Job Title: Senior Executive- Startup Council

Location: Delhi

Experience: 4-7 years

Qualifications: MBA or a postgraduate qualification in management, entrepreneurship, marketing, or business development will be preferred.

ASSOCHAM is looking for a proactive, dynamic, and well-connected professional to manage and support the activities of its Startup Council. The candidate will play a key role in building relationships with startups, corporates, investors, incubators, accelerators, government departments, and other ecosystem partners.

The position will involve developing startup membership, facilitating business and investment connections, organizing startup networking events, securing partnerships, and supporting initiatives that promote innovation and startup growth in India.

Key Responsibilities The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

1. Startup Membership Development: Support the onboarding of new startup members for ASSOCHAM through outreach, follow-ups, and communication of membership benefits.
2. Industry and Corporate Connect: Assist in connecting startups with corporates, industry experts, and potential business partners to explore collaboration opportunities.
3. Investor Connect and Funding Support: Support investor outreach and coordinate meetings, pitching sessions, and networking opportunities for startups.
4. Events and Conference Coordination: Assist in organizing startup-focused conferences, seminars, roundtables, workshops, investor meets, and networking events.
5. Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain working relationships with startup founders, corporates, investors,



incubators, accelerators, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
6. Program Execution and Coordination: Support the implementation of startup initiatives, including scheduling, coordination, logistics, documentation, follow-ups, and reporting.
7. Documentation and Communication: Assist in preparing basic concept notes, presentations, event proposals, reports, and other communication materials.
8. Other Responsibilities: Support other activities related to startup ecosystem development, industry engagement, and Startup Council initiatives as required.

Educational Qualifications

- MBA or a postgraduate qualification in management, entrepreneurship, marketing, or business development will be preferred.

Experience and Skills

- 4-7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in startup ecosystem development, Incubators, investor relations, corporate Innovation.
- Experience in engaging startup founders, corporates, investors, incubators, and accelerators.
- Demonstrated ability to develop business relationships, generate leads, onboard members, and build institutional partnerships.
- Strong networking, negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and qualified communication tools.
- A proactive, target-oriented, and self-driven approach with a strong interest in entrepreneurship and innovation.

📌 Senior Executive- Startup Council (Delhi)
🏢 ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India)
📍 Delhi