eligible for performance based equity participation opportunities tied to meaningful contributions and measurable impact within supported ventures.
Equity participation is intended to reward active engagement and value creation and may be awarded based on contributions such as:
Facilitating customer introductions that lead to pilots, enterprise engagements, or commercial relationships
Supporting fundraising through investor introductions, strategic relationships, or capital formation activities
Helping secure pilots, partnerships, customers, or commercialization opportunities
Providing strategic support that materially advances company growth, adoption, fundraising, or operational milestones
Contributing expertise, relationships, and ecosystem access that accelerate venture outcomes
This structure aligns incentives around company building, commercialization, and measurable outcomes across the AI Nexus portfolio.
What You’ll Gain
Opportunity to participate in venture creation and company building activities across the AI Nexus portfolio
Performance based equity participation opportunities tied to impact and outcomes
Direct access to founders building AI first healthcare companies
Ability to shape commercialization strategy, partnerships, and growth trajectories
Access to the AI Nexus NYC and C10 Labs ecosystem of founders, operators, researchers, investors, and healthcare leaders
Potential board, advisory, venture partner, and long-term portfolio opportunities
Focus Areas
Healthcare AI
Digital Health
Clinical Operations
Provider Workflows
Biotech and Therapeutics
Life Sciences Infrastructure
Research Automation
Healthcare Enterprise Systems
Clinical Documentation
Scientific Platforms and Infrastructure
C10 Labs operates AI Nexus NYC, an accelerator program in partnership with NYCEDC that bridges the gap between ideation and commercialization for early-stage AI-first startups in healthcare, BioTech, energy, climate, robotics, and manufacturing. The program provides mentorship, in-house AI specialists, expert-led workshops, Manhattan office space, engineering and go-to-market support, and $200K+ in partner perks to portfolio companies. Select startups may receive up to $300K in investment from C10 Labs' venture fund. C10 Labs leverages its network of investors, customers, and top talent to help founders accelerate growth and move from concept validation to commercial deployment.
