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Practice Leader - Tech, Startups & VC Ecosystem

10 - 15 years

15 - 19 Lacs

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Job Title:

Practice Leader Tech, Startups & VC Ecosystem

Location:

Mumbai / Bangalore / Delhi (Hybrid)

Company:

PSS Executive Search

Experience:

10+ years

About PSS:

PSS is India s first executive search firm

, with a 44-year legacy of partnering with India s most respected promoters, founders, and boards to build iconic leadership teams. Over the decades, we have played a pivotal role in shaping the top talent landscape across industries, helping scale many of India s largest and most admired businesses. Today, we combine that heritage with a sharp focus on high-growth, new economy companies, bringing an

unparalleled network

, deep domain expertise, and strong execution capability to every search.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a

Practice Leader

to drive and expand our

Tech, Internet & Startup Practice

. This is a senior leadership role for someone with a strong point of view on talent, deep relationships across the startup and venture capital world, and the ambition to build a best-in-class leadership advisory platform. You will lead client relationships, originate high-impact mandates, and be a trusted partner to founders, investors, and CXOs on leadership hiring and strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and scale the

    Tech & Startup Practice

    as a core growth engine for PSS.
  • Drive

    new client acquisition

    across VC/PE-backed startups, digital-first businesses, and tech-driven companies.
  • Act as a

    strategic advisor to founders, investors, and boards

    on leadership hiring, succession, and org build-out.
  • Lead and oversee

    CXO-level search mandates

    across functions from founders office roles to business and functional heads.
  • Engage deeply with the

    VC/PE ecosystem

    to support portfolio build-outs and leadership transitions.
  • Mentor a high-performing team of consultants and researchers; grow internal capability alongside external business.
  • Represent PSS at

    ecosystem events, panels, and thought leadership platforms

    .
  • Stay sharp on

    sectoral shifts

    across SaaS, fintech, consumer tech, AI, deep tech, and others to proactively identify opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • 10+ years of experience in

    executive search, VC/PE portfolio operations, talent advisory, or leadership roles in startups/tech.

  • Deep understanding of

    startup journeys

    and the leadership challenges across various growth stages.
  • Strong personal network across

    founders, CXOs, investors, and operators

    in India s startup and VC ecosystem.
  • Proven experience in

    business development, client relationship management, and team leadership

    .
  • Executive presence and ability to engage with top-tier stakeholders on strategic talent issues.
  • Prior experience in retained search is a strong plus; open to high-potential talent with the right context and network.

Why Join PSS:

  • Be part of

    India s most trusted executive search platform

    with a pioneering legacy and an agile, entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Build and own a marquee practice with autonomy, purpose, and strong internal support.
  • Work at the intersection of

    startups, leadership, and capital

    engaging with the people shaping India s next decade.
  • Access a deeply respected brand, trusted by India Inc. and the VC ecosystem alike.
  • Competitive structure with strong leadership visibility and long-term upside.
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