StartSmart

Job Title: Startup Founder (Part-Time) – Empowered by startsmart.club Location: India / Remote (Flexible, part-time) About startsmart.club At startsmart.club, we partner with experienced corporate professionals who aspire to build their own startups—without quitting their day jobs. Our mission is to de-risk your entrepreneurial journey, providing hands-on support, expert mentorship, and a proven roadmap to help you validate, launch, and scale your business while you continue your corporate career. About the Opportunity This is not a traditional employment role. Instead, we seek to partner with you as you build your own company in your domain of expertise—part-time, while you remain employed. We provide resources, mentorship, and a structured process to help you transition from corporate leader to successful founder. Who Should Apply We are looking for seasoned professionals (10+ years’ experience) who: Have identified a real problem or inefficiency in their industry and are passionate about solving it. Possess deep domain expertise and a strong professional network. Have a track record of executing complex projects or launching new initiatives. Are action-oriented and eager to build something meaningful. Can commit up to 10–12 hours per week to their startup journey. Are open to mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning. Preferred Skills Experience in business development, partnerships, or sales (a strong plus). Exposure to product management, operations, or service design (a plus). Excellent communication and analytical skills. Your Role & Responsibilities Commit 10–12 hours/week to building your startup. Participate in weekly 1:1 mentorship and progress sessions. Validate customer pain points through structured discovery and interviews. Conduct competitor research and market analysis. Plan and launch your “minimum viable business” (with our support). Make the first sales and onboard initial customers. Work towards profitability and strong unit economics. (If needed) Prepare for fundraising with our coaching and investor network. Transition to full-time founder once your business achieves revenue and validation milestones. What We Offer Structured, step-by-step support from ideation to launch. Access to a network of mentors, investors, and startup experts. Ongoing guidance on business planning, customer acquisition, and fundraising. A community of like-minded professionals making the leap into entrepreneurship. How to Apply We’re onboarding 3 ambitious founders for our upcoming August 2025 cohort. If you have a business idea in your area of expertise—or want to explore one with us—apply by July 20, 2025. Take the first step towards building your own company, with the safety net of your current career and the support of experienced mentors. Apply now to startsmart.club and let’s build something extraordinary together