Partnership Associate

Role Purpose

The Partnership Associate will drive revenue-oriented partnerships for FounderLabs by engaging with incubators, accelerators, startup programs, founder communities, and ecosystem platforms.

Points to be Noted

• This is a business and partnerships role, not a content-creation role.
• The objective is to convert FounderLabs’ media, PR, and authority assets into paid collaborations

Not suitable for:

• Content-only writers
• Social media-only roles
• Passive freelancers or part-time contributors

Partnership Outreach & Ecosystem Engagement

• Identify relevant incubators, accelerators, startup programs, colleges, co-working spaces, and founder communities.
• Initiate partnership conversations through email, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, referrals, and ecosystem introductions.
• Position FounderLabs as a media, PR, and authority partner for ecosystem stakeholders.

Proposal & Follow-up Management

• Share FounderLabs pitch decks, media kits, and partnership proposals with prospects.
• Coordinate follow-ups and advance discussions toward concrete collaboration formats.
• Maintain and update a partnership tracker (Google Sheet or CRM) with clear next steps.

Revenue Enablement & Deal Support

• Support conversion of discussions into paid offerings such as sponsored features, newsletters, and authority packages.
• Assist in closing cohort-level or batch-level deals with incubators and accelerators.
• Work closely with the Founder to move qualified leads toward LOI or paid engagement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any stream
• MBA with 1-3 years of experience
• Proficient in written and oral communication skills
• Experience with a startup magazine, media platform, PR firm, or ecosystem organisation (preferred).

Time Commitment

• Full-time (8 hours/day), Monday to Friday

This role requires hands-on execution, not advisory involvement.

• Weekly in-person review meeting at office (mandatory)
• Daily outreach and follow-ups expected

Success Metrics (30–60 Days)

• Initiate 15–20 qualified partnership conversations
• Generate 4–6 strong partnership leads
• Support 1–3 paid or LOI-stage deals
• Build a clear, documented pipeline for ongoing revenue

Compensation

• Fixed Project Fee: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 (30-day mandate)
• Incentive: Performance-linked bonus / commission on closed deals
• Extension: Scope to move into a longer-term Partnership / Monetisation role based on results

About FounderLabs

FounderLabs is an authority-building media-tech and PR platform for startups and ecosystem leaders operating at the intersection of:

• Media (Magazine, Podcast, Website)
• PR & Founder Visibility
• Startup Ecosystems (Incubators, Accelerators, Mentors)

Our monetisable offerings include:

• Founder visibility & authority packages
• Sponsored magazine and podcast features
• Newsletter-as-a-Service for incubators and companies
• Partner-led workshops and ecosystem storytelling

How to Apply

Please share:

• A short note on why you fit this role
• Names of 2–3 incubators, accelerators, or communities you can approach immediately

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Noida (201301)