Iimcip

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the overall strategy for the incubator, setting ambitious goals for startup growth, funding, and success. Advise Board on investment risks and returns. Ecosystem Building: Cultivate and expand a robust network of investors, mentors, industry partners, and alumni to provide invaluable resources to our startups. Act as the primary external face of the incubator. Foster collaborations with other incubators, government sectoral bodies, corporates, industry partners and investorsboth in India and globallyto enhance program impact and resource sharing. Represent the incubator at public forums, industry events, policy discussions, and functions as a respected evangelist for innovation and entrepreneurship. Portfolio Management: Oversee the selection and management of startup cohorts, ensuring a diverse and high-potential portfolio. Provide hands-on guidance and support to help ventures navigate challenges. Operational Excellence: Manage the day-to-day operations of the incubator, including budgeting, team management, and resource allocation. Optimize processes to ensure efficiency and impact. Fundraising Investor Relations: Lead fundraising efforts for the incubators fund and connect startups with relevant investors, from angels to VCs. Qualifications: Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in the startup ecosystem, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (e.g., CEO, Venture Partner, or senior role at an incubator/accelerator). Proven track record of success in mentoring and scaling startups. Integrity, openness, leadership, and ability to inspire teams for excellence Knowledge & Skills: Deep expertise in venture capital, fundraising, and startup metrics. Strong business acumen and an understanding of diverse industry sectors. Excellent communication, networking, and public speaking skills. Ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team. Education: An MBA from a top-tier institution is preferred.