Entrepreneurship Program Associate

Newton School of Technology; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton School of Technology in Bengaluru seeks a hands-on professional with a strong background in startups, entrepreneurship, or incubation ecosystems to guide students through building startups from scratch. You will design content on idea validation, MVPs, GTM, and fundraising, mentor student teams, and help them navigate market research, customer discovery, and pitching to investors.

Ideal candidates bring experience in incubation centres or early-stage ventures, excellent storytelling, and

Qualifications

• Background in startups, incubation centres, or entrepreneurship programmes.
• Experience with early-stage startups (0→1 or 1→10 journeys).
• Exposure to product building, GTM, or early growth.
• Experience supporting founders in idea validation, MVP, or fundraising.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills.
• Hands-on mentorship of early-stage thinkers.
• Comfort in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

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.
• 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 with pitch decks, narratives, and milestones.

Skills

Startup incubation

Early-stage startup

Product management

Mentoring

Market research

Communication

Job description

Newton School of Technology is building India’s most innovative tech institute - reimagining tech education with a mission to solve graduate unemployability. We’re creating a new-age learning ecosystem driven by industry projects, world-class mentorship, immersive experiences, and strong student communities.

NST has partnered with Rishihood University (Sonipat), Ajeenkya DY Patil University (Pune), and S-VYASA (Bangalore) to build a transformative education model. With a team of experienced operators and strong institutional backing, we’re working towards shaping the future of tech talent in India.

This is a high-energy, execution-driven role suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced, startup-like environments.

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on professional with a strong background in startups, entrepreneurship, or incubation ecosystems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with early-stage ideas and founders, and can guide students 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

Ideal Background

• Worked in startup incubation centre's / innovation labs / entrepreneurship programs
• Been 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
• 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