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Hands-on former founders and operators, co-creating the next generation of AI ventures.
Experts Who Build, Not Just Advise
The Builder-in-Residence (BIR) program is the core of AI Master Labs. Unlike traditional consultants, BIRs embed with teams as co-creators, bringing founder-level ownership and speed. The title is earned, not given — reserved for proven entrepreneurs and operators who have led the build journey from nothing to value and know how to do it again.
How Builders Work
Each Builder-in-Residence is a seasoned entrepreneur or operator with experience launching and scaling initiatives. They provide:
- Hands-On Execution: Embed directly with teams to design, prototype, and launch products, systems, and ventures.
- Strategic Guidance: Shape business models, go-to-market strategies, and growth pathways informed by zero-to-one scars.
- Proven Playbooks: Apply reusable frameworks and accelerators that de-risk innovation and compress time to value.
- Network Access: Open doors to investors, partners, and collaborators that multiply momentum.
Benefits for Teams
Partnering with a Builder-in-Residence enables your team to:
- Accelerate Innovation: Move from concept to validated prototype in weeks, not quarters.
- Build with Confidence: Leverage proven entrepreneurs to make sharp, informed decisions at every stage.
- Scale Effectively: Design systems and ventures ready for adoption, growth, and eventual spinout.
- Access Strategic Resources: Tap into our proprietary playbooks, builder network, and venture pathways.
The BIR program is not advisory. It is embedded, founder-level execution that creates ventures, platforms, and IP — with speed, clarity, and lasting impact.