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, and other major outlets hundreds of times. We also track over 10,000+ 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.
The Inc42 Impact
Inc42 stories reach over 50 Mn+ people monthly
Published more than 55,000 stories
Successfully conducted 125+ events
Launched 100+ research reports
Receives 500+ startup applications monthly
Worked with 350+ brands
Griffin is a private, invitation-only club that unites India’s top tech founders through curated experiences, strategic learning, and peer-driven growth. Designed for India’s unicorn and soonicorn founders — building at scale, Griffin offers a trusted space where founders don’t just network—they forge deep, meaningful relationships, share unfiltered insights, and collaborate to shape India’s next chapter of innovation.
From intimate salons and high-trust retreats to access to capital and exclusive opportunities, Griffin offers a curated path to clarity, collaboration, and personal growth. More than a community, it’s the inner circle powering the next wave of industry-shaping leaders.
As the EIR, you are the driving force behind a private, high-impact community built for India’s unicorn and soonicorn founders. Equal parts people person, process architect, and experience curator — you thrive at the intersection of community, luxury, and strategy.
This role calls for someone who can craft elevated, high-touch experiences while fostering deep relationships and strategic partnerships. You’re a self-starter with a sharp eye for what resonates with India’s HNI audience and a passion for building something truly pathbreaking. At Griffin, you’ll be the custodian of trust, discretion, and excellence — ensuring that every touchpoint reflects the club’s vision and values.
Unparalleled Access & 1-1 Networking: Work closely with India’s top tech founders and be part of every Griffin experience you help create.
Lead Operations: Lead the end-to-end execution of experiences that will shape the future of India’s trillion-dollar tech startup economy.
Drive Griffin’s Growth: Be a part of the team shaping the high-trust, high-impact community of India’s top startup leaders from scratch.
Set New Standards: Design processes and experiences that cater to the needs of India’s top 1% founders.
Primary Responsibilities:
Own and lead the end-to-end design of Griffin’s exclusive, invite-only experiences, from annual calendars to event IPs.
Develop strategic plans to attract new members while deepening engagement with existing ones.
Collaborate directly with Inc42 founders to shape Griffin’s positioning and long-term vision.
2. Experience Curation & Management
Plan and execute all Griffin experiences — salons, retreats, and closed-door events — with the help of the internal team
Design immersive experiences that reflect Griffin’s values of luxury, trust, and impact.
Create and manage internal workflows, team and CRM systems to optimise member lifecycle journeys for consistency and scale.
Anticipate risks and execute contingency plans to ensure a consistently high standard of engagement activities.
3. Community & Member Engagement
Build and implement a 360° member engagement framework including check-ins, growth tracking, and tailored content curation.
Develop and uphold Griffin’s Code of Conduct focused on confidentiality, reciprocity, and respect.
Curate peer-to-peer interactions and facilitate deeper connections among members.
4. Relationship Management & Partnership
Act as the single point of contact for Griffin members, managing high-stakes requests with discretion.
Build strategic partnerships with luxury brands, capital allocators, and ecosystem leaders to enhance member value.
Represent Griffin in closed-door conversations with investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.
5. Program Impact & Growth
Measure success across key metrics — member satisfaction, retention, engagement, and deal flow.
Use feedback loops to refine programming, introduce new initiatives, and increase Griffin’s impact and relevance over time.
What Sets You Apart?
Strategic Execution: You’re comfortable operating without a playbook and can bring structure to ambiguity. You turn ideas into clear, actionable plans.
Executive Presence: You bring clarity and confidence to every interaction — you are able to engage senior stakeholders, lead discussions, and drive alignment at the highest level.
High EQ & Stakeholder Maturity: You understand context, nuance, and relationships and know how to manage them without overstepping.
Builder’s Mindset: You take ownership, move fast, and are comfortable with building new processes, products, or programs from scratch.
Ecosystem Fluency: You have a working knowledge of India’s startup and investment ecosystem, and you know how to navigate it credibly.
Curiosity-Led Thought Process: You are a naturally curious person with a knack to know everything and pick learnings for implementing.
Professional Traits
5+ years of experience in program management, strategic operations, business consulting, or founder’s office roles — ideally within a high-growth startup, VC firm, or ecosystem-facing organisation.
Work experience with private members’ clubs and concierge service is preferred.
Strong project leadership and stakeholder management experience, especially involving HNIs, tech founders, high value brands or multi-stake vendors
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex ideas and influence diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.
Proficiency in budgeting, program planning, and cross-functional coordination.
A Master’s degree in business, business, management, entrepreneurship, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.