Startup Program Manager Venture Builder / Incubator

Build, launch & scale startups in our venture builder. Lead sectoragnostic incubation & acceleration cohorts in Bangalore (Bengaluru) with top founders and VCs.

Also known as: Accelerator Program Manager / Incubator Manager / Venture Building Manager / Startup Studio Manager

Location: Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka

About the Role

As Startup Program Manager, youll own our venture builder / startup studio programs endtoend—turning validated concepts into marketready companies. You’ll run cohorts, guide founders through validation and GTM, and coordinate product, growth, ops, legal, and finance to accelerate portfolio success.

What You’ll Do

- Design & run programs: Create multistage frameworks—validation build launch scale.
- Venture selection & diligence: Assess founders, market size, unit economics, MVP feasibility.
- Incubation & acceleration: Coach teams on problem–solution fit, MVP, GTM, pricing, growth loops.
- Milestones & KPIs: Drive traction targets, fundraising readiness, demo day, and postlaunch support.
- Crossfunctional leadership:



Orchestrate product, marketing, operations, finance & legal workstreams.
- Investor & ecosystem: Engage VCs, angels, accelerators, and corporate innovation partners.
- Portfolio reporting: Track survival rate, timetomarket, CAC/LTV, burn/runway, ROI; implement improvements.

What You’ll Bring

- 3–8 years in venture building / startup studio / accelerator leadership (min 3).
- Strong program management and portfolio management; able to run multiple ventures in parallel.
- Proven record taking ideas to MVP/PMF and supporting fundraising.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and founder mentorship.
- Entrepreneurial, datadriven, comfortable with ambiguity and quick iteration.

What You’ll Gain

- Impact: Launch multiple startups each year with clear ownership and visibility.
- Access: Work with founders, investors, and mentors across industries.
- Growth: Pathway to senior leadership in the venture ecosystem; competitive package.

📌 Startup Program Manager -Venture Builder / Incubator (Bengaluru)
🏢 K2 Ventures
📍 Bengaluru