About Inc42 Media
Inc42 is India’s #1 startup media & intelligence platform that informs, educates and empowers startup & business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated Events & Conferences & communities, and industry-leading executive courses & programs.
Since launching in January 2015 and having risen to become the authoritative voice on India’s startup economy, we've moved markets, gotten the early scoop on billions of dollars of transactions, and told you what's happening deep inside some of the fastest growing startups & industries alike. Our stories have been followed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch,h and other major outlets hundreds of times. We also track over 50,000+ startups and provide market research and intelligence through our in-depth research reports, and we organise some of the most sought-after conferences and Events for startup & business leaders across India.
In 2020, we introduced Inc42 Plus, our exclusive membership program tailored for startup & business leaders, amassing over 10,000 members in record time. Apart from our sharp reporting & insightful research, through Inc42 BrandLabs, we partner with enterprises & brands to help them create branded content & experiences and reach our audience of decision makers.
The Inc42 Impact
Inc42 stories reach over 50 Mn+ people monthly
Published more than 50,000 stories
Successfully conducted 125+ events
Launched 125+ research reports
Receives 500+ startup applications monthly
Worked with 350+ brands
Job Overview
We’re seeking a dynamic, startup-savvy Founder’s Office Associate to drive strategic initiatives, streamline editorial operations, and act as a force multiplier for leadership. This role blends strategy, execution, and stakeholder management, offering direct exposure to high-impact projects.
The ideal candidate is a structured problem-solver with a founder's mindset – someone who can toggle seamlessly between big-picture strategy and granular execution while maintaining an obsessive focus on impact. You'll wear multiple hats, from leading special projects to optimizing editorial operations, with your work directly influencing company direction and growth.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Support Strategic Initiatives:
Strategic Execution: Drive founder-led initiatives from ideation to impact measurement
Government & Institutional Partnerships: Support high-stakes outreach (investors, policymakers, partners), including proposal drafting and relationship management
Special Projects: Own ad-hoc strategic tasks (inventory management, gifting, logistics).
Surveys & Insights: Design and manage Inc42 surveys to founders, investors, timely followups and relationship-building
Event Execution: Support the events team various event components including scheduling, marketing coordination, and delegate outreach
External Outreach: Identify and secure partnerships (startups, universities, enablers).
Post-Event Analysis: Extract insights, document learnings, and optimize future events.
Delegate Management: Maintain databases, coordinate outreach, and monthly verification.
3. Executive Support:
Travel Management:
Coordinate all travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation for the founders
Manage travel itineraries, ensuring efficient scheduling and timely updates
Calendar Management:
Organise and maintain the executives' calendars, scheduling meetings, conferences, and appointments with internal and external stakeholders.
Prioritise and manage conflicting appointments, ensuring optimal time utilisation
Email Management:
Monitor and prioritise emails, responding on behalf of the executives when required.
Efficiently filter and redirect correspondence, ensuring timely follow-ups and resolution of queries
Professional Traits:
Individuals with over 1 - 4 years of experience, Bachelor's degree in English Honours, Journalism, management, business, or a related field preferred.
Excellent research and writing skills, with a strong command of the English language.
A genuine interest in the startup ecosystem, media, and the latest industry trends.
Outgoing and extroverted personality, able to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, and presentation software.
Exceptional organisational skills with an ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.