XRC Fellows Class of 2017

November 21, 2016

xrcCall For XRC Fellows Class of 2017

XRC Labs is currently screening candidates for our Fellows Program 2017 cohort. We’re looking for future thought leaders and problem solvers to be a part of this dynamic group.
About XRC Labs
XRC Labs is a startup accelerator focused on innovation in retail and consumer goods. Our vision is to be at the forefront of change, disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that matches partners for success. Our mission is to foster companies, products, and people that innovate the face of retail and consumer goods fulfilment.
 
About the Fellows Program
In an effort to support excellence in people, technology, and products, we have created the XRC Fellows Program. The XRC Fellows Program is a highly selective fellowship that combines graduate students and recent alumni of The New School from various disciplines to generate a creative think tank. XRC Fellows have the opportunity to completely rethink new systems and products, while participating sponsors and companies are immersed in the design process.
The Core Objectives Are To
  • Implement methods of the creative process to introduce, develop, and encourage new ideas
  • Expose Fellows to real case challenges in the retail and consumer goods industries
  • Generate meaningful solutions, ideas, or processes for challenges faced by participating companies

Other Program Benefits

  • Mentor Pairing
  • Access XRC events
  • Engagement with our startup ecosystem

Fellow Requirements

  • Must be a graduate student or alumni of The New School
  • Must be able to commit to at least three, 4-hour sessions within the 3-month period
  • Must have industry experience (We are industry agnostic)

Deadline

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Carlyann@xrclabs.com by 6PM November 27th 2016 to be considered.