University Venture Scout

C10 Labs is hiring a University Venture Scout for a remote role open to applicants in United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on C10 Labs.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting lists this role as remote.
Tools and skills the posting cites include sourcing, venture capital and networking.
Level classifies it as an internship.
Level lists 21 other open roles at C10 Labs.

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Source early-stage AI startups and build relationships with student founders as a university venture scout.

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C10 Labs University Venture Scout

We are looking for talented, well connected students to help us discover the most promising founders and startups in the AI ecosystem on and around their campuses. This is an unpaid,
part time, semester long scout role, not an employment position, designed for current full time students who want front row exposure to early stage venture and AI.

Position Overview

As a Venture Scout, you will play a crucial role in sourcing high
potential opportunities for C10 Labs. You will identify emerging startups, spot new technology trends, build relationships with
founders, and share qualified opportunities with our investment team. You will work closely with a small, fast moving team and contribute to the development of our portfolio by being our eyes and ears in your community.

What You Will Do

Identify and research early stage AI startups and emerging technology trends across sectors.
Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, student builders, accelerators, incubators, labs, and academic programs.
Attend AI related events, hackathons, meetups, and demo days to expand your network and stay current on what’s being built.
Conduct light initial diligence on opportunities (product, market, team, and technical approach) and share concise write ups with the C10 Labs team.
Provide clear, structured insights and recommendations on which founders and ideas are most promising.
Track relevant developments in the AI ecosystem (notable launches, funding rounds, acquisitions) and flag those that are most relevant to C10 Labs.
Act as a friendly point of contact for founders, helping them understand how C10 Labs can support them and when it makes sense to engage.
Nurture long term relationships with standout founders that may lead to future collaborations or investments.
Qualifications

Current full
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time student at an accredited university (undergraduate or graduate) with at
least one semester remaining.
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Network / community building: Genuine interest in meeting people from diverse
backgrounds and connecting builders with resources.
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Analytical skills: Ability to evaluate early business opportunities, size markets, and ask
sharp questions during founder conversations.
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Communication: Strong verbal and written communication; able to present complex
technical ideas in a clear, concise way.
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Proactive & self
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motivated: Comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and
consistently surfacing new opportunities without close supervision.
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Bonus: Experience in AI/ML (courses, projects, research, hackathons) or involvement in
startup/VC/AI clubs.
What We Offer
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A front
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row seat to some of the most innovative early
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stage AI companies in the world.
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The chance to collaborate with and learn from exceptional founders and builders.
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Exposure to real
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world AI products, go
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to
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market strategies, and venture
decision
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making.
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Access to the broader C10 community, including curated events, activities, and learning
sessions.
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Personalized feedback and mentorship from the C10 Labs team.
Logistics
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Timing: Spring Semester (March-June), with the opportunity to extend by mutual interest
for Fall Semester.

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Time commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week, flexible around exams and
academic obligations.
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Compensation: Unpaid, educational / experiential role only. Any future incentive
structures (e.g., deal
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based bonuses or carry) would be separate and are not part of this
position’s current terms.
If you are passionate about AI, excited to work with an ambitious team, and eager to help
founders who are building the future, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join us in
shaping what comes next.
C10 Labs is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all participants.

What We Are Looking For

Current full time student at an accredited university (undergraduate or graduate) with at least one semester remaining.
Network / community building: Genuine interest in meeting people from diverse backgrounds and connecting builders with resources.
Analytical skills: Ability to evaluate early business opportunities, size markets, and ask sharp questions during founder conversations.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication; able to present complex technical ideas in a clear, concise way.
Proactive & self motivated: Comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and consistently surfacing new opportunities without close supervision.
Bonus: Experience in AI/ML (courses, projects, research, hackathons) or involvement in startup/VC/AI clubs.

How we rate this

University Venture Scout at C10 Labs rates 25 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

University Venture Scout is an open job at C10 Labs.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in New York City, New York and is marked remote.
The job was posted on September 25, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by C10 Labs. Apply on C10 Labs

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Tell me about a project where networking was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where market research was part of your work. What did you do?

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