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
- Explicit 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 (Toronto)
🏢 R-Labs
📍 Toronto