Venture Coach (VC) – Venture Development Centre

Job DescriptionJob TitleVenture Coach (VC) – Venture Development CentreJob LocationBengaluruRoles andResponsibilitiesReporting to the Site Head – VDC Bengaluru● Coach ventures(Faculty/Alumni/Students) assigned and fulfil all requirements for completing RSG (NU-IDEA Ready, Set, Go) program. ● Actively scout for innovations acrossthe campus(es) in and enroll them in the RSG (Ready Set Go) program.● Ensure stage gate pitching readiness of coaching teams assigned to them and help them to successfully graduate the stage gate pitching session. ● 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. ● Conductrelevant outreach activities, workshops, master classes, etc. to attract Faculty/Alumni/Student 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 potentialto be a leader.● Should be able to work well in a team and demonstrate the ability to actively cooperate with the rest ofthe coaching fraternity.Education &Experience● A minimum of an MBA Degree with consistently good/outstanding academic record, with at least 2-3 years of experience working in an entrepreneurship ecosystem, startup incubation, corporateinnovation, partnerships, or ecosystem development rolespreferably in an educational or research organization.● Strong understanding of the startup and innovation ecosystem, including exposure to early-stage ventures and acceleratorprograms.

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