Job Summary: We are seeking a creative and driven Content Marketer to join our team The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing engaging content strategies across various platforms to enhance our brand presence and connect with our target audience This role requires a blend of creative writing, graphic design skills, and a strong understanding of social media trends and analytics, Roles and Responsibilities: Social Media Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies to increase brand awareness, engagement, and reach across all relevant platforms (e-g , LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook), Create and manage social media calendars, ensuring consistent and timely content delivery, Monitor and analyze social media performance, providing regular reports and recommendations for optimization, Graphic Design & Visual Content Creation: Design visually compelling graphics for social media posts, website content, email newsletters, and other marketing materials, Maintain brand consistency across all visual content, Utilize design tools (e-g , Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) to create high-quality visuals, Content Creation & Writing: Write engaging and informative content for various platforms, including social media posts, blog articles, email newsletters, website copy, and marketing collateral, Develop content that aligns with our brand voice and resonates with our target audience, Proofread and edit content to ensure accuracy and clarity, Social Listening & Trend Analysis: Conduct social listening to monitor brand mentions, industry trends, and competitor activity, Analyze social media trends and identify opportunities for content creation and engagement, Stay up to date with new social media technologies and best practices, Content Development: Develop social media content that is relevant to the different platforms and audience types, Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field, Proven experience in content marketing, social media management, and graphic design, Strong writing and editing skills, Proficiency in graphic design tools Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, Excellent understanding of social media platforms and analytics, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Strong organizational and time-management skills, Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, 1-2 years of relevant experience, Skills: Social Media Management Content Creation Graphic Design Social Listening Trend Analysis SEO Basics Communication Skills Analytical Skills Benefits: Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, Chance to make a significant impact on the growth of startups and entrepreneurs, Competitive salary and benefits package, Professional development opportunities,

IU/Dept: Deshpande Startups – Infinity Innovation Labs Job Location: Hubballi Experience: 5 – 10 Years Head Infinity Innovation Labs Education and experience : What we’re looking for Passion for hardware innovation and entrepreneurship First-principles thinking and strong technical problem-solving High ownership and drive to build from scratch Proven ability to operate labs or create hardware products Key responsibilities and accountabilities : Build programs to support prototyping, product development, and startup acceleration alongside 5–7 Lab staff Optimize operations, safety protocols, and workflows to maximize lab utilization Run structured training programs to churn industry-ready talent in hardware and manufacturing Make labs accessible to entrepreneurs from semi-urban and rural India Engage with corporate, academic, and public-sector partners for collaboration and co-creation This role is ideal for someone who: Has built or led a hardware startup, or managed hardware labs in corporations or in a makerspace environment Is deeply excited about the hardware startup ecosystem in India and wants to see it grow Wants to modernize, optimize, and strategically position labs to be highly utilized and impactful Enjoys mentoring startups, managing teams, and building communities around hardware innovation

IU/Dept: Deshpande Startups – YUVA (Student Entrepreneurship Vertical) Job Location: Hubballi Experience: 5-8 Program Manager YUVA (Student Entrepreneurship Vertical) Education and experience : This role is ideal for someone who: Believes in the transformative power of student entrepreneurship Thrives in high-energy, learning-driven environments Enjoys working closely with colleges, universities, and young innovators Has the vision to scale programs across India and the operational grit to lead them Key responsibilities and accountabilities : Strategically plan, implement, and scale the YUVA program across North Karnataka, North Telangana, and other parts of India Co-create and refine engaging, hands-on learning materials tailored for student entrepreneurs Design robust frameworks to track program impact and document stories of transformation Operate and manage a micro-grants program to support high-potential student founders Collaborate with colleges, mentors, implementation partners, investors, and government bodies Guide students through ideation to execution, while also designing and piloting new models to scale student entrepreneurship across India Passion for hardware innovation and entrepreneurship First-principles thinking and strong technical problem-solving High ownership and drive to build from scratch Proven ability to operate labs or create hardware products

IU/Dept: Deshpande Startups – Startup Programs Job Location: Hubballi Experience: 5 – 10 Years Lead Startup Programs Education and experience : This role is ideal for someone who : Has built a startup with the help of an incubator and now wants to reimagine how incubators and accelerators support startups, or has experience designing/running high-impact Startup programs as part of a fund, incubator, or ecosystem-enabling organization Believes that the next wave of entrepreneurial growth will come from India’s non-metros Enjoys working with entrepreneurs across different growth stages Is ready to take long-term ownership and drive strategic outcomes, ultimately emerging as a thought leader in the space Key responsibilities and accountabilities : Build and manage structured startup program cohorts—this includes outreach, selection, designing support frameworks, facilitating execution, and driving sustained engagement Launch new programs based on market opportunities and both regional and national needs Collaborate with incubators, academic institutions, accelerators, corporates, and ecosystem partners to co-create and execute programs Manage startup support programs funded by government agencies such as NIDHI, Startup India, MEITY, and others Track program effectiveness, share impact stories, and iterate to improve continuously Contribute to Deshpande Startups’ long-term vision to become the #1 choice for startups solving for Bharat Passion for hardware innovation and entrepreneurship First-principles thinking and strong technical problem-solving High ownership and drive to build from scratch Proven ability to operate labs or create hardware products

IU/Dept: Deshpande Startups – YUVA (Student Entrepreneurship Vertical) Job Location: Hubballi Experience: 5-8 Program Manager YUVA (Student Entrepreneurship Vertical) Education and experience : This role is ideal for someone who: Believes in the transformative power of student entrepreneurship Thrives in high-energy, learning-driven environments Enjoys working closely with colleges, universities, and young innovators Has the vision to scale programs across India and the operational grit to lead them Key responsibilities and accountabilities : Strategically plan, implement, and scale the YUVA program across North Karnataka, North Telangana, and other parts of India Co-create and refine engaging, hands-on learning materials tailored for student entrepreneurs Design robust frameworks to track program impact and document stories of transformation Operate and manage a micro-grants program to support high-potential student founders Collaborate with colleges, mentors, implementation partners, investors, and government bodies Guide students through ideation to execution, while also designing and piloting new models to scale student entrepreneurship across India Passion for hardware innovation and entrepreneurship First-principles thinking and strong technical problem-solving High ownership and drive to build from scratch Proven ability to operate labs or create hardware products

Education and experience : What we re looking for Passion for hardware innovation and entrepreneurship First-principles thinking and strong technical problem-solving High ownership and drive to build from scratch Proven ability to operate labs or create hardware products Key responsibilities and accountabilities : Build programs to support prototyping, product development, and startup acceleration alongside 5 7 Lab staff Optimize operations, safety protocols, and workflows to maximize lab utilization Run structured training programs to churn industry-ready talent in hardware and manufacturing Make labs accessible to entrepreneurs from semi-urban and rural India Engage with corporate, academic, and public-sector partners for collaboration and co-creation This role is ideal for someone who: Has built or led a hardware startup, or managed hardware labs in corporations or in a makerspace environment Is deeply excited about the hardware startup ecosystem in India and wants to see it grow Wants to modernize, optimize, and strategically position labs to be highly utilized and impactful Enjoys mentoring startups, managing teams, and building communities around hardware innovation

This role is ideal for someone who : Has built a startup with the help of an incubator and now wants to reimagine how incubators and accelerators support startups, or has experience designing/running high-impact Startup programs as part of a fund, incubator, or ecosystem-enabling organization Believes that the next wave of entrepreneurial growth will come from India s non-metros Enjoys working with entrepreneurs across different growth stages Is ready to take long-term ownership and drive strategic outcomes, ultimately emerging as a thought leader in the space Key responsibilities and accountabilities : Build and manage structured startup program cohorts this includes outreach, selection, designing support frameworks, facilitating execution, and driving sustained engagement Launch new programs based on market opportunities and both regional and national needs Collaborate with incubators, academic institutions, accelerators, corporates, and ecosystem partners to co-create and execute programs Manage startup support programs funded by government agencies such as NIDHI, Startup India, MEITY, and others Track program effectiveness, share impact stories, and iterate to improve continuously Contribute to Deshpande Startups long-term vision to become the #1 choice for startups solving for Bharat Passion for hardware innovation and entrepreneurship First-principles thinking and strong technical problem-solving High ownership and drive to build from scratch Proven ability to operate labs or create hardware products

Believes in the transformative power of student entrepreneurship Thrives in high-energy, learning-driven environments Enjoys working closely with colleges, universities, and young innovators Has the vision to scale programs across India and the operational grit to lead them Key responsibilities and accountabilities : Strategically plan, implement, and scale the YUVA program across North Karnataka, North Telangana, and other parts of India Co-create and refine engaging, hands-on learning materials tailored for student entrepreneurs Design robust frameworks to track program impact and document stories of transformation Operate and manage a micro-grants program to support high-potential student founders Collaborate with colleges, mentors, implementation partners, investors, and government bodies Guide students through ideation to execution, while also designing and piloting new models to scale student entrepreneurship across India Passion for hardware innovation and entrepreneurship First-principles thinking and strong technical problem-solving High ownership and drive to build from scratch Proven ability to operate labs or create hardware products

Location: Hubli, Karnataka (A fast-growing city with an excellent quality of life—minimal traffic, stellar air quality, and a vibrant domestic airport soon to go international. Just 40 minutes from the Western Ghats.) Type: Full-time or open to an Entrepreneur-in-Residence who is building a hardware startup and can simultaneously manage the Labs (modalities can be negotiated) Experience: Ideal candidate will have between 5 to 10 years of work experience, with at least 2 years in a hardware startup or the hardware startup ecosystem. Flexible for exceptional candidates across both ends of the experience spectrum Reporting to : CEO, Deshpande Startups Compensation: Competitive and at par with leading prototyping centres in India. For EIR-cum-Head, complimentary access to Labs, Workspace, and Software (modalities mutually discussed) About the role Deshpande Startups is looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial leader to head Infinity Innovation Labs, which includes: 3D Lab, Electronics Lab, ESDM Lab (PCB Assembly Lab), Mechanical Lab These labs are spread across more than 20,000 sqft and are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery such as laser cutters, CNCs, lathe machines, automated SMT lines, etc. The vision is to enable product-building and prototyping for entrepreneurs solving for or from Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural India. This role is ideal for someone who: Has built or led a hardware startup, or managed hardware labs in corporations or in a makerspace environment Is deeply excited about the hardware startup ecosystem in India and wants to see it grow Wants to modernize, optimize, and strategically position labs to be highly utilized and impactful Enjoys mentoring startups, managing teams, and building communities around hardware innovation Key responsibilities Build programs to support prototyping, product development, and startup acceleration alongside 5–7 Lab staff Optimize operations, safety protocols, and workflows to maximize lab utilization Run structured training programs to churn industry-ready talent in hardware and manufacturing Make labs accessible to entrepreneurs from semi-urban and rural India Engage with corporate, academic, and public-sector partners for collaboration and co-creation What we’re looking for Passion for hardware innovation and entrepreneurship First-principles thinking and strong technical problem-solving High ownership and drive to build from scratch Proven ability to operate labs or create hardware products Why is this role unique? Build one of India's most accessible hardware innovation ecosystems Work closely with entrepreneurs, engineers, and innovators, solving real-world problems, especially for Bharat Work with some of India’s most successful entrepreneurs—builders of unicorns and strategic investors in the ecosystem—from Sierra Atlantic, redBus, Sycamore, Cascade Communications, and more Enable ventures and talent that drive jobs, innovation, and growth in Bharat Deshpande Startups is a leading incubator committed to empowering entrepreneurs solving for Bharat. We support bold, mission-driven founders across sectors in Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural India. Ready to lead and reimagine India’s hardware innovation ecosystem?