Startup Founder

22 hours ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India StartSmart Full time US$ 60,000 - US$ 1,20,000 per year

Job Title: Startup Founder (Part-Time) – Empowered by

Location: India / Remote (Flexible, part-time)

About

At
,
we partner with experienced corporate professionals who aspire to build their own startups—
without quitting their day jobs.
Our mission is to de-risk your entrepreneurial journey, providing hands-on support, expert mentorship, and a proven roadmap to help you validate, launch, and scale your business while you continue your corporate career.

About the Opportunity

This is not a traditional employment role. Instead, we seek to partner with you as you build your own company in your domain of expertise—
part-time, while you remain employed.
We provide resources, mentorship, and a structured process to help you transition from corporate leader to successful founder.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for seasoned professionals (10+ years' experience) who:

  • Have identified a real problem or inefficiency in their industry and are passionate about solving it.
  • Possess deep domain expertise and a strong professional network.
  • Have a track record of executing complex projects or launching new initiatives.
  • Are action-oriented and eager to build something meaningful.
  • Can commit up to 10–12 hours per week to their startup journey.
  • Are open to mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in business development, partnerships, or sales (a strong plus).
  • Exposure to product management, operations, or service design (a plus).
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Your Role & Responsibilities

  • Commit 10–12 hours/week to
    building your startup.
  • Participate in weekly
    1:1 mentorship
    and progress sessions.
  • Validate
    customer pain points through structured discovery and interviews.
  • Conduct competitor research and market analysis.
  • Plan and launch your "
    minimum viable business"
    (with our support).
  • Make the first sales and onboard initial customers.
  • Work towards profitability and strong unit economics.
  • (If needed) Prepare for
    fundraising with our coaching and investor network.
  • Transition to full-time founder
    once your business achieves revenue and validation milestones.

What We Offer

  • Structured, step-by-step support from
    ideation to launch.
  • Access to a network
    of mentors, investors, and startup experts.
  • Ongoing guidance
    on business planning, customer acquisition, and fundraising.
  • A community of l
    ike-minded professionals
    making the leap into entrepreneurship.

How to Apply

We're looking for 3 new founders to join our next cohort, starting September 2025. If you have a business idea in your area of expertise — or want to explore one with us —
apply by Aug 30, 2025.

Take the first step towards building your own company, with the safety net of your current career and the support of experienced mentors. Apply now to and let's build something extraordinary together.

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