Founding Partner & Co-Founder (Invest-to-Lead) | Zero2Billion Initiative

Role: Co-Founder / Managing Partner

Location: Chennai & Coimbatore

Launch Date: Cohort 1 commences November 2026

Capital Alignment: ₹25L – ₹50L (Founding Equity / Profit Share)

The Mission:

Most incubators and startup programs push theory, slide decks, and vanity networking.

The Zero2Billion Initiative is built differently. We are establishing Tamil Nadu’s first 100% activity-based Founders Academy (Startup School) dedicated to two overlooked mandates:

* Building Sustainable Startups: Real-world venture building evaluated exclusively by active entrepreneurs who have built in the trenches.

* Developing C-Suite Leaders: Grooming practical, high-caliber operational leadership for up-to-date enterprises.

Zero gimmicks. Pure execution.

We are hiring an entrepreneurial Founding Partner / Co-Founder with real skin in the game to co-lead operations across Chennai and Western Tamil Nadu.

What You Will Lead

* Venture Scaling: Drive regional expansion, ecosystem partnerships,



and institutional tie-ups across Chennai and Coimbatore.

* Program Operations: Manage cohort execution, founder simulations, and entrepreneur evaluation panels.

* Commercial Growth: Oversee cohort admissions, monetization frameworks, and value creation for cohorts.

* Strategic Governance: Hold a core leadership seat shaping the academy’s long-term vision, brand, and expansion.

Ideal Candidate Profile

* Background as a founder, senior corporate executive, or ecosystem operator looking to build a high-impact venture.

* Deeply connected in the industrial, manufacturing, or tech corridors of Tamil Nadu.

* High bias for action with a no-nonsense approach to business execution.

* Ready to anchor the founding round with a capital commitment of ₹25 Lakhs – ₹50 Lakhs.

Structure & Liquidity Framework

* Compensation: Substantial Founding Equity + Profit-Sharing model from recurring cohort revenues.

* Liquidity Pa

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