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About the Role

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 by providing guidance on product development, hardware and software integration, manufacturing strategy, customer discovery, enterprise sales, financing, and company growth.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Skills

Robotics
Manufacturing
Industrial Automation
Supply Chain Technology
Computer Vision
Intelligent Physical Systems
Product Development
Hardware Integration
Software Integration
Manufacturing Strategy
Customer Discovery
Enterprise Sales
Financing
Company Growth
Autonomous Systems
Digital Twins
Predictive Maintenance
Warehouse Automation
Advanced Manufacturing
Hardware Development
Contract Manufacturing
Supply Chain Management
Safety
Certification
Enterprise Deployment
AI Applications

Location

New York City

Work Type

Part Time

Experience Level

Experienced

About the Company

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.
AI Nexus NYC offers the opportunity to help build and support the next generation of AI-driven companies in one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems.
Contribute to an inclusive community focused on responsible AI development and real-world impact.
Help strengthen New York City’s position as a leading center for artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship.