Start-up Advisor – Kefilo

Position: Start-up Advisor
Company: Kefilo
Type: Equity-Based | Part-Time | Advisory Role
Engagement: Flexible, based on strategic requirements

About Kefilo

Kefilo is building a human transformation ecosystem focused on functional nutrition, preventive wellness and long-term health outcomes.

The company is developing a scalable ecosystem combining personalised nutrition, healthy food products, transformation programs, food production infrastructure and B2B wellness solutions.

We are looking for an experienced Start-up Advisor who can work closely with the founding team to accelerate Kefilo's growth, strengthen its business model and help build a scalable organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Guidance – Advise the founders on business strategy, business model, positioning, expansion and key strategic decisions.

- Growth & Scaling – Help develop strategies to scale Kefilo's food, nutrition and transformation ecosystem across B2C and B2B markets.

- Industry Expertise – Provide practical insights from your experience in food, FMCG, manufacturing, healthcare, nutrition, retail, hospitality or related industries.

- Business Partnerships – Identify and facilitate strategic partnerships with corporates, institutions, gyms, colleges, healthcare organisations, distributors and other relevant stakeholders.

- Manufacturing & Operations – Guide the team on production infrastructure, supply chain, procurement, standardisation, cost optimisation and scalable food operations wherever relevant.

- Market Expansion – Advise on new customer segments, geographic expansion, distribution channels and opportunities for building Kefilo as a larger transformation-focused brand.

- Fundraising & Investor Readiness – Support the founders with fundraising strategy, investor positioning, business planning and relevant investor introductions where applicable.





- Network & Introductions – Leverage professional networks to create meaningful introductions to customers, partners, investors, senior talent and industry experts.

- Founder Mentorship & Decision Support – Act as a strategic sounding board for the founders, challenge assumptions and provide practical guidance on high-impact decisions.

Ideal Candidate

- 10+ years of professional, entrepreneurial or leadership experience.

- Strong track record of building, scaling or managing businesses.

- Experience in food, FMCG, manufacturing, healthcare, nutrition, hospitality, retail, supply chain or a related sector preferred.

- Strong industry and professional network.

- Experience with business expansion, partnerships, operations, fundraising or strategic growth.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work with an early-stage founding team.

- Willingness to contribute beyond occasional advice and create measurable strategic value.

- Senior executives, founders, CXOs, industry professionals and experienced entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply.

What You Get

- Equity participation in Kefilo.

- Opportunity to become part of Kefilo's strategic advisory ecosystem.

- Direct access to the founding team and involvement in major strategic decisions.

- Opportunity to help build a large-scale food, nutrition and human transformation company.

- Chance to leverage your experience, expertise and network to create meaningful impact.

Important: This is an equity-based advisory position with no fixed salary at the current stage. Equity will be structured based on the advisor's experience, contribution, expected involvement and long-term value to the company, subject to formal advisory and equity agreements.

The role is intended for an advisor who can provide real strategic value, industry expertise and network access, rather than simply lending their name or designation. A clear scope, contribution expectations and equity structure will be mutually agreed upon before formal onboarding.

📌 Start-up advisor (Experience building in PAN India, Part-time, Equity only)
🏢 Kefilo
📍 India