C10 Labs

It was great to host the Epoch School and Epoch Foundation at C10 Labs to learn about what types of "AI-First" Ventures we're seeing in the ecosystem. Thanks to MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) for introducing us to this passionate group of entrepreneurs.

How Does a Successful Startup Team Look Like? Per Belbin, a successful team is one where nine distinct roles are effectively distributed among its members. These roles ensure that all aspects of a project are covered, from idea generation to execution and evaluation. Action-Oriented Roles Shaper: Drives the team forward and challenges the status quo. Implementer: Turns ideas into actionable plans. Completer Finisher: Ensures tasks are completed with attention to detail. People-Oriented Roles Coordinator: Clarifies goals and delegates tasks. Team Worker: Promotes team cohesion and resolves conflicts. Resource Investigator: Explores new opportunities and connections. Thought-Oriented Roles Plant: Brings innovative ideas and creative solutions. Monitor Evaluator: Analyzes and evaluates options impartially. Specialist: Provides in-depth knowledge and expertise. Does your team have all the bases covered? Are you missing a key role? Apply to Join C10 Labs Fall Cohort! Early-stage teams could find their missing pieces in our studio program between our team, our mentors, our venture architects, and our network of supporters! Apply to our program at c10labs.com/apply Shahid Azim Ramesh Raskar Patricia Geli Yogi Nishanth Marissa Flanagan Wafaa Arbash David Berlin Beth Porter

Where can you find C10 Labs team this week talking about #ai? - 9/10: Shahid Azim spoke with Startup Boston, Rabeeh Majidi, Ph.D., Ali Mahmoud, and Sasha Hoffman about "AI Startup Transformation" - 9/10: Beth Porter spoke at Startup Boston on "Innovating at Scale" with Chandra Ramanathan, Rabeeh Majidi, Ph.D., and Greg Lange. - 9/10: Ramesh Raskar spoke at ConV2X Healthcare & Life Sciences and Boston Blockchain Week about the Decentralized AI Roadmap - 9/11: Ramesh Raskar spoke at Generative AI event on the "Future of Intelligence: AI Innovations, Insights, and Industry Impact". Watch the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dDhe-g7P - 9/12: Ramesh Raskar is also speaking today at the MIT Media Lab Decentralized AI roundtable: https://lu.ma/mn826b81 - 9/12: Wafaa Arbash is speaking at Startup Boston today on "The Power of Mentorship" with Farah Hussain, Deepanshi Bansal, and Thara Pillai - 9/12 Patricia Geli is speaking tonight at Boston Generative AI Meetup - September Edition at Microsoft with Judah Phillips, 👋 Clement Cazalot, Jeff Catlin, and Nathan Treloar. Register here: https://lnkd.in/esSusj5d - 9/13 Finally, Beth Porter is speaking at CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) with Entrepreneur Futures Network and Jump Startup Women Accelerator

Register today or help spread the word for our #AIinAccounting workshop on October 17 C10 Labs in Cambridge

Climate change, driven by emissions from energy production and consumption, presents a dual challenge: meeting global energy demand while reducing emissions. We believe in the power to leverage AI to enhance energy efficiency and reduce overall energy intensity. Our focus areas include: Renewable Energy: AI can optimize the placement and operation of renewable resources, improve weather and energy production forecasts, and optimize energy storage systems based on real-time demand and supply. Energy Efficiency: AI can optimize electricity distribution, minimize energy losses, manage real-time supply and demand balance, predict equipment failures, and schedule preventive maintenance.  It can optimize heating, cooling, and lighting in buildings to reduce energy consumption. Grid Management: AI can enhance the resilience and reliability of power grids by dynamically managing loads, predicting and mitigating outages, and facilitating the integration of distributed energy resources. Startups addressing these challenges can develop a competitive edge through proprietary datasets, exclusive partnerships, and comprehensive solutions interoperable with existing infrastructure. If you’re innovating at the intersection of #ai and #climate, apply to join C10 Labs' Fall Cohort. We'd love to help you! Patricia Geli Shahid Azim Ramesh Raskar Beth Porter Wafaa Arbash

Come build your AI-First company with our next cohort! Applications are now OPEN for our 3rd cohort and close next week. For our winter and summer programs, we received over 300 applications, accepted 31 teams, and already made investments in 6 of them so far. We’re now inviting the next round of applications to join us in our Fall program. What makes you a fit for our program? – You are an individual or a small team building at the intersection of AI and #fintech, #healthcare, #lifesciences, #climatetech, the #builtworld, or across another sector – You are a visionary, hoping to drive transformative change in the AI landscape – You believe in not just the breakthrough of innovations, but its diffusion across the globe – You believe in the endless possibilities that AI holds for shaping a better future – You believe that collaboration and partnerships are needed to help tackle some of the world’s biggest problems Whether you're revolutionizing healthcare, redefining sustainability, or collaborating with traditional industries to help them thrive, we want to hear from YOU! Don't miss out on this chance to join an activated community of like-minded entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts dedicated to accelerating AI innovation globally. Apply at C10labs.com/apply Shahid Azim Patricia Geli Ramesh Raskar Beth Porter Wafaa Arbash Yogi Nishanth Marissa Flanagan David Berlin

Hello VC Friends! We are opening up investor invites to our C10 Labs AI Showcase / Demo Day on 1st October 2024, 6-9pm MIT Museum. If you're interested in seeing our ventures pitch and join us in the celebration after, leave a comment and our team will send you an invite. Sectors include #ai and #fintech, #health, #climate, #lifescience, #builtworld, and more! cc: David Berlin Patricia Geli Beth Porter

🚀 Calling All AI Enthusiasts! Boston Generative AI Meetup is happening this Thursday, September 12th at Microsoft! ⚡️ We are bringing together some of the brightest minds in the local Boston AI scene for an evening of cutting-edge insights and real-life social networking. This is your chance to join Boston’s Generative AI community at Microsoft for the largest ongoing Gen AI community event on earth! Event Details 📅 Date: September 12th 6-8:30pm 📍 Location: Microsoft NERD Center, Cambridge 🎟️ RSVP Now via the link - RSVP’s are closing soon. Featured Speakers: - 🌟 👋 Clement Cazalot- Founder/CEO of Machinery Partner. Entrepreneur, VC Investor, and Startup Expert. - 🌍 Patricia Geli - Co-Founder/COO of C10 Labs. AI Strategist, Public-Private Partnership Expert, and Global Leader. - 🤖 Jeff Catlin - EVP AI Products at InMoment NLP Specialist and former CEO of Lexalytics. - 🗣️ Nathan Treloar - Co-Founder/CEO of Orbita. Conversational AI Expert and Voice Technology Pioneer. With Microsoft and Red Bull as our generous sponsors, you can expect a great atmosphere, plenty of energy, and invaluable discussions on the latest in Generative AI. Don't miss this opportunity to: - Learn from top AI leaders. - Network with fellow AI professionals. - Fuel up with Red Bull and other food and beverage at the catered event - and be part of Boston's thriving AI community. -Learn about the Red Bull Basement. 👉 Spaces are limited, so RSVP now! Looking forward to seeing you there! #GenerativeAI #ML #data #analytics #AI #Networking #Boston #Tech #community #Microsoft #RedBull #AIRevolution

Will we see you this week? Look for us at Startup Boston on 9/10 as Patricia Geli speaks about "Innovation at Scale" and Shahid Azim speaks about "AI Startup Transformation". David Berlin and Marissa Flanagan will also be tabling at the accelerator booths in the afternoon. On Thursday, Patricia will be speaking at Judah Phillips' Boston Generative AI Meetup at Microsoft on 9/12. If you applied to our October cohort or are interested in applying (c10labs.com/apply) and will be at Startup Boston, we're hosting a mixer Tuesday at 4:30. Comment if you'd like us share the invite with you.

Hello VC Friends! We are opening up investor invites to our C10 Labs AI Showcase / Demo Day on 1st October 2024, 6-9pm MIT Museum. If you're interested in seeing our ventures pitch and join us in the celebration after, leave a comment and our team will send you an invite. Sectors include #ai and #fintech, #health, #climate, #lifescience, #builtworld, and more! cc: David Berlin Patricia Geli Beth Porter