Startup Mentor - AI Startups

Startup Mentor – India (AI Startups Focus)About StartupNowStartupNow 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 inIndia and UAE , and expansion plans forEurope and the USA , we are building a movement to strengthen the global startup ecosystem.Role OverviewWe are inviting seasoned experts withdeep experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learningto join asStartup Mentorsfor AI-focused startups in India. This is anon-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 withtechnical 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 betweenacademic research and industry applicationsin 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 holdersin 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 aglobal mentor networkshaping the future of startups. Influence the next wave of AI entrepreneurs from India. Contribute to anot-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 anon-commercial, voluntary role .

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