Associate Partner

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 Delhi Experience : 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.