Program Director

About build3

We're a mission driven startup studio (read more here) that builds impact oriented startups to better the mind, body and the earth. We work with Founders as their institutional co-founder until their venture is a self sufficient organisation and ready to scale. But we are not advisors, mentors, investors, incubators or accelerators - we are all of these We are always co-building with the Founder, creatively, conscientiously, through the power of communities.

Your mission, should you choose to accept 

(accountabilities)

1. DISCOVER – Identify and Shape High-Potential Venture Opportunities

• Develop a clear sourcing and opportunity-mapping strategy to identify high-impact problem areas across manufacturing & engineering + technology & services sectors.
• Scout founders, technologists, domain experts, and early-stage concepts that have the potential to be shaped into scalable ventures.
• Build relationships with universities, research labs, incubators, accelerators, and industry partners to co-create venture concepts.
• Attend relevant events (online/offline) to spot emerging trends, talent, and market gaps.
• Publish thought-leadership content to attract entrepreneurs, innovators, and collaborators.
• Leverage PR opportunities, if relevant, to strengthen brand visibility among potential founders and partners.
• Lead the design and execution of in-house events (innovation sprints, venture studios, founder social, demo showcases)

2. BUILD – Take ventures from Zero → One

• Drive end-to-end venture-building processes—from idea validation to MVP launch and early customer traction.
• Work closely with founders and operators, acting as a 'sherpa' who guides without overshadowing—supporting with clarity, data, and practical wisdom rather than top-down control.
• Facilitate founder workshops on critical themes such as problem–solution validation, design thinking, GTM strategy, business model development, financial modelling, and fundraising.
• Engage and manage a network of mentors, subject matter experts, and vendors across domains like strategy, product, technology, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and fundraising.
• Implement essential tools (CRM, collaboration tools, market intelligence platforms, etc.) to streamline venture-building workflows.
• Maintain transparent and structured documentation of decisions, communications, and venture hypotheses—with clear "why" and data-backed reasoning.
• Support follow-on fundraising by preparing ventures for syndicates, investor conversations, and early-stage capital raises.
• Train and guide new team members joining the venture studio.

3. VALIDATE & INVEST – Select the Most Promising Ventures to Build Out

• Run market research, competitive landscape analysis, and feasibility assessments to identify viable venture opportunities.
• Lead pipeline management and ensure smooth coordination between internal teams, founders, consultants, and investors.
• Develop internal scorecards and frameworks to evaluate venture concepts, founder–market fit, operational feasibility, and long-term impact.
• Collaborate with legal and domain experts to conduct due diligence and finalize agreements with co-founders, partners, and vendors.
• Continuously gather feedback from founders and internal stakeholders to improve venture-building processes. 

What You Need to Bring to the Table

(skills, character traits)

• Hands-on experience building startups from scratch, either as a founder, early founding team member, or in a venture-building / incubator / accelerator leadership role.
• Deep product-building expertise—ability to take ideas from concept to MVP to early revenue.
• Demonstrated ability to raise capital, achieve product–market fit, or build sustainable revenue streams in a startup environment.
• Willingness to work primarily for profit share (similar to equity participation), aligned with venture-building incentives.
• Experience working with multiple startups simultaneously—consulting, advising, or managing programs within a VC, accelerator, incubator, or venture studio.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with access to the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.
• Ability to work seamlessly across multiple functions—product, operations, GTM, finance, strategy, and more.
• Structured thinking, design-thinking mindset, and the ability to architect venture development workflows.
• Personality: structured, motivated, humble, energetic, empathetic, socially confident, and patient—able to guide and empower founders without overpowering them.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

• For sufficiently qualified candidates compensation is fixed at INR 1 Lakh + profit share (similar to carried interest), applicable for professionals with 10+ years of relevant experience. For candidates with lower experience but strong potential, compensation will be adjusted in line with risk and expected growth.
• Support in finding a temporary landing pad in Goa during your time here. Access to our shared dorm-style accommodation at no additional cost (if you are comfortable with shared living spaces).
• A collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on building high-impact startups that matter.

Why you should consider us

(things that make us different)

• Be around energetic, and mission oriented people
• A lot of freedom and responsibility
• Experience working with well heeled entrepreneurs and enthusiastic community members
• Work on a variety of projects
• We compensate frugally at first, but we will share generously the value we create together
• Here are our values 

Our team is waiting eagerly for you to apply

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