Co-Founder : Product Development & Operations

Company: Nurtiv Ventures Private Limited
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Employment Type: Full-time | Hybrid
Experience: 3 - 8 years
Compensation: Equity-based

As Co-Founder Product Development & Operations, you will work closely with the founder to develop our first product, establish the supply chain, and build the operational foundation for launch.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership, make decisions, and contribute to building a meaningful food business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product formulation, development, and sensory testing.
• Identify and coordinate with food scientists, ingredient suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Develop product costing, sourcing, packaging, and quality-control processes.
• Coordinate product trials and support regulatory compliance.
• Build the operational roadmap from MVP to commercial launch.
• Contribute to business strategy, partnerships, and future product development.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Processing, Nutrition, or a related field.

38 years of experience in food product development, formulation, FMCG, or food manufacturing.

Practical understanding of food product development and manufacturing processes.

Strong problem-solving and execution skills.

Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to work hands-on.

Interest in nutrition, plant-based foods, and building a consumer brand.

Compensation & Benefits

Equity-based co-founder opportunity.

Equity stake to be mutually agreed based on experience, commitment, and contribution.

Initial fixed salary may not be available.

Co-founder-level ownership and participation in strategic decision-making.

Opportunity to shape the product, brand, and business from the beginning.

How to Apply

If you are interested in building a food startup from the ground up and believe you can contribute to product development and operations, we would love to hear from you.

Please share your CV and a brief introduction about your experience, why you want to join Nurtiv, and what you could bring as a co-founder.

Apply through Naukri or contact us at [email removed].