Head of Startups - India and South Asia
NVIDIA Corporation (company site, opens in a new tab)12+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 55–95 LPA
Posted on 3 Sept
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About This Role
- Own and execute the end-to-end South Asia Inception programme strategy, driving NVIDIA hardware, software, and cloud adoption by startups in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and neighbours.
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of Inception Partner and Community Managers, setting priorities, coverage, and technical-commercial standards.
- Build and deepen ecosystem partnerships with startups, VCs, accelerators, OEMs, resellers, and regional stakeholders while providing market intelligence to NVIDIA leadership.
Minimum Requirements
- 12+ years experience in startup ecosystem development, developer or partner programs, technology alliances, business development, or technical sales, with at least 5 years leading a team.
- BS/BTech in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
- Strong technical fluency in AI and accelerated computing including GPU sizing, on-prem vs cloud, and NVIDIA software stack understanding.
- Deep knowledge and network within the South Asian startup ecosystem; willingness to travel frequently across the region.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced leader capable of managing cross-functional teams and influencing a matrixed organization without formal authority.
- Technically credible in AI accelerated computing to engage founders/CTOs on GPU architecture and software solutions.
- Well-connected in South Asian startup, investor, and accelerator networks with ability to open doors and foster commercial relationships.