Manager - Outclass

About Masters Union:

Masters Union ( is a new-age business school offering industry-immersive business education where the classes are led by top industry leaders and practitioners. It is a first-of-its-kind institute where distinguished leaders from different walks of life have re-imagined business education in order to create effective business professionals for the ever-changing economy. Our leadership consists of alumni from IITs, IIMs, and Ivy League Schools like Stanford and Upenn. The institute is strategically located in the very heart of Gurugram's business district, flanked by several Fortune 500 companies, in order to provide the ultimate industry immersive and hands-on learning experience from day one. The most ground-breaking feature of its Programme is that the courses are taught by CXOs, MDs, Eminent Public Leaders, and even Members of Parliament, apart from distinguished global faculty from top B-schools who regularly consult with Fortune 500 companies. In its 3 years of run, Our flagship Post Graduate Program in Technology and Business management has already surpassed the placement records of IIM Ahmedabad and ISB with top-notch recruiters (including Amazon, CitiBank, Microsoft, Unacademy, Razorpay, BCG, Bain) hiring our graduates. Post our stellar success in the post-graduate program, we are now launching the undergraduate program on similar lines where leading executives from the industry will come and teach our students and teach them the new age in-demand skills in technology and business.

Outclass Brief:

Outclass segment immerses students in real-world business challenges through startup challenges, consulting projects, creator challenge and other experiential learning opportunities. These opportunities expose students to various aspects of venture-building - Enriching their understanding and preparing them to tackle the complexities of the business world effectively. Courses offered under outclass umbrella: Dropshipping, Creator challenge, Live Industry Immersion and majorly VIP - Venture Initiation Program ( Pre-seed, MVP, GTM, PMF). These courses are curated to teach students real world business and perform accordingly.

Position Overview: Outclass Manager will be closely working with the stakeholders: Director PGP, Head Outclass PGP, Team of mentors and operations, and students. As manager outclass you will closely work in building and modifying the curriculum for outclass, making students experience building a startup efficiently and full of learning. The person should be academically strong to judge the progress done and to evaluate their startups and performance. Experience in Incubators, investing and VC funds managing for 1 to 2 years is required and essential for the job role. The role will focus on building impactful experiences for students through creator-led workshops, venture incubation, and startup mentorship. The ideal candidate is passionate about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs, has a knack for coordinating high-impact events, and is skilled at fostering partnerships with key stakeholders in the startup ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Workshop and mentor coordination (Creators, industry experts, etc.): Design and execute workshops to provide students with hands-on learning experiences from top-tier creators and industry experts.Identify and onboard industry-leading creators and mentors to inspire and mentor students on their creative and entrepreneurial journeys.
2. Program development: Manage all aspects of the Creator Challenge, dropshipping and venture initiation program ensuring smooth execution and impactful outcomes. Leverage innovative strategies to maximize engagement and learning for participants.
3. Practicum-Based Startup Development: Curate and manage a venture initiation program for students pursuing startup ideas.Develop actionable outcomes for participants, emphasizing practical, hands-on learning
4. Startup Support: Provide guidance to students in their zero-to-one startup journeys.Facilitate monthly grants and other support mechanisms to help students launch and scale their ventures. Highlight program successes, such as the 25 students last year who opted out of placements to focus on startups
5. Partnership Development: Build relationships with incubators, venture funds, and accelerators to support program participants.Organize networking events, including dinners and workshops, with leaders from public and private markets to foster connections and opportunities.
6. General Program Oversight: Collaborate with the broader team to align program outcomes with organizational goals.Continuously innovate and improve the program framework to enhance its impact and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field; Masters degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of proven experience in investing, hosting workshops as part of VC funds, and incubators.
• Strong understanding of creator economy trends and startup incubation processes.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for mentoring and empowering students in their entrepreneurial endeavors