Associate COO (Early-Career) | Founding Team

Company Description Axibator is a next-generation incubator designed for student founders, first-time entrepreneurs, and grassroots innovators across India. Focused on those who build from college campuses and rural towns, Axibator supports scrappy, fast-moving teams working on real-world problems. Through hands-on programs such as the Ignite Cohort, School of Entrepreneurship, and Local Launchpads, the organization helps founders progress from raw ideas to MVPs and early traction. The culture is hybrid, community-first, and rooted in resilience, with a strong emphasis on practical execution over fluff or gatekeeping. Axibator invites individuals who want to be part of decentralizing startup building in India.
Role Description The Associate COO (Early-Career) – Operations | Founding Team role is an internship position based on-site in Hyderabad. This role supports the founding team in day-to-day operations, including planning and coordinating incubator programs, tracking key operational metrics, and ensuring smooth execution of founder-facing initiatives. The Associate COO will help design and refine internal processes, support budgeting and resource allocation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows. Responsibilities include preparing operational reports, conducting data-driven analyses, assisting with partner and stakeholder coordination, and contributing to strategic decision-making for early-stage incubator initiatives. This role is suited for individuals seeking early-career exposure to startup operations and leadership in a high-energy, community-focused environment.
Qualifications
Strong business planning and strategic thinking skills to support program design and operational roadmaps.
Operations management capabilities, including process optimization and coordination of multi-stakeholder activities.
Analytical skills to interpret data, build insights, and prepare reports that inform operational and strategic decisions.
Foundational knowledge of finance and budgeting to assist with cost tracking, resource allocation, and basic financial planning.
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in business, management, economics, engineering, or a related field.
Ability to work on-site in Hyderabad, manage multiple responsibilities, and thrive in a fast-paced, startup-style environment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with comfort engaging founders, partners, and internal teams.
Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, incubation, or early-stage startups; prior internship or project experience is a plus.

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