Associate Partner – Program, 1to10 Accelerator

About Favcy:Favcy is India’s largest Venture Builder. We identify ventures at an idea stage and co-build them with the founders all the way up to product, traction, growth, and exit. Starting from a simple idea to a full-blown successful scalable startup, we take founders through our tested and frugal model to ensure capital efficiency while being effective in pushing traction. We are an end-to-end Startup Ecosystem bringing strategy, resources, and capital to the table. Having co-built 30+ startups in the last 3 years, we have a 5000+ strong founder and investor network.Location: On-site, South DelhiExperience: 5–7 years preferred (minimum 3–5 years in accelerator/incubator ecosystem)Role Overview:As the Associate Partner – Program Manager for 1to10, you will lead the entire accelerator vertical end-to-end. You will drive strategy, execution, stakeholder management, and team leadership. This role requires someone deeply connected within the Indian startup ecosystem, experienced in running accelerators, and capable of building high-quality founder and investor pipelines. You will work directly with senior leadership to scale the accelerator, strengthen partnerships, and ensure every cohort meets high-impact outcomes.Key Responsibilities:1. Strategy, Program Ownership & Cohort Execution:- Own the strategic roadmap and execution of the 1to10 Accelerator across all cohorts.- Design, refine, and scale the program structure including curriculum, engagement formats, and success frameworks.- Ensure seamless end-to-end program delivery from startup selection to Demo Day and Kal Ke Krorepati integration.- Drive continuous improvement based on founder feedback, industry trends, and ecosystem benchmarks.2. Startup Selection & Founder Pipeline Management:- Lead the entire evaluation and due diligence pipeline for early-revenue startups.- Build and maintain strong relationships with founders, advisors, industry bodies, and ecosystem partners to ensure a high-quality pipeline.- Oversee documentation, equity agreements, and onboarding processes.3. Founder Success, Growth Tracking & Portfolio Support:- Act as the strategic partner for all founders in the cohort driving roadmap clarity, milestone tracking, and intervention where required.- Provide operational and strategic support across fundraising, GTM, product strategy, and growth metrics.- Manage conflict resolution and ensure high engagement and success rates across the cohort.4. Investment Relations, Partnerships & Ecosystem Development:- Strengthen and expand relationships with early stage investors, angels, VCs, family offices, and syndicates.- Develop strategic partnerships with corporates, government bodies, accelerators, and ecosystem players.- Ensure investor participation in Demo Day, Kal Ke Krorepati, and ongoing portfolio fundraising cycles.5. Kal Ke Krorepati Program Integration:- Ensure founders are pitch-ready and investor-ready for the TV show.- Coordinate closely with internal and external production stakeholders.- Manage rehearsal sessions, storyline preparation, pitch structure, and investment readiness.6. Communications, Outreach & Community Building:- Oversee marketing, communication, and outreach strategies to attract quality startups.- Represent Favcy 1 to10 at ecosystem events, panels, workshops, and startup forums.- Expand Favcy’s visibility and leadership within India’s accelerator landscape.7. Team Leadership & Operational Excellence:- Lead and mentor the 1to10 team, ensuring clarity of ownership, performance, and execution- Establish SOPs, reporting structures, and internal dashboards for smooth operations.- Drive cross-functional collaboration across investment, marketing, legal, product, and founder success teams.Qualifications & Skills:- 5–7 years of experience in accelerator/incubator operations, VC, startup program management, or founder-facing roles.- Strong understanding of the Indian startup ecosystem, fundraising landscape, and early-stage founder challenges.- Prior experience as a startup founder, early employee, or accelerator lead is a strong advantage.- Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple stakeholders, and run complex high-visibility programs.- Excellent communication, sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with high ownership and strategic thinking.What We Offer:- Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.- Opportunity to work at the intersection of founders, investors, corporates, and media.- Leadership role with high visibility and direct contribution to India’s startup ecosystem.- Be part of startups pitching on a national television show- India’s first-ever startup reality format.- A fast-paced, high-trust, entrepreneurial work environment.