Founder's Office Associate

At PedalStart, we are a dynamic startup accelerator and investor, established in April 2021. Our mission is to empower founders from Ideation to MVP stages, providing them with the resources and expertise necessary for rapid scaling. With over 10,000+ startups and more than 300 mentors, our unique approach combines hands-on mentorship from a network of seasoned entrepreneurs, successful ex-founders, and domain experts with strategic access to a robust investor community.

We actively invest in pre-seed and seed rounds across various sectors, reflecting our sector-agnostic investment thesis.

If you are driven by a passion for innovation and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the startup ecosystem, we invite you to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

Job Summary:

We seek a dynamic and detail-oriented Growth Associate to identify, engage, and evaluate promising early-stage startups for our acceleration programs. This role combines proactive lead generation with in-depth business analysis, requiring a strong understanding of startup fundamentals, market dynamics, and effective communication with founders. You will play a pivotal role in expanding our network and informing our program selections.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis of early-stage startups across various sectors.
• Evaluate startup business plans, financial projections, and market opportunities.
• Assess the viability and scalability of startup ideas.
• Conduct initial and follow-up discussions with startup founders to understand their business processes, challenges, and vision.
• Gather comprehensive information through effective questioning and active listening.
• Perform in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends and potential risks.
• Analyze market size, growth potential, and the competitive landscape.
• Compile and analyze data to generate insightful reports and presentations.
• Document & present findings and recommendations to the PedalStart team.
• Collaborate within the team to evaluate startup suitability for our accelerator programs and investment opportunities.

Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience within a startup environment is a significant plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and understanding abilities.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for the startup ecosystem and related areas.
• Ability to work in stretched working hours as needed.
• CTC: 4 to 7 LPA [Based on experience and skill sets].

Qualifications:

• If you’re passionate about the startup ecosystem and want to be on a 0-1 journey for building things from scratch, this opportunity is for you.

What We Offer:

• Startups understanding, VC circuit exposure, Mentor connects, ESOPs, and much more

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