Entrepreneur In Residence Role - Startup

Please note - the role is based out of Mauritius physically. Only apply if you are comfortable with the movement.

Salary range - INR 25-35 Lacs pre tax, depending on existing salary.

Please note - This role entails fixed + ESOPs, and please only apply if you are OK with that. Requires you to build a business in a new country, so need to be OK with that.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-caliber Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) to join our venture team physically based in Mauritius.

In this role, you will act as a bridge between strategic vision and operational execution, working closely with our leadership team to identify, validate, and scale new business opportunities. Your day-to-day will involve deep-dive market analysis, prototyping new product concepts, and navigating the complexities of launching ventures within an international landscape. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to ensure our initiatives align with global market demands, ultimately driving significant business growth and innovation. This position offers a unique platform to shape the future of our startup ecosystem while operating from a dynamic, international hub.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Execution & Coordination:

- Drive day-to-day execution across merchant onboarding, corporate pipeline, and activations

- Track key priorities across teams and ensure timely follow-ups

- Convert discussions into clear action plans and ensure completion

- Maintain internal trackers, pipelines, and reporting dashboards

Merchant Onboarding Support:

- Coordinate onboarding workflows once merchants are signed

- Ensure documentation, listings, and activation are completed smoothly

- Work with merchants to collect content, images, and required information

- Use internal tools (including AI tools) to improve merchant listings and presentation

Corporate & Activation Support:

- Assist in preparing presentations and materials for corporate meetings

- Coordinate corporate outreach schedules and follow-ups

- Support on-ground activations, events, and campaigns (may also be required to travel to Mauritius or live there for some part of the assignment not permanent)

- Help execute initiatives to drive user adoption and engagement

Partnerships & External Coordination:

- Support ongoing conversations with partners and institutions

- Ensure follow-ups, documentation, and execution of partnership initiatives

- Coordinate with external stakeholders where required

Operations & Process Building:

- Build and improve internal processes for smoother execution

- Identify bottlenecks and proactively solve for them

- Coordinate with freelancers, vendors, and support resources when needed

- Bring discipline and structure to a fast-moving startup environment

What Success Looks Like:

- Merchant onboarding and activation happens quickly and smoothly

- Corporate meetings and follow-ups are consistent and well-managed

- Activations and initiatives are executed without delays

- Founders and leadership are able to focus on high-leverage work

- The business operates with increasing structure, clarity, and momentum

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for someone who:

- Has 2 to 5 years of experience in operations, consulting, startups, or similar roles

- Is highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong execution ability

- Has a strong sense of ownership and accountability

- Can work independently and manage multiple priorities

- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

- Has strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

- Is practical, resourceful, and solution-oriented

- Is willing to get involved on the ground when required

This Role is Not For Someone Who:

- Prefers clearly defined, narrow job scopes

- Needs constant direction or supervision

- Is uncomfortable with ambiguity or fast-changing priorities

- Is looking for a purely strategic or desk-based role

Why Join Pass Prive:

- Be part of the founding team

- Work on a live, ready product with real market demand at the most initial stage.

- Gain exposure across sales, operations, partnerships, and strategy

- Work closely with experienced leadership and founders

- Play a key role in building the business from the ground up