Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR)

About the job:Key Responsibilities:

A. Venture Building & Strategy

1. Identify and evaluate new business and product opportunities aligned with company strategy

2. Conduct market research, customer discovery, and competitive analysis to validate ideas

3. Develop business cases, financial models, and go-to-market plans

4. Build and test prototypes or MVPs, iterating based on data and customer feedback

5. Lead or support the launch of a new venture, product line, or initiative

6. Revenue & P&L Ownership

7. Own the P&L for the venture or initiative, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management

8. Drive revenue growth and accountability against defined targets and KPIs

9. Build and manage revenue models, pricing strategy, and unit economics

10. Track financial performance and report on revenue, margin, and profitability to leadership

B. Partnerships & Business Development

1. Identify, structure, and negotiate strategic partnerships to accelerate growth

2. Lead partner meetings and align partnerships with venture and company objectives

3. Build and manage relationships with customers, channel partners, and investors

4. Develop and execute joint go-to-market and co-selling initiatives with partners

C. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

1. Present findings, financials, and recommendations to leadership and the board

2. Align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders around venture goalsWho can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:have minimum 1 years of experienceare from Greater Noida onlySalary:₹ 4,00,000 - 8,00,000 /yearExperience:1 year(s)Deadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Informal dress code, Free snacks & beveragesSkills required:Leadership, Team Management, Entrepreneurship and CollaborationOther Requirements:1. Prior experience founding, scaling, or operating a startup or new business unit.2. Demonstrated experience with P&L ownership and revenue accountability.3. Proven track record of building and closing strategic partnerships.4. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including financial modeling and unit economics.5. Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, and unstructured environments.6. Strong execution skills with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.7. Experience across strategy, product, operations, fundraising, and business development.8. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.About Company:Stirring Minds is a premier startup ecosystem in India, dedicated to helping businesses launch, scale, and succeed. As a leading incubator, we provide funding, co-working spaces, and mentorship to support the growth of innovative companies. In addition to our incubator services, we also host the largest startup event in the country known as Startup Summit Live, bringing together entrepreneurs and industry leaders to connect, learn, and collaborate. Our community-driven approach extends beyond our event and incubator offerings, as we work to create communities of like-minded individuals who can support and learn from one another. We have been recognized by top media outlets both in India and internationally, including the BBC, The Guardian, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive ecosystem for startups and help turn their ideas into reality.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

A. Venture Building & Strategy

1. Identify and evaluate new business and product opportunities aligned with company strategy

2. Conduct market research, customer discovery, and competitive analysis to validate ideas

3. Develop business cases, financial models, and go-to-market plans

4. Build and test prototypes or MVPs, iterating based on data and customer feedback

5. Lead or support the launch of a new venture, product line, or initiative

6. Revenue & P&L Ownership

7. Own the P&L for the venture or initiative, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management

8. Drive revenue growth and accountability against defined targets and KPIs

9. Build and manage revenue models, pricing strategy, and unit economics

10. Track financial performance and report on revenue, margin, and profitability to leadership

B. Partnerships & Business Development

1. Identify, structure, and negotiate strategic partnerships to accelerate growth

2. Lead partner meetings and align partnerships with venture and company objectives

3. Build and manage relationships with customers, channel partners, and investors

4. Develop and execute joint go-to-market and co-selling initiatives with partners

C. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

1. Present findings, financials, and recommendations to leadership and the board

2. Align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders around venture goals