Centaur Lab

Centaur Lab is a New York-based AI venture studio that empowers non-technical founders to launch and scale transformative AI startups. We serve as the "technical co-founder you can't find" for visionary domain experts who have groundbreaking AI ideas but lack technical expertise. Our hybrid cash-equity partnership model aligns incentives and de-risks financial investment, ensuring a true collaboration rather than a transactional vendor relationship.

Since our founding, we have built and launched over 20 AI venture projects across diverse sectors including education, wellness, social platforms, creative arts, and productivity. Our portfolio includes innovative companies like Yeego (social AI platform for networking and relationship management) and Curiosity Lab (AI-powered education platform). We combine strategic vision with rapid execution, transforming ideas into market-ready products in weeks, not months.

Founded by Boon Chew, a seasoned technologist with early career experience at Microsoft and Amazon, Centaur Lab inherits a proven track record. Boon's previous venture, Tappollo Media, built over 50 apps for major brands and co-founded successful startups with a combined portfolio valuation exceeding $3 billion. Our Managing Partner, Viki Han, brings over a decade of experience in finance, business development, and community building, serving as the strategic architect of our operational infrastructure.

We don't just build for founders; we build with them. Our integrated, educational approach empowers founders with technical literacy and confidence to lead their companies while providing access to a supportive peer community through initiatives like our "Founders + AI" podcast. Centaur Lab is where ambitious non-technical founders finally become the builders and leaders they aspire to be.

Contact email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centaurlab/
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