About the Role:

This is a consultative business development role focused on helping startups understand and adopt DPDP compliance and governance best practices.

Full-time • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)

You will work closely with:

- Startup founders
- Technology companies
- Incubators & accelerators
- Investor networks
- Ecosystem partners The role requires someone who can simplify complex regulatory concepts, identify business opportunities, and position advisory services as strategic enablers for growth and investor readiness.

Key Responsibilities:



Business Development & Sales

- Drive end-to-end sales for DPDP compliance and startup advisory services
- Identify and engage startups requiring privacy, compliance, and governance support
- Build and manage a solid pipeline through networking, partnerships, and outreach
- Conduct discovery discussions and understand founder pain points
- Present and pitch advisory solutions in a consultative manner

Ecosystem Engagement

Build relationships with

o Startup founders o Incubators & accelerators o Startup communities o Venture capital and investor networks o Represent The Startup Zone at startup events, conferences, webinars, and ecosystem initiatives o Support strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities

Market Development

Stay updated on developments relating to:





o DPDP Act o Data privacy trends o Startup governance and compliance o Help position The Startup Zone as a thought leader in the DPDP compliance space o Contribute ideas for workshops, founder awareness sessions, and ecosystem engagement activities

Desired Candidate Profile:

3–5 years of experience in:

o Business development o Startup ecosystem engagement o Consulting or professional services sales o Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem and founder journey o Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills o Ability to engage with CXOs and founders confidently o High ownership mindset with a strong focus on outcomes o Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with exposure to any of the following will have an added advantage:

- Legal, compliance, or consulting services
- SaaS or technology solutions
- Data privacy or governance frameworks
- Startup incubators, accelerators, or venture ecosystems
- Consultative or solution-based selling

What You’ll Gain:

- Opportunity to work closely with India’s startup ecosystem
- Exposure to founders, investors, and emerging businesses
- Leadership opportunities in a fast-growing advisory vertical
- Performance-driven incentives and growth opportunities
- A chance to help shape one of the most important emerging compliance sectors in India

📌 Business Development Manager – DPDP Compliance & Startup Advisory (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Startup Zone
📍 Bengaluru