Startup Mentor

1 week ago


bangalore, 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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