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Mentor | Robotics and Manufacturing

Mentor | Robotics and Manufacturing at C10 Labs scores 36 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 1 of 4 (Little AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.

Remote (New York City, New York)Part Time

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About AI Nexus NYC
AI Nexus NYC brings together founders, technologists, researchers, industry leaders, and investors to build and scale AI-enabled companies in New York City. The program supports entrepreneurs through mentorship, technical expertise, industry partnerships, and access to a broader innovation network.

Position Summary
AI Nexus NYC is seeking experienced mentors to advise founders building companies across robotics, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, supply chain technology, computer vision, and intelligent physical systems.

Mentors will help founders translate technical innovation into commercially viable products. They will provide guidance on product development, hardware and software integration, manufacturing strategy, customer discovery, enterprise sales, financing, and company growth.

What You Will Do

• Advise participating founders through individual and group mentoring sessions.
• Help teams refine their business models, product roadmaps, and commercialization strategies.
• Provide guidance on robotics, automation, manufacturing operations, and industrial customer needs.
• Support founders with prototype development, technical validation, pilot design, and deployment planning.
• Advise on hardware development, supply chains, manufacturing partners, quality systems, and unit economics when relevant.
• Help founders navigate enterprise procurement, systems integration, safety requirements, and long sales cycles.
• Support fundraising preparation, strategic partnerships, and investor diligence.
• Participate in program events, workshops, office hours, and company reviews.
• Provide candid, constructive, and actionable feedback.

What We Are Looking For

• Significant leadership or operating experience in robotics, manufacturing, industrial automation, hardware, logistics, supply chain technology, or a related field.
• Experience as a founder, executive, investor, engineer, researcher, product leader, or manufacturing operator.
• Strong understanding of AI applications in robotics and industrial environments.
• Experience advising, mentoring, investing in, or supporting early-stage companies.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of the technical, operational, and commercial challenges involved in bringing physical products to market.

Preferred Experience• Experience with autonomous systems, industrial robotics, computer vision, digital twins, predictive maintenance, warehouse automation, or advanced manufacturing.
• Familiarity with hardware development, contract manufacturing, supply chain management, safety, certification, or enterprise deployment.
• An established network across New York’s robotics, manufacturing, investment, research, or startup ecosystem.

Engagement
This is a part-time mentor appointment. Time commitments will vary based on program needs and mentor availability. Mentors may participate through scheduled office hours, workshops, company reviews, and individual advisory sessions.

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