Founder's Office

About Us: Solinas, a deep-tech startup incubated at IIT Madras, is India’s pioneering asset management venture transforming the water and sanitation sector. Recognized and commended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Solinas is on a mission to tackle pressing challenges such as manual scavenging, water accessibility, and the prevention of floods and sewer overflows. At the core of our vision lies a commitment to developing homegrown, affordable robotics and AI solutions for pipeline inspections, manhole and septic tank cleaning, and underground asset management. Since 2018, we have transformed operations across 30+ cities, earning accolades such as Best On-Campus Startup by the Economic Times, an appearance on Shark Tank India, and partnerships with industry leaders like Ashirvad Pipes and The/Nudge Institute. On the global stage, Solinas has been named Best Southeast Asian Startup by Imagine H2O — a testament to our innovation, impact, and purpose-driven growth.

About the role: The

Founder’s Office

is the strategic nerve center of Solinas. Working directly with the leadership team, you will lead special projects across functions, manage investor relations, and drive fundraising activities while coordinating with legal and compliance stakeholders to ensure seamless execution. You will also enable operational excellence across the organization. This role is a blend of strategy, execution, and problem-solving — ideal for someone who thrives in high-responsibility, fast-paced, and dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work with internal teams in Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to develop, implement, and optimize key processes and programs.

Program Management & Leadership:

Lead high-priority, cross-functional projects across Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales, ensuring alignment and timely execution.

Fundraising & Investor Relations:

Drive due diligence processes, and prepare investor updates, presentations, and reports.

Partnerships:

Collaborate with the CEO and CTO to identify and pursue technology and business partnerships, and work with the Legal team to execute partnership agreements.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

Partner with the Founders to define key business priorities, strategic roadmaps, and OKRs, and ensure their effective implementation.

Innovation & Growth:

Pilot, structure, and scale new initiatives across geographies and verticals.

Advisory & Insights:

Provide strategic insights, manage key initiatives, and advise the Founders on critical strategic and operational matters.

Qualifications

Experience:

5 - 6 years of overall experience in a Founder’s Office, Program Management, or Consulting role, preferably in a high-growth startup environment.

Business Acumen:

Strong grasp of strategy and ability to translate goals into actionable execution.

Communication:

Excellent interpersonal and written skills; proven ability to collaborate across teams.

Organizational Skills:

Able to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously with strong attention to detail.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree is a plus).

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Bonus:

Market-aligned pay with performance-linked incentives.

Health & Wellness:

Comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness support.

Professional Growth:

Access to learning and development opportunities with direct exposure to leadership decision-making and deep insights into building and scaling a business.

Collaborative Culture:

Work in an innovative, mission-driven environment where your input shapes the company’s future.