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 strong 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
- Saa S 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 significant emerging compliance sectors in India

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