Venture Coach (VC) – Venture Development Centre

Job Description

Job Title

Venture Coach (VC) – Venture Development Centre

Job Location

Bengaluru

Roles and

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Site Head – VDC Bengaluru

• Coach ventures(Faculty / Alumni / Students) assigned and fulfil all requirements for completing RSG (NU-IDEA Ready, Set, Go) program.
• Actively scout for innovations acrossthe campus(es) in and enroll them in the RSG (Ready Set Go) program.
• Ensure stage gate pitching readiness of coaching teams assigned to them and help them to successfully graduate the stage gate pitching session.
• Lead and support early-stage startup teams, guiding them through ideation, prototype-development, business-model validation and go-to market readiness, while collaborating closely with mentors, industry partners and the internal VDC team.
• Scout and onboard high-potential startups and innovators beyond GITAM for incubation at the Venture Development Centre.
• Identify and establish partnerships with industry, corporates, and ecosystem enablers for collaborations, sponsorships, and strategic programs.
• Develop and manage relationships with mentors, investors, and government or private stakeholders to strengthen the VDC ecosystem.
• Conductrelevant outreach activities, workshops, master classes, etc. to attract Faculty / Alumni / Student to be part of the RSG program.
• Actively utilize the venture mentor network, makerspace and other elements for the benefit of venture teams.

Interpersonal Skills

Education &

Experience

innovation, partnerships, or ecosystem development roles

preferably in an educational or research organization.

programs.