Important Notes for Applicants
The ideal candidate must have
📌 MBA + Engineering graduates are preferred for this high-rigor, structured problem-solving role from institutes of excellence.
📌 The company name will be shared during the application process.
📌 Applicants must be currently residing in Bengaluru or willing to relocate for this role.
(Mon–Fri + alternate Saturdays working).
📌 Candidates must be currently residing in Bengaluru or willing to relocate here.
Application Form - https://forms.gle/FLme6J2ArgiB2fg89
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About the Company
HR Interface Recruitment Consulting
India’s first integrated phygital ecosystem for joy, purpose, and preparedness for adults aged 55–75
This includes lifestyle services, curated experiences, community engagements, content-led learning, wellness programs, and technology-enabled convenience for the 55+ consumer.
$20M seed funding from top-tier global and Indian investors
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Key Highlights for Candidates Considering This Opportunity
1. Build India’s Most Trusted Purpose-First Lifestyle Ecosystem
shape a new category
2. Founder-Level Partner in Strategy, Structure & Execution
operating rhythm
3. True 0→1 Environment
creating, piloting, and scaling at least two categories
4. High-Ownership Leadership Role
Own annual planning, cross-functional execution, P&L visibility, operational rigor, and founder-level special projects.
This is a rare opportunity for strategic builders seeking high ownership, purpose-driven work, and the chance to define a new consumer category in India.
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Role Summary
Company:
Leading D2C Age-Tech & Senior Living Lifestyle Startup (Parent company 12 years old; $20M funding)Official Designation:
Chief of Staff to Co-FounderYears of Experience:
Minimum 6–8 years
of post qualification experience in early-stage startups, Founder’s Office, Category Building, or StrategyCompensation:
Up to 50 LPA
Job Type:
Full-time, On-siteWork Week:
6-day week (2nd & 4th Saturdays off)Location:
South Bengaluru (Sudhama Nagar)Education:
MBA + Engineering preferred
Mandatory Experience & Background Needed:
- 0→1 scaling experience
- Built and managed
minimum 2 or more multiple product/service categories
- Strong execution + first-principles thinking
Industry Experience:
Age-Tech, D2C, Wellness, Consumer Internet, Lifestyle, Services.
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Position Overview
high-ownership Chief of Staff
organisational cadence
This is a hands-on, high-intensity, high-impact role ideal for someone who:
- Thrives in 0→1 environments
- Can toggle between strategy and execution
- Enjoys getting their hands dirty
- Is a first-principles thinker with exceptional execution discipline
- Values purpose, trust, and long-term thinking
- Has already built and scaled at least
two categories
in a D2C/consumer-tech context
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Key Responsibilities
1. Category Creation & 0→1 Scaling
- Build, pilot, and scale
multiple product/service categories
from scratch. - Develop category trees, supply structures, pricing models, and monetization pathways.
- Identify whitespace through user research for the 55–75 demographic.
- Deliver category playbooks, operational SOPs, and business models.
2. Founder-Level Strategic Planning
- Drive
annual planning
, quarterly OKR setting, and business prioritization. - Build frameworks for decision-making, review cadences, and performance tracking.
- Provide the Co-Founder with analysis, recommendations, and structured insights.
3. High-Velocity Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Orchestrate execution across Product, Community, Content, Experience Ops, Growth, Tech, and Partnerships.
- Remove blockers, align stakeholders, and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
4. P&L Visibility, Reporting & Business Insights
- Work with finance and business teams to maintain
P&L visibility across categories
. - Build financial dashboards, performance trackers, and data-driven insights.
- Support business cases, revenue forecasts, and cost models.
5. Rapid Prototyping & Experiments
- Build MVPs and small-scale pilots for new categories.
- Test hypotheses quickly, analyze early traction, and iterate sharply.
- Convert early pilots into SOP-driven scalable formats.
6. Organisational Rigour & Operating Rhythm
- Establish company-wide processes that enhance efficiency, communication, and accountability.
- Set up leadership reviews, planning cycles, and cross-functional operating norms.
7. Stakeholder Management & Partnerships
- Work with external partners: creators, institutions, service providers, travel and wellness partners, learning platforms, and more.
- Enable ecosystem-building for new categories.
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Qualifications & Background
Must-Have (Non-Negotiable)
Minimum 6–8 years
of post qualification experience in early-stage startups, Founder’s Office, Category Building, Strategy, or Business Operations.
Hands-on experience in:
- ✔ 0→1 category creation
- ✔ Scaling minimum
2 categories
end-to-end - ✔ Building category trees, GTMs, pricing, and operational workflows
- Strong ability to convert ambiguity into structured action.
- Proven record of solving hard problems with first-principles thinking.
Preferred Candidates will Have / Good to Have
- Experience in D2C, consumer-tech, lifestyle, senior living, edtech, or wellness.
- Exposure to content + community models.
- Leadership experience in cross-functional roles.
- MBA + Engineering from institutes of excellence preferred for analytical, strategic and operational rigour needed for this role.
Mindset Fit
- Thrives in high-speed startup environments.
- Bias for action and disciplined execution.
- Values trust, purpose, and craftsmanship.
- Comfortable working closely with founders on sensitive, strategic priorities.
- Hands-on, gritty, and not afraid to get into the details.
Core Values Alignment
Purpose-Driven:
Passion for improving the lives of older adults.Trust & Long-Term Thinking:
Operate with integrity and founder-level ownership.Execution Discipline:
Operate with clarity, consistency, and precision.Curiosity:
Always questioning, learning, and experimenting.High Standards:
Build categories that are world-class from Day 1.Earn Trust:
Communicate authentically and operate transparently.
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Why Join?
- Build India’s first purpose-first lifestyle ecosystem for the 55–75 demographic.
- Work directly with a visionary Co-Founder on mission-critical initiatives.
- Opportunity to create long-term societal impact in a category with massive potential.
- Operate in a high-trust, high-ownership environment where your work directly shapes the company’s trajectory.
- Combine strategy, execution, category creation, and purpose-driven work.
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How to Apply
(this form helps us process applications faster & respond to you sooner - we prefer applications here)
Application Form - https://forms.gle/FLme6J2ArgiB2fg89
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About the Recruitment Firm hiring for this role - HR Interface Recruitment Consulting
HR Interface is a trusted hiring partner helping high-growth startups and VC-backed ventures find exceptional talent across India.
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