Wadhwani Foundation-Ecosystem Manager

Role: Ecosystem Manager (Operations & Stakeholder Engagement)

Location: Based in one of the 5 hubs (Ahmedabad, Pune, Jaipur)

Reports To: Program Lead

Job Type: Full-time

Client: Wadhwani Foundation

Team for Ecosystem:

We are looking to hire key roles for ecosystem in Ahmedabad, Pune, and Jaipur as part of our initial rollout across 5 hubs.

Role Overview:

The Ecosystem Manager is responsible for executing programs, stakeholder management, and community-building activities within a specific hub. This role ensures the smooth implementation of initiatives, events, and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

 Program Execution: Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring effective delivery of programs and initiatives.

 Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with incubators, accelerators, startups, mentors, investors, and corporates.

 Event Management: Plan and execute events such as workshops, pitch clinics, networking meetups, and hackathons.

 Startup Support: Coordinate mentoring programs, investor connects, and pitch preparation sessions for startups.

 Partnership Development: Identify and onboard partners for program execution and resource sharing.

 Progress Tracking: Monitor program performance, capture data, and provide reports to the Program Lead.

 Community Building: Facilitate interactions between stakeholders to create a vibrant and collaborative ecosystem.

Qualifications:

 4–7 years of experience in ecosystem building, project management, or startup support programs.

 Strong organizational and operational skills with attention to detail.

 Experience in managing partnerships and events.

 Familiarity with local startup ecosystems and key players.

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Shared Skills Across All Roles

 Passion for entrepreneurship and ecosystem building.

 Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

 Problem-solving mindset with a focus on execution and impact.

 Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

 Flexibility to adapt and operate across multiple geographies.

India’s startup ecosystem is supported by numerous incubators and accelerators that provide essential resources and mentorship to emerging ventures.