Entrepreneur In Residence
WFA Digital Insight
Wilbur Labs’ Entrepreneur In Residence sits at the intersection of idea generation and execution, giving a seasoned builder a chance to launch a new venture from scratch. The role partners directly with the studio’s founders and advisors, meaning decisions move quickly and the candidate gets hands‑on exposure to product, growth and business development from day one. What sets this posting apart is the explicit invitation to bring an existing concept or to discover one together, backed by founder equity and the studio’s shared resources. Candidates should be comfortable thriving amid ambiguity, leading research with industry experts, and shaping a go‑to‑market plan while wearing multiple hats in a remote‑first environment.
Job Description
About Wilbur Labs Wilbur Labs is a startup studio turning bold ideas into market-leading companies. We identify big customer pain points and build businesses to solve these problems. We work with industry leaders to manage the company and continue to provide funding, shared resources, and operational support to ensure management is focused on solving problems that matter. Since 2016, we have built and invested in 21+ technology companies, including VacationRenter, Vitabox, Joblist, Barkbus, OpenMedicare, Cincy Brands, and plan to launch several new companies over the next year. Building a company is typically a rare, one-time event. Some people even refer to it as trying to “bottle lightning.” At Wilbur Labs, it’s a repeatable and systematized process. Turning a bold idea into a business is what we do – over and over. As an Entrepreneur In Residence, you’ll work closely with the Wilbur Labs founders and studio team to co-found and scale one of our next portfolio companies. You either have a specific idea you want to work on, or are interested in working together on identifying an opportunity in an area you have deep expertise in. Together, we’ll research, plan, and turn that idea into a market-leading company. We offer founder equity, and competitive salaries, with top-notch benefits and perks. Role &
Responsibilities
Lead research through consultations with industry experts and potential customers Define go-to-market strategy for the company Develop a financial model in support of the business Own core company functions including product, growth, and business development, for initial phases of the business Partner closely with Wilbur Labs and studio advisorsMinimum Qualifications
Self-starter who will thrive in an ambiguous startup environment Preferred Qualifications & Prior Experience: Prior startup founder or experience working at an early-stage company Demonstrated experience building products and leading teams Obsessed with a particular problem you are interested in solvingHow to Stand Out
- Highlight any prior founder experience or early‑stage startup involvement in your résumé and cover letter.
- Prepare a brief case study of a problem you’ve solved, focusing on research, validation, and product iteration.
- Demonstrate remote‑work discipline by mentioning tools you use for communication, project tracking, and time management.
- During interviews, be ready to discuss how you would approach building a financial model for a brand‑new concept.
- Ask thoughtful questions about Wilbur Labs’ studio processes and how equity is structured for EIRs.
- Showcase your ability to wear multiple hats by providing examples where you handled product, growth, and business development simultaneously.
- If you have a specific idea you want to pitch, bring a concise one‑pager that outlines the problem, solution, and initial go‑to‑market thoughts.
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