Full-Time
Entrepreneur In Residence
Wilbur Labs
11-50 employees
Identifies problems, builds and funds startups
No salary listed
Miami, FL, USA
Remote
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- Self-starter who will thrive in an ambiguous startup environment.
- 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 advisors.
- 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 solving.
Wilbur Labs identifies big customer pain points and builds companies from the ground up in San Francisco. After validating ideas in a lab, it places industry-leading executives with domain expertise to run the company, while the studio provides funding, resources, and operational support to keep the team focused on solving real problems. It differentiates itself by combining company-building with ongoing investment through a venture arm and by offering hands-on governance and a continuous stream of new ventures. Its goal is to turn bold ideas into market-leading companies that address real needs and create value through building, funding, and investing in new ventures.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$120K
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Studio model outcompetes VC-backed startups via superior operational support.
- Venture arm diversifies revenue by investing in external teams using GTM expertise.
- Founder FAQ Series establishes thought leadership and builds community trust.
What critics are saying
- Scaling beyond 21 companies dilutes studio knowledge in 12-24 months.
- eFounders' 30+ B2B exits steal top talent and deal flow within 18-36 months.
- SF talent shortage blocks hiring industry leaders, stalling launches in 6-12 months.
What makes Wilbur Labs unique
- Wilbur Labs concentrates resources on few companies with 'more wood behind fewer arrows.'
- Studio knowledge compounds learnings from 10 years across 21+ portfolio companies.
- Permanent capital avoids LP pressures, enabling decade-long builds without fund cycles.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Professional Development Budget
Company News
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