About the role
About the Role:
We are seeking entrepreneurial professionals who have been closely involved in building or scaling startups—from ideation to execution and growth. This role is ideal for founders, early-stage operators, and VC professionals who can bring real-world insights into startup building, fundraising, and scaling strategies in dynamic markets like India.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guide and execute startup building processes including idea validation, MVP development, and achieving product–market fit
- Support early-stage hiring strategies, team structuring, and defining founder/operator roles
- Analyze and advise on pivot decisions based on market feedback and performance metrics
- Lead or contribute to fundraising efforts including pitch deck creation, investor outreach, and negotiations
- Break down and explain term sheets, dilution, valuation, ESOPs, and funding stages
- Evaluate and design scalable business models suited for the Indian market
- Develop competitive strategies including differentiation, network effects, switching costs, and defensibility
- Build and present real-world case studies from startup ecosystems
Preferred Background:
- Experience with leading VC firms or startup ecosystems such as Sequoia Capital India, Accel, Blume Ventures, or Y Combinator
- Hands-on experience in early-stage startups or Founder’s Office roles
- Exposure to venture capital, angel investing, or startup advisory
- Strong understanding of Indian startup ecosystem and market dynamics
- Experience with firms like Z47 or similar emerging players is a plus
Key Skills:
- Startup Strategy & Execution
- Fundraising & Investor Relations
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Basics
- Product-Market Fit & Growth Strategy
- Competitive Strategy & Market Analysis
- Founder’s Office / Operator Mindset
Experience Required:
10-18 years (flexible depending on role—founders and operators encouraged)