Incubation Lead

Responsibilities:

1. Program Development and Management:

• Design and manage the incubation program, including recruitment of startups, mentorship, and resource allocation.

• Develop a comprehensive incubation strategy aligned with the company’s innovation goals.

• Oversee the daily operations of the incubation program to ensure smooth execution.

2. Startup Identification and Selection:

• Identify high-potential startups and innovative projects within the e-commerce space.

• Develop and implement a robust selection process to recruit and onboard startups.

• Evaluate startup pitches and business models to determine viability and potential for success.

3. Mentorship and Support:

• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to startups, helping them refine their business models and go-to-market strategies.

• Connect startups with internal and external mentors, investors, and industry experts.

• Facilitate access to necessary resources, including funding, technology, and workspace.

4. Performance Tracking and Reporting:

• Monitor and evaluate the progress of incubated startups, providing regular feedback and support.

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the incubation program.

• Prepare and present regular reports on the performance and impact of the incubation efforts to senior management.

5. Partnerships and Networking:

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate partners.

• Represent Onpoint at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative community within the incubation program.

6. Innovation and Market Trends:

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in the e-commerce, tech, and fintech industries

• Identify emerging opportunities and threats within the market to inform incubation strategy.

• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the company.

Requirements:

1.Education background requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, Innovation, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

2.Experience/Industry requirements:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in startup incubation, product innovation, or a related role within tech/fintech companies.

• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling startups or innovative projects.

• Strong understanding of the e-commerce ecosystem and market dynamics.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

3.Competency requirements:

-Analysis & Problem Solving: Identifies and analyses a range of problems by isolating key issues, evaluating relevant data and reaching logical conclusions

-Client Centric: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

-Communication: Communicates confidently and professionally, respecting the audience, engendering confidence and trust from external stakeholders and from individuals, teams, departments and the company

Accountability & Ownership: Plans and balances a range of tasks, assignments, projects and resources. Is able to cope with conflicting demands without undue disruption in order to get things done.