Venture Coach

Job Title: Venture CoachRoles and Responsibilities:● Coach ventures assigned and fulfil all requirements for completing the pre-incubation and incubation program.● Actively scout and evaluate startups and innovations across the campus(es) for the preincubation, incubation and other initiatives.● Drive successful graduation of startups in pre-incubation and incubation programs by ensuring compliance with program milestones, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.● Lead and support early-stage startup teams, guiding them through ideation, prototype development, business-model validation and go-to-market readiness, while collaborating closely with mentors, industry partners and the internal VDC team.● Scout and onboard high-potential startups and innovators beyond GITAM for incubation at the Venture Development Centre.● Identify and establish partnerships with industry, corporates, and ecosystem enablers for collaborations, sponsorships, and strategic programs.● Develop and manage relationships with mentors, investors, and government or private stakeholders to strengthen the VDC ecosystem.● Conduct relevant outreach activities, workshops, master classes, etc., to attract Faculty/Alumni/Students to be part of the RSG program.● Actively utilize the venture mentor network, makerspace and other elements for the benefit of venture teams.Interpersonal Skills● Dynamic and confident person who shows significant leadership skills.● Committed to actively coaching student/faculty/alumni teams.●Experienced in entrepreneurship skill development and should have a broad understanding of the ecosystem.● Proactive individual with excellent communication skills and potential to be a leader.● Should be able to work well in a team and demonstrate the ability to actively cooperate with the rest of the coaching fraternity.Education & Experience● Applicants must possess either(i) a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or(ii) a Master’s degree/MBA with a minimum of 2 year of relevant experience, in entrepreneurship ecosystem development, incubation, corporate innovation, partnerships, or related roles, preferably within an educational or research organization.● Strong understanding of the startup and innovation ecosystem, including exposure to early-stage ventures and accelerator programs.

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