Lab Leader application

Apply to lead a Lab.

This should take about 15 to 20 minutes. A few of the questions ask you to think, not just fill in a blank. Take the time they deserve.

We're asking because we want to come into our call already knowing you: what you'd build, who you'd serve, and where you're starting from. That way the call is a real conversation about your lab, not a first-pass interview.

Once you submit, we'll ask you to set a call with us to discuss. If you have any questions or issues, please don't hesitate to email us at hello@optimisticlabs.com.

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Section 1 of 7

About you

Name

Phone (optional)

LinkedIn or website

Current role / what you do now

Where are you based?

Section 2 of 7

Your background

Give us a quick snapshot of your career so far. What's the through-line?

Do you have management or leadership experience? Briefly describe.

Have you sold your own work before (consulting, freelance, business development)? What did that look like?

Section 3 of 7

Your domain

What industry, community, or space would your lab focus on?

Why this space? What's your connection to it?

Who would you want to serve? (Rough answer is fine. We'll sharpen this together.)

Section 4 of 7

Your pipeline

Do you have existing relationships or a network in this space you could draw on? Describe briefly.

Is any of it warm enough to activate quickly, or is it more dormant or aspirational right now?

Section 5 of 7

Your vision

If you led a lab at OL, what's one thing you'd want to build or offer in year one?

What would you want to do that you haven't been able to do in your current role?

Section 6 of 7

Fit and motivation

Why Optimistic Labs, why now?

What are you hoping to get out of this that you don't currently have?

What questions do you have for us?

Section 7 of 7

Logistics

What's your timeline? When could you realistically start?

Anything that would affect your availability (notice period, non-compete, other commitments)?

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Application received

Thanks so much for submitting your application.

As a next step, please use this calendar link to set a call to go over your lab idea with us. We'll review the application in advance and be prepared to discuss.

If you have any questions or issues in the meantime, please don't hesitate to email us at hello@optimisticlabs.com.

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