Use Athena and AI-first workflows to validate new ventures as a Venture Associate at R-LABS, based onsite in downtown Toronto.
This permanent, full time senior operator role supports multiple theses while moving ideas from industry problems toward funded companies. You will work with Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, co-founders, and partner operators to gather evidence, test assumptions, and guide decisions. Your scope includes housing, real estate finance, asset operations, infrastructure, and adjacent verticals.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct customer interviews and independent industry outreach
Source customers, operators, and stakeholders through referral networks
Coordinate cross-functional resources and maintain venture momentum
Develop presentations for investors,



partners, and customers
Build AI capabilities across the venture team
Requirements: Daily experience using LLMs and agentic workflows
Track record owning outcomes with minimal scaffolding
Ability to build networks in unfamiliar industries
Clear communication across founders and cross-functional teams
Experience in real estate or related built-environment sectors
Combine network building, customer discovery, and AI-enabled research to advance evidence-based ventures with R-LABS.

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📌 AI-First Venture Development Associate (Ontario)
🏢 R-Labs
📍 Ontario