Description:

About Favcy:

Favcy is Indias largest Venture Builder.

We identify ventures at an idea stage and co-build them with the founders all the way up to product, traction, growth, and exit.

Starting from a simple idea to a full-blown successful scalable startup, we take founders through our tested and frugal model to ensure capital efficiency while being effective in pushing traction.

We are an end-to-end Startup Ecosystem bringing strategy, resources, and capital to the table.

Having co-built 30+ startups in the last 3 years, we have a 5000+ strong founder and investor network.

Location: On-site, South Delhi.

Experience: 5 - 7 years preferred (minimum 3 - 5 years in accelerator/incubator ecosystem).

Role Overview:

As the Associate Partner Program Manager for 1to10, you will lead the entire accelerator vertical end-to-end.

You will drive strategy, execution, stakeholder management, and team leadership.

This role requires someone deeply connected within the Indian startup ecosystem, experienced in running accelerators, and capable of building high-quality founder and investor pipelines.

You will work directly with senior leadership to scale the accelerator, strengthen partnerships, and ensure every cohort meets high-impact outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy, Program Ownership & Cohort Execution:

- Own the strategic roadmap and execution of the 1to10 Accelerator across all cohorts.

- Design, refine, and scale the program structure including curriculum, engagement formats, and success frameworks.

- Ensure seamless end-to-end program delivery from startup selection to Demo Day and Kal Ke Krorepati integration.

- Drive continuous improvement based on founder feedback, industry trends, and ecosystem benchmarks.

Startup Selection & Founder Pipeline Management:

- Lead the entire evaluation and due diligence pipeline for early-revenue startups.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with founders, advisors, industry bodies, and ecosystem partners to ensure a high-quality pipeline.

- Oversee documentation, equity agreements, and onboarding processes.

Founder Success, Growth Tracking & Portfolio Support:

- Act as the strategic partner for all founders in the cohort driving roadmap clarity, milestone tracking, and intervention where required.

- Provide operational and strategic support across fundraising, GTM, product strategy, and growth metrics.

- Manage conflict resolution and ensure high engagement and success rates across the cohort.

Investment Relations, Partnerships & Ecosystem Development:

- Strengthen and expand relationships with early stage investors, angels, VCs, family offices, and syndicates.

- Develop strategic partnerships with corporates, government bodies, accelerators, and ecosystem players.

- Ensure investor participation in Demo Day, Kal Ke Krorepati, and ongoing portfolio fundraising cycles.

Kal Ke Krorepati Program Integration:

- Ensure founders are pitch-ready and investor-ready for the TV show.

- Coordinate closely with internal and external production stakeholders.

- Manage rehearsal sessions, storyline preparation, pitch structure, and investment readiness.

Communications, Outreach & Community Building:

- Oversee marketing, communication, and outreach strategies to attract quality startups.

- Represent Favcy 1 to10 at ecosystem events, panels, workshops, and startup forums.

- Expand Favcys visibility and leadership within Indias accelerator landscape.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence:

- Lead and mentor the 1to10 team, ensuring clarity of ownership, performance, and execution.

- Establish SOPs, reporting structures, and internal dashboards for smooth operations.

- Drive cross-functional collaboration across investment, marketing, legal, product, and founder success teams.

Qualifications & Skills:

- 5 - 7 years of experience in accelerator/incubator operations, VC, startup program management, or founder-facing roles.

- Strong understanding of the Indian startup ecosystem, fundraising landscape, and early-stage founder challenges.

- Prior experience as a startup founder, early employee, or accelerator lead is a strong advantage.

- Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple stakeholders, and run complex high-visibility programs.

- Excellent communication, sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with high ownership and strategic thinking.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.

- Opportunity to work at the intersection of founders, investors, corporates, and media.

- Leadership role with high visibility and direct contribution to Indias startup ecosystem.

- Be part of startups pitching on a national television show.

- Indias first-ever startup reality format.

- A fast-paced, high-trust, entrepreneurial work environment.