Startup Mentor

Startup Mentor – India (AI Startups Focus)

About StartupNow

StartupNow is a global initiative dedicated to empowering founders by connecting them with experienced mentors across industries. We believe every founder needs a mentor to transform vision into reality. With chapters kickstarting in India and UAE, and expansion plans for Europe and the USA, we are building a movement to strengthen the global startup ecosystem.

Role Overview

We are inviting seasoned experts to join as Startup Mentors for our India Chapter. This is a non-commercial, voluntary role, designed for leaders, innovators, and researchers who want to give back to the ecosystem by guiding the next generation of founders.

Mentors will support early-stage founders across domains — from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Manufacturing, Defence, Biotechnology, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide structured mentorship to early-stage startups through 1 : 1 and group sessions.
• Share domain expertise, best practices, and real-world insights to accelerate founder journeys.
• Guide on product strategy, fundraising, scaling, and global market expansion.
• Bridge the gap between research, industry, and entrepreneurship.
• Collaborate with other global mentors to strengthen the StartupNow community.

Who Should Apply

Why Join StartupNow?

Location : India (Virtual / Hybrid mentoring sessions)

Commitment : Flexible, designed to fit around your schedule

Compensation : This is a non-commercial, voluntary role.