Startup Mentor

3 weeks ago

India StartupNow Full time

Startup Mentor – India (AI Startups Focus)

About StartupNow

StartupNow is a global initiative dedicated to empowering founders by connecting them with experienced mentors across industries. We believe every founder needs a mentor to transform vision into reality. With chapters in India and UAE, and expansion plans for Europe and the USA, we are building a movement to strengthen the global startup ecosystem.

Role Overview

We are inviting seasoned experts with deep experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to join as Startup Mentors for AI-focused startups in India. This is a non-commercial, voluntary role, designed for leaders who want to give back to the ecosystem by guiding the next generation of AI founders.

Mentors will support early-stage founders with technical expertise, product guidance, and strategic insights, helping them build scalable AI solutions with global relevance.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide structured mentorship to early-stage AI startups through 1:1 and group sessions.
- Guide founders on core AI/ML topics such as model design, scaling architectures, data strategy, and applied research.
- Share insights on product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, fundraising, and scaling AI ventures.
- Bridge the gap between academic research and industry applications in AI.
- Collaborate with other mentors globally to strengthen the StartupNow ecosystem.

Who Should Apply

- Senior professionals, researchers, or entrepreneurs with significant experience in AI/ML.
- PhD holders in AI/ML/Data Science or equivalent research/industry experience (preferred).
- Founders or senior leaders who have built or scaled AI-driven startups.
- Academics and technologists passionate about mentoring.

Why Join StartupNow?

- Become part of a global mentor network shaping the future of startups.
- Influence the next wave of AI entrepreneurs from India.
- Contribute to a not-for-profit, community-driven movement.
- Gain recognition as a thought leader in the AI ecosystem.

Location: India (Virtual/Hybrid mentoring sessions)

Commitment: Flexible, designed to fit around your schedule

Compensation: This is a non-commercial, voluntary role.

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