Manager / Senior Manager - Community Manager – Startup Ecosystem & Partnerships

Cashfree Payments · Bengaluru, India

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous engagement initiatives to build Cashfree's brand and positioning within the startup ecosystem.
• Conceptualize and execute high-impact micro-events such as roundtables, panel discussions, founder meetups, and networking sessions.
• Develop and manage podcasts, thought leadership initiatives, and content collaborations featuring founders, investors, and industry leaders.
• Build strong relationships with venture capital firms and actively engage with portfolio companies to drive strategic partnerships.
• Represent Cashfree at VC, startup, and ecosystem events to enhance brand visibility and create business opportunities.
• Create and execute proprietary Cashfree ecosystem programs and flagship events in collaboration with the Marketing team.
• Design and manage accelerator programs, founder workshops, and startup enablement initiatives.
• Identify and execute sponsorship opportunities, including startup awards, industry conferences, and ecosystem events.
• Forge strategic partnerships with venture capital firms and ecosystem stakeholders to support startup growth initiatives, including funding cohort merchants.
• Identify and onboard influential speakers, founders, investors, and industry leaders for Cashfree events.
• Drive sponsorships and collaborative initiatives with VCs and other ecosystem partners to maximize Cashfree's reach and impact.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of the Indian startup and venture capital ecosystem.
• Proven experience in partnerships, ecosystem development, community building, events, or startup programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute large-scale engagement initiatives from ideation to delivery.
• Strong communication, networking, and project management capabilities.
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for startups and innovation.