Wadhwani Foundation
**Job Description: Ecosystem Manager (Operations & Stakeholder Engagement)**
**Location:** Pune City, Maharashtra, India (411001)
**About the Company:**
Wadhwani Foundation is a leading organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and building thriving ecosystems for tech startups. Through initiatives like WEN LiftOff, the foundation supports the growth of startups and strengthens collaboration between key players in the ecosystem, including incubators, accelerators, mentors, investors, and corporates.
**Experience Required:**
Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in ecosystem building, project management, or startup support programs. Strong organizational skills, familiarity with local startup ecosystems, and excellent communication abilities are essential.
**Key Responsibilities:**
– Manage day-to-day operations and ensure effective delivery of programs and initiatives.
– Build and maintain relationships with incubators, accelerators, startups, mentors, investors, and corporates.
– Plan and execute events such as workshops, pitch clinics, networking meetups, and hackathons.
– Coordinate mentoring programs, investor connects, and pitch preparation sessions for startups.
– Identify and onboard partners for program execution and resource sharing.
– Monitor program performance, capture data, and provide reports to the Program Lead.
– 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.
**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.
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