Owner

About the Role

Vietnam AI Stars (VAS) is a global-focused organization that supports founders in building competitive, investor-ready AI ventures. Leveraging an international network and deep Silicon Valley expertise, VAS helps teams move from concept to robust prototypes and scalable products. The organization emphasizes practical knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and a growth mindset needed to succeed on the world stage. VAS collaborates closely with founders to refine business models, strengthen technical solutions, and prepare for engagements with investors. Joining VAS means contributing to an ecosystem dedicated to advancing AI innovation and startup success.

The Owner at Vietnam AI Stars will lead overall organizational strategy, operations, and growth in an on-site capacity based in Pune District. This full-time role includes setting the vision and roadmap for AI-focused initiatives, overseeing program design and delivery for founders, and cultivating relationships with investors, partners, and mentors. The Owner will manage budgets and resources, guide hiring and team development, and ensure high-quality support services for startups. Day-to-day responsibilities involve reviewing project progress, making data-informed decisions, mentoring team members and founders, and representing VAS at industry events and meetings. The role requires a hands-on approach to building sustainable operations while driving innovation and global competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall organizational strategy, operations, and growth.
• Set the vision and roadmap for AI-focused initiatives.
• Oversee program design and delivery for founders.
• Cultivate relationships with investors, partners, and mentors.
• Manage budgets and resources.
• Guide hiring and team development.
• Ensure high-quality support services for startups.
• Review project progress.
• Make data-informed decisions.
• Mentor team members and founders.
• Represent VAS at industry events and meetings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in founding, leading, or scaling startups, preferably in AI, technology, or innovation-driven sectors.
• Strong strategic planning and business management skills, including budgeting, operations oversight, and performance tracking.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with investors, mentors, corporate partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, product development, and the startup lifecycle from prototype to investor readiness.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate diverse teams and founders.
• Comfort working on-site in Pune District and engaging directly with local and international communities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience in entrepreneurial leadership is highly valued.
• Experience in international or cross-cultural business environments and familiarity with Silicon Valley or global startup ecosystems is an advantage.