Entrepreneurship Program Associate
Newton School of Technology
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Newton School of Technology is looking for an Entrepreneurship Program Associate with a strong background in startups, entrepreneurship, or incubation ecosystems. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced, startup-like environments and enjoys working closely with early-stage ideas and founders to guide them through the journey of building startups from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver content around the startup journey: idea validation, MVP, GTM, and fundraising.
- Mentor student teams in building startups from scratch through structured sessions and hands-on guidance.
- Facilitate ideation and problem discovery exercises.
- Support teams in market research, customer discovery, and competitor analysis.
- Guide students in building MVPs/prototypes and early GTM strategies.
- Help teams prepare for fundraising by working on pitch decks, narratives, and milestone planning.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Startup incubation centres, innovation labs, or entrepreneurship programs experience.
- Experience as part of an early-stage startup (0→1 or 1→10 journey).
- Exposure to product building, GTM, or early growth stages.
- Experience supporting founders in idea validation, MVP building, or fundraising.
- Prior product management experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and storytelling skills.
- Ability to mentor, guide, and challenge early-stage thinkers.
- Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
- Hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.