Company Description UNIVO Education is a leading online higher education company in India, partnering with forward-looking universities and enterprises to deliver high-quality online degrees, certifications, and workforce upskilling programs. As a digital transformation partner, UNIVO designs and implements industry-aligned online programs that balance academic rigor with strong employability outcomes. The organization focuses on scale and accessibility, supporting India and Bharat in the national goal of increasing Gross Enrolment Ratio to 50% by 2035.

Leveraging advanced technology, strategic insights, and robust academia–industry networks, UNIVO helps institutions expand their reach, deepen learner engagement, and deliver globally benchmarked digital education. Its recognition as a TIME World Top EdTech Rising Star (2025) and as a Great Place To Work® (2026) reflects a dynamic, growth-oriented workplace for professionals in education and innovation.

Role Description The Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR) is a full-time, on-site role based in Noida, focused on incubating, validating, and scaling current business ideas and product lines within UNIVO’s online education ecosystem. The EIR will identify market opportunities, conduct market and competitor analysis, and develop data-backed business models aligned with UNIVO’s strategic priorities. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading experiments and pilots, collaborating with product, technology, marketing, and academic teams,



and iterating on concepts based on user insights and performance metrics.

The role involves creating detailed business cases, go-to-market plans, and growth strategies, while building lean operational processes for early-stage initiatives. The EIR will also present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive initiatives from concept to early traction.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset, with experience in founding, scaling, or significantly contributing to a startup or new business line.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, including market research, competitive analysis, and building data-driven business models.
- Experience in product or venture development, with the ability to define value propositions, test hypotheses, and run structured experiments.
- Proficiency in go-to-market planning, growth strategy, and basic understanding of digital marketing or sales funnels for online products.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- High degree of ownership, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity in fast-paced, innovation-focused environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred.
- Experience in edtech, higher education, or digital platforms is an advantage, along with familiarity with the Indian education landscape.

📌 Entrepreneur In Residence (Noida)
🏢 UNIVO Education
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