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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:
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Build and scale the Tech & Startup Practice
as a core growth engine for PSS.
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Drive new client acquisition
across VC/PE-backed startups, digital-first businesses, and tech-driven companies.
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Act as a strategic advisor to founders, investors, and boards
on leadership hiring, succession, and org build-out.
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Lead and oversee CXO-level search mandates
across functions from founders office roles to business and functional heads.
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Engage deeply with the VC/PE ecosystem
to support portfolio build-outs and leadership transitions.
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Mentor a high-performing team of consultants and researchers; grow internal capability alongside external business.
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Represent PSS at ecosystem events, panels, and thought leadership platforms
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Stay sharp on sectoral shifts
across SaaS, fintech, consumer tech, AI, deep tech, and others to proactively identify opportunities.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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10+ years of experience in executive search, VC/PE portfolio operations, talent advisory, or leadership roles in startups/tech.
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Deep understanding of startup journeys
and the leadership challenges across various growth stages.
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Strong personal network across founders, CXOs, investors, and operators
in India s startup and VC ecosystem.
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Proven experience in business development, client relationship management, and team leadership
.
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Executive presence and ability to engage with top-tier stakeholders on strategic talent issues.
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Prior experience in retained search is a strong plus; open to high-potential talent with the right context and network.
Why Join PSS:
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Be part of India s most trusted executive search platform
with a pioneering legacy and an agile, entrepreneurial mindset.
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Build and own a marquee practice with autonomy, purpose, and strong internal support.
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Work at the intersection of startups, leadership, and capital
engaging with the people shaping India s next decade.
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Access a deeply respected brand, trusted by India Inc. and the VC ecosystem alike.
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Competitive structure with strong leadership visibility and long-term upside.
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