Business Development Associate

About the Role

The Business Development Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru. This role involves identifying and qualifying potential founders and investors, generating leads, and building relationships within the startup ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential founders and investors.
• Generate leads and build relationships within the startup ecosystem.
• Conduct market research to map emerging sectors and track startup activity.
• Support outreach campaigns.
• Prepare and deliver presentations.
• Coordinate meetings and demos.
• Maintain CRM records.
• Support the end-to-end business development pipeline.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine value propositions.
• Ensure consistent communication with ecosystem stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong presentation skills and experience creating and delivering impactful presentations.
• Proven ability in lead generation, including outreach, prospecting, and pipeline management.
• Competence in market research, trend analysis, and competitor or ecosystem mapping.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment and collaborating across functions.
• Basic understanding of startup funding stages, accelerator models, or venture ecosystems is an advantage.
• Proficiency with CRM tools, spreadsheets, and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.