Artha Dhaara Corporate Advisory

About the job: Artha Dhaara is building a fintech product designed to empower India's small businesses, freelancers, and gig workers to access credit, build financial credibility, and grow sustainably. We believe the next wave of financial innovation will come from Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities, and we are committed to building solutions for this underserved segment. As a venture studio, we combine strategy, technology, and execution to take ideas from 0 1 10. This is your opportunity to be part of the founding team, work directly with the founder (IIT Roorkee alumnus), and help shape both product and market strategy from the ground up. Role Overview: We are hiring a Product Management & Marketing Associate a generalist role designed for builders, problem-solvers, and hustlers who want to grow into leadership roles in startups. Key Responsibilities: 1. Drive user research to inform product roadmap. 2. Support product development and manage execution with designers and developers. 3. Run marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels. 4. Build and manage early adopter communities for rapid feedback loops. 5. Track industry trends, competitor moves, and growth opportunities. 6. Create and deliver content, pitch decks, and GTM collateral. 7. Work directly with the founder to experiment, iterate, and scale. 8. This is a learning-by-doing role where ambiguity is the norm and iteration is the process. What day-to-day could look like: 1. Acting as a mini product manager: defining user flows, wireframes, and requirements. 2. Running rapid experiments to test product-market fit. 3. Driving early customer acquisition campaigns via social media, partnerships, and offline activations. 4. Collecting user feedback and translating insights into product improvements. 5. Coordinating with developers, designers, and vendors to ensure timely product rollout. What we offer: 1. Direct mentorship from the founder (IIT Roorkee alumnus) across product and venture building. 2. Front-row seat to the startup ecosystem: build and launch a fintech product from scratch. 3. Exposure to AI-driven tools, automation, and the latest in product management frameworks. 4. Cross-functional learning across product, marketing, strategy, and venture operations. 5. Opportunity to scale into leadership roles (Product, Strategy, Growth, or Chief of Staff) as we grow. 6. A high-energy, entrepreneurial culture where your work creates visible impact. Application Process: Round 1: Problem-solving & structured thinking assessment Round 2: Technical (product management & marketing) round Round 3: Culture & founder's round If you're looking for a role where you will learn fast, take ownership, and build alongside the founder, this is your launchpad. Who can apply: Only those candidates can apply who: Salary: ₹ 2,40,000 - 4,00,000 /year Experience: 0 year(s) Deadline: 2025-10-08 23:59:59 Skills required: Product Management and Marketing Other Requirements: 1. Recent graduate or 0–2 years’ experience in product, marketing, or consulting. 2. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 3. Comfortable with ambiguity and eager to wear multiple hats. 4. Curious about fintech, startups, and digital innovation. 5. High initiative-taker, hungry to learn, and willing to push beyond your comfort zone. We encourage applications from ambitious graduates and MBAs who want to gain 360° exposure to startup building and accelerate their careers. About Company: Artha Dhaara Ventures is a venture studio that partners hands-on with promising startups and MSMEs to help them grow from 0 to 1 to 10. We work across the lifecycle from greenfield project planning and fundraising to product development and go-to-market strategy. Our mission is to strengthen Odisha's startup and MSME ecosystem, using the power of hands-on execution and AI.