Role:- Founders’ Office Location:- Gurugram About ACE-Impact: ACE-Impact is a 9-month hybrid accelerator in Delhi NCR where we work closely with founders to help them get to product-market fit and set them up for scale. We do this by creating a unique sandbox for nonprofits, which includes support for leveraging data/evidence, partnering with the government, and applying product and tech expertise. Our goal is simple: help build 20 non-profit unicorns —organisations that impact a million people or 5% of their target user base meaningfully—over the next five years. We are a team of founders & builders with extensive experience scaling organisations. Varun (MIT alum) previously founded Aspiring Minds which he exited for $100M . He also co-founded FAST India to fix India's science & research ecosystem. Shubham (IIT Delhi alum) previously co-founded a social impact startup backed by Y-Combinator. Shailendra , an ISB alum, is a senior product leader with experience building products at MakeMyTrip & Spinny. Over the last couple of years, we’ve worked with six non-profits . They are working on improving the agency of rural women, alleviating poverty through cash transfers and building a tech-enabled platform for scholarships, amongst others. Job Description: We are hiring for a Founders’ Office role- someone to work closely with The Change Engine’s leadership team. In this role, the candidate is required to prioritise and drive several internal and external initiatives, including running and operating our cohort programs, building the non profit ecosystem, interfacing with investors, organising workshops and events etc. In the Founders’ office role, you will get an opportunity to work hands-on with our incubated non profits and support them in their scale journeys. We are quite a small team and you will get considerable independence to plan and execute things to meet the objectives. Responsibilities: A role where you work directly with the leadership team to help build and grow new initiatives around helping non profits Source and evaluate potential non profits for the ACE Impact cohort, identifying high-potential organizations that align with Change Engine’s focus areas Manage and support the ACE Impact cohort, ensuring smooth execution of programs. Prepare preliminary briefs on potential nonprofit organizations for selection and partnerships Support marketing efforts to promote ACE’s initiatives, including outreach campaigns to attract high-quality applicants and building thought leadership Organise and coordinate mentorship sessions, workshops, and networking events In reality, this role doesn't come with a definition or a checklist of job responsibilities Qualifications : 2-3 years of experience in nonprofits, consulting, policy research, impact investing, or related sectors Entrepreneurial, passionate and go-getter Strong analytical skills and excellent execution skills to manage multiple priorities effectively Be nimble enough to thrive in a fast-changing environment yet being organised and detail-oriented to ensure nothing falls off the cracks Ability to think creatively and contribute ideas to enhance organizational strategies. What’s in it for you: Work together with a team from MIT, ISB, IIT, and other top institutions The chance to work closely with India’s best entrepreneurs and high-impact non profits Operate within flexible structures, flat hierarchies, and short response times, working alongside motivated and driven colleagues Gain unmatched exposure to the non profit ecosystem, investment processes, and the art of scaling innovative non profits Compensation: Compensation - Rs 8-10 LPA Show more Show less
Location: Gurgaon About The Change Engine: Change Engine is an innovation ecosystem builder that seeks to address some of the toughest problems in India and take up initiatives which no one has done before. We look at addressing problems by building organisations/startups, helping in supporting organisations and individuals and looking at policy interventions. We are primarily focused on two themes: Artificial Intelligence Nonprofits for systemic impact. Our approach is to look at all these problems from first principles - develop a deep understanding of the problem and look for solutions based on it. We do this through three main avenues: ACE Startup Accelerator: ACE is a 6-month cohort based accelerator program to support and fund early stage startups in their 0 to 1 journey. Data Insights: We develop data-based insights into the current ecosystem, share learnings and potential interventions Public Tools: We build the ecosystem through How to startup guides, bootcamps, podcasts and hackathons. Change Engine is led by Varun Aggarwal . He is an entrepreneur (Aspiring Minds, $100M+ exit), AI researcher (1500+ citations) and author (science, deeptech and children books). Varun is joined by Shailendra Nath Jha (ISB alum, ex-MMT, nearbuy) and Shubham Bansal (IITD/EPFL alum, YC alum) in the Founding Team of Change Engine. In a short period of 2 years, we are working with 15 impact and AI organisations. We have worked closely with these organisations in problem discovery, product development and GTM. Our cohort organisations have raised $2M+ other than our catalytic funding in a short period. Our ecosystem insights have been covered in The Economic Times, Outlook, First Post, Wire and many more. About the role: Change Engine is expanding its team and looking for a Senior Recruitment Manager who can help hire top talent across levels and build a high-performing, mission-aligned team. In this role, you will serve as the go-to person for all recruitment needs — not just for Change Engine, but also for the AI startups and nonprofits we support. You’ll work directly with founders, act as the overall owner of talent across the ecosystem, and shape how Change Engine is positioned as an employer brand. We’re seeking someone who brings a strategic mindset to recruitment and executes with precision — ensuring we attract and hire exceptional individuals who align with our mission, values, and long-term vision. Responsibilities: Create clear and role-specific job descriptions across multiple functions Source, screen, and close candidates for different roles using platforms like LinkedIn, iimjobs, and other recruitment channels Review resumes, assess applications, and manage screening processes with a strong focus on skills, alignment, and cultural fit Identify and actively pursue top-tier candidates through headhunting, tapping into networks and industry connections Maintain data on hiring funnels and improve process efficiency to strengthen recruitment outcomes Requirements: 6+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally in fast-paced or entrepreneurial environments Strong communication and interpersonal skills — both with candidates and internal stakeholders. Proven track record in headhunting and engaging high-quality candidates (check if include) Experience using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, iimjobs, Naukri, and others Comfortable managing multiple roles at once, across different functions and seniority levels. What’s in it for you: Work together with a team from MIT, ISB, IIT, and other top institutions The chance to work closely with India’s best entrepreneurs and high-impact startups Operate within flexible structures, flat hierarchies, and short response times, working alongside motivated and driven colleagues Gain unmatched exposure to recruitment in the startup ecosystem Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year Schedule: Day shift Application Question(s): Willing to work from office 5 days a week Work Location: In person Application Deadline: 09/06/2025
Role:- Policy & Research Associate Location:- Gurugram About ACE-Impact: ACE-Impact is a 9-month hybrid accelerator in Delhi NCR where we work closely with founders to help them get to product-market fit and set them up for scale. We do this by creating a unique sandbox for nonprofits, which includes support for leveraging data/evidence, partnering with the government, and applying product and tech expertise. Our goal is simple: help build 20 non-profit unicorns —organisations that impact a million people or 5% of their target user base meaningfully—over the next five years. We are a team of founders & builders with extensive experience scaling organisations. Varun (MIT alum) previously founded Aspiring Minds which he exited for $100M . He also co-founded FAST India to fix India's science & research ecosystem. Shubham (IIT Delhi alum) previously co-founded a social impact startup backed by Y-Combinator. Shailendra , an ISB alum, is a senior product leader with experience building products at MakeMyTrip & Spinny. Over the last few years, we’ve worked with ten non-profits . They are working on improving the agency of rural women, alleviating poverty through cash transfers and building a tech-enabled platform for scholarships, amongst others. We also published a first of its kind Playbook for Nonprofit Unicorns . Based on in-depth research into 30+ non-profit unicorns, this report offers a roadmap to scale impact. Job Description: As a Policy & Research Associate, you will be at the forefront of shaping the knowledge and policy strategy at Change Engine. You will work closely with the leadership team to lead research efforts, distill insights from data and literature, engage with ecosystem experts, and generate actionable intelligence to guide both internal decision-making and external influence. Your work will help shape public discourse, inform nonprofit interventions, and identify key levers to drive systemic change across areas such as gender equity, employment, education, and public sector innovation Responsibilities: Work directly with the Founders to design and lead research initiatives on themes relevant to the nonprofit and development ecosystem. Synthesize secondary research, datasets, and academic literature to develop clear, evidence-backed point of view on key social sector themes. Develop policy briefs, thought papers, and internal strategy documents to support Change Engine’s programs and partnerships. Conduct expert interviews and stakeholder consultations to build practical insight into sectoral challenges and opportunities. Track emerging policy shifts and government schemes relevant to ACE Cohort focus areas, and identify engagement opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally with program teams, cohort nonprofits, and external advisors to support strategy development and execution. Qualifications : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, or related fields from a reputed institution. 3-5 years of full-time work experience in policy research, think tanks, impact consulting, or development sector strategy. Strong analytical and writing skills with a demonstrated ability to convert research into actionable insights. Comfort with working in ambiguity and a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills; experience working with founders, government, or ecosystem leaders is a plus. Familiarity with key national development themes, schemes, and policy frameworks in areas such as jobs, gender, education, and technology-for-governance.
Position: Founder (India Startup Foundation) Location: Gurgaon Change Engine runs India’s premier accelerator for non-profits. We support exceptional founders build ‘non-profit unicorns’ - organisations that impact a million people or more meaningfully. We also published the first evidence based playbook for building non-profit unicorns. Our goal is simple: help build 20 non-profit unicorns over the next five years. Over the last couple of years, we’ve worked with over 10 non-profits . They are working on improving India’s science & research ecosystem, alleviating poverty through cash transfers and building a tech-enabled platform for scholarships, amongst others. Our cohort organisations have raised $2M+ other than our catalytic funding in a short period. Our work has been covered in leading publications such as the Economic Times, The Tribune, IDR amongst others. We are a team of founders & builders with extensive experience scaling organisations. Varun (MIT alum) previously founded Aspiring Minds which he exited for $100M. He also co-founded FAST India which collaborates with the government to improve India’s science and research ecosystem. Shubham, is an IIT Delhi alum & previously co-founded a social impact startup backed by Y-Combinator. Shailendra, an ISB alum, is a senior product leader with experience building products at MakeMyTrip & Spinny. About India Startup Foundation Change Engine is building and incubating the India Startup Foundation to make the Indian startup ecosystem among the top 3 in the world . Our vision is to unleash the power of the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem by streamlining funding, addressing market failures and improving ease of entrepreneurship by working closely with government, investors, industry and academia. We seek to match and eventually exceed the best startup ecosystems in the world, such as those in Silicon Valley and China, in creating global AI, deeptech and consumer companies. The center will work on the following areas: Support state governments in framing differentiated policies & programs for startups; including in the designing of startup incubator/accelerator sandboxes. Develop funding/co-funding mechanisms by the government to crowd-in private investment and develop patient capital. Assist policymakers in easing regulations for entrepreneurs, investors and funds Research and help implement reforms in government procurement methods as a way to support startups Create resources for startups for discovering and accessing government support About the role: As a co-founder you will be responsible for co-building the organisation with us. Change Engine’s team will closely work with you and support you through strategic inputs, catalytic funding and access to networks and resources. Ideal founder profile: An ideal person would be someone with: 7+ years in venture capital, startup hubs/incubators with deep understanding of funding structures and capital needs across startup stages.
Role:- Founders’ Office Location:- Gurugram About ACE-Impact: ACE-Impact is a 9-month hybrid accelerator in Delhi NCR where we work closely with founders to help them get to product-market fit and set them up for scale. We do this by creating a unique sandbox for nonprofits, which includes support for leveraging data/evidence, partnering with the government, and applying product and tech expertise. Our goal is simple: help build 20 non-profit unicorns —organisations that impact a million people over the next five years. We are a team of founders & builders with extensive experience scaling organisations. Varun (MIT alum) previously founded Aspiring Minds which he exited for $100M . He also co-founded FAST India to fix India's science & research ecosystem. Shubham (IIT Delhi alum) previously co-founded a social impact startup backed by Y-Combinator. Shailendra , an ISB alum, is a senior product leader with experience building products at MakeMyTrip & Spinny. Over the last couple of years, we’ve worked with ten non-profits . They are working on improving the agency of rural women, alleviating poverty through cash transfers and building a tech-enabled platform for scholarships, amongst others. Job Description: We are hiring for a Founders’ Office role- someone to work closely with the Change Engine’s leadership team. In this role, the candidate is required to prioritise and drive several internal and external initiatives, including running and operating our cohort programs, building the non profit ecosystem, interfacing with investors, organising workshops and events etc. In the Founders’ office role, you will get an opportunity to work hands-on with our incubated non profits and support them in their scale journeys. We are quite a small team and you will get considerable independence to plan and execute things to meet the objectives. Responsibilities: A role where you work directly with the leadership team to help build and grow new initiatives around helping non profits Source and evaluate potential non profits for the ACE Impact cohort, identifying high-potential organizations that align with Change Engine’s focus areas Assist in building data-backed investment thesis and preparing detailed funding memos to support decision-making and stakeholder communication. Manage and support the ACE Impact cohort, ensuring smooth execution of programs. Prepare preliminary briefs on potential nonprofit organizations for selection and partnerships Support marketing efforts to promote ACE’s initiatives, including outreach campaigns to attract high-quality applicants and building thought leadership Organise and coordinate mentorship sessions, workshops, and networking events In reality, this role doesn't come with a definition or a checklist of job responsibilities Qualifications : 2-3 years of experience in nonprofits, consulting, policy research, impact investing, or related sectors Entrepreneurial, passionate and go-getter Strong analytical skills and excellent execution skills to manage multiple priorities effectively Be nimble enough to thrive in a fast-changing environment yet being organised and detail-oriented to ensure nothing falls off the cracks Ability to think creatively and contribute ideas to enhance organizational strategies. What’s in it for you: Work together with a team from MIT, ISB, IIT, and other top institutions The chance to work closely with India’s best entrepreneurs and high-impact non profits Operate within flexible structures, flat hierarchies, and short response times, working alongside motivated and driven colleagues Gain unmatched exposure to the non profit ecosystem, investment processes, and the art of scaling innovative non profits
I. About Change Engine Change Engine runs India’s premier accelerator for non-profits. We support exceptional founders build ‘ non-profit unicorns ’ - organisations that impact a million people or more meaningfully. We also published the first evidence based playbook for building non-profit unicorns. Our goal is simple: help build 20 non-profit unicorns over the next five years. Over the last couple of years, we’ve worked with over 10 non-profits . They are working on improving India’s science & research ecosystem, alleviating poverty through cash transfers and building a tech-enabled platform for scholarships, amongst others. Our cohort organisations have raised $2M+ other than our catalytic funding in a short period. Our work has been covered in leading publications such as the Economic Times , The Tribune , IDR amongst others. II. Founding Team We are a team of founders & builders with extensive experience scaling organisations. Varun Aggarwal is an entrepreneur (Aspiring Minds, $100M+ exit), AI researcher (1500+ citations) and author (science, deeptech and children books). He also co-founded FAST, India which collaborates with the government to improve India’s science and research ecosystem. At Aspiring Minds , Varun built AI-led programming and speech assessments which were sold globally to Fortune 500 companies. Shubham is an IIT Delhi alum & previously co-founded a social impact startup backed by Y-Combinator. Shailendra , an ISB alum, is a senior product leader with experience building products at MakeMyTrip & Spinny. Our advisors and cohort mentors include Raman Oberoi (ex-COO, CRISIL), Mukul Singhal (Partner, Pravega Ventures), Vivek Mathur (Partner, Elevation Capital), Priya Naik (Founder, Samhita), Sridhar Rajagopalan (Founder, Education Initiatives) and others. III. Role: Head of Partnerships and Outreach (Founding Team) We are looking for an experienced Head of Partnerships and Outreach to come on-board as a founding team member. You will closely partner with the founders to develop and implement a strategy to build a network of partners, supporters and funders, to amplify our impact. The responsibilities of the role include the following: Ecosystem Strategy: Design and execute a clear strategy to engage funders, corporates, government, and ecosystem partners aligned with Change Engine’s mission. Events & Convenings: Lead high-value engagements such as donor roundtables, policy dialogues, and ecosystem convenings to bring the right people together Cohort Support: Work with cohort organisations to strengthen their partnership and fundraising strategies; connect them to funders, government, and other ecosystem partners. Fundraising & Resource Mobilisation: Cultivate and manage relationships with UHNIs, foundations, CSRs Government Partnerships: Build and manage relationships with ministries, state departments, and agencies; and enable cohort organisations to scale through government partnerships Strengthen brand: Establish and grow Change Engine’s brand among funders, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders through thought leadership, media presence, and consistent engagement. IV. Ideal profile 10+ years experience in fundraising and partnerships role at large foundations or nonprofits Or 10+ years in experience consulting or VC role with a strong desire to transition to the social development sector and make an impact. A natural relationship-builder who loves meeting new people and mobilise resources Prior experience working and collaborating with government partners is a big plus Deep network within the investment and philanthropic community with a history of engaging donors/investors/HNIs/UHNIs is a plus Keen interest in developing something impactful for India and the world. Mission driven, independent, and with high bias for action Comfortable working in a startup environment and open to dealing with ambiguity and iteration Why Join US: Be on the ground floor of building India’s next wave of nonprofit unicorns. Work in the development sector but with the speed, energy and ambition of a startup. Collaborate closely with entrepreneurs and product leaders who’ve scaled companies and nonprofits. Competitive compensation in a high agency, high impact role V. Location Delhi-NCR
Role:- Founders Office Location:- Gurugram About ACE-Impact: ACE-Impact is a 9-month hybrid accelerator in Delhi NCR where we work closely with founders to help them get to product-market fit and set them up for scale. We do this by creating a unique sandbox for nonprofits, which includes support for leveraging data/evidence, partnering with the government, and applying product and tech expertise. Our goal is simple: help build 20 non-profit unicorns organisations that impact a million people over the next five years. We are a team of founders & builders with extensive experience scaling organisations. Varun (MIT alum) previously founded Aspiring Minds which he exited for $100M . He also co-founded FAST India to fix India's science & research ecosystem. Shubham (IIT Delhi alum) previously co-founded a social impact startup backed by Y-Combinator. Shailendra , an ISB alum, is a senior product leader with experience building products at MakeMyTrip & Spinny. Over the last couple of years, we've worked with ten non-profits . They are working on improving the agency of rural women, alleviating poverty through cash transfers and building a tech-enabled platform for scholarships, amongst others. Job Description: We are hiring for a Founders Office role- someone to work closely with the Change Engine's leadership team. In this role, the candidate is required to prioritise and drive several internal and external initiatives, including running and operating our cohort programs, building the non profit ecosystem, interfacing with investors, organising workshops and events etc. In the Founders office role, you will get an opportunity to work hands-on with our incubated non profits and support them in their scale journeys. We are quite a small team and you will get considerable independence to plan and execute things to meet the objectives. Responsibilities: A role where you work directly with the leadership team to help build and grow new initiatives around helping non profits Source and evaluate potential non profits for the ACE Impact cohort, identifying high-potential organizations that align with Change Engine's focus areas Assist in building data-backed investment thesis and preparing detailed funding memos to support decision-making and stakeholder communication. Manage and support the ACE Impact cohort, ensuring smooth execution of programs. Prepare preliminary briefs on potential nonprofit organizations for selection and partnerships Support marketing efforts to promote ACE's initiatives, including outreach campaigns to attract high-quality applicants and building thought leadership Organise and coordinate mentorship sessions, workshops, and networking events In reality, this role doesn't come with a definition or a checklist of job responsibilities Qualifications : 2-3 years of experience in nonprofits, consulting, policy research, impact investing, or related sectors Entrepreneurial, passionate and go-getter Strong analytical skills and excellent execution skills to manage multiple priorities effectively Be nimble enough to thrive in a fast-changing environment yet being organised and detail-oriented to ensure nothing falls off the cracks Ability to think creatively and contribute ideas to enhance organizational strategies. What's in it for you: Work together with a team from MIT, ISB, IIT, and other top institutions The chance to work closely with India's best entrepreneurs and high-impact non profits Operate within flexible structures, flat hierarchies, and short response times, working alongside motivated and driven colleagues Gain unmatched exposure to the non profit ecosystem, investment processes, and the art of scaling innovative non profits