Founder’s Associate – Product, Partnerships & Finance

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About Artha Dhaara Ventures

Artha Dhaara Ventures is a venture studio that partners hands-on with startups and MSMEs to scale them from 0 → 1 → 10. We work across business planning, fundraising, product development, and go-to-market strategy. Our mission is to build Odisha’s startup and MSME ecosystem through deep execution support and AI-driven solutions.

We help our clients solve their business problems while also developing products in-house to help elevate the ecosystem. 

If you’re looking to work directly with the founder, own critical projects, and grow into a leadership role, this is a high-responsibility generalist position with a steep learning curve. Roles are fluid, but you’ll be expected to grow into a function of your choice over time.

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1. Finance & Fundraising Operations

• Assist in managing client fundraising mandates—liaising with banks, professionals, and advisors.
• Track documentation, compliance, and due diligence processes.
• Prepare pitch decks, information briefs, and follow-up trackers.
• Ensure momentum by proactively following up on pending actions and deliverables.

2. Product Go-To-Market & Partnerships

• Identify and engage with partners and distribution channels for new product launches.
• Conduct structured market research on segments, competitors, and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate with tech vendors and maintain documentation for product GTM plans.
• Drive content creation, digital marketing, and offline outreach initiatives.

3. Business Operations & Founder Assistance

• Provide execution support across strategic and operational projects.
• Maintain internal trackers, dashboards, and prepare reports.
• Assist the founder in daily workflows, ensuring timely follow-ups and task closures.
• Be proactive in learning new business areas and adapting to evolving startup needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong written communication skills in English
• Organized, with strong follow-up and time management capabilities
• Proficiency with google workspace tools and online research
• High initiative-taker comfortable with ambiguity and fluid roles
• Eagerness to learn about startups, fundraising, and product execution
• Curiousity is mandatory

What You’ll Gain

• Direct mentorship from the founder ( IIT Roorkee Alumni) across fundraising, product, and venture strategy
• Hands-on involvement in live projects with real business impact
• Exposure to startup fundraising, go-to-market execution, and stakeholder management
• Opportunity to grow into Chief of Staff, Strategy, Business Development, or Product roles as we scale

Who Should Apply?

If you enjoy multitasking, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to build a career in startups and venture execution, this role is your launchpad into the startup ecosystem.