Use Athena and AI-first workflows to validate current 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.

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