Executive Talent Partner

About Turbostart

Turbostart acts as an innovation catalyst and extensive startup accelerator, focused on empowering early-stage startups with multifaceted support spanning technology, marketing, strategy, sales, and design. Having backed over 50 startups globally across India, the Middle East, the US, and Singapore, Turbostart fuels growth by delivering capital, expertise, and access to a vibrant ecosystem. Their five Centers of Excellence specializing in Technology, Marketing, Sales, UI/UX, and Investment Banking collaborate closely with founders and portfolio companies to tackle business challenges and ensure sustainable expansion.

Role Overview

This strategic Executive Talent Partner role at Turbostart is tailored for an experienced professional passionate about building leadership teams within Turbostart and its portfolio companies. Beyond conventional recruitment, this position demands immersion in each company’s business dynamics to understand leadership needs and future growth trajectories. The successful candidate will identify and engage high-potential passive leaders through extensive market insights, networks, and advanced executive search techniques to attract top-tier talent that will drive the ecosystem forward. Location: Bangalore with willingness to travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead executive search initiatives for senior leadership roles across Turbostart and its portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with founders, CEOs, and key leaders to understand business strategies and leadership requirements.
• Formulate and execute leadership hiring strategies aligned with organizational growth priorities.
• Source and influence passive executive talent through market mapping, networking, and strategic outreach.
• Establish strong relationships with CXOs, directors, VPs, and senior functional heads in relevant sectors.
• Conduct in-depth talent intelligence, benchmarking, and market analysis to spot and attract world-class executives.
• Develop and maintain a robust leadership talent pipeline for current and upcoming needs.
• Provide expert guidance to leadership on talent availability, compensation trends, and hiring strategies.
• Promote Turbostart’s employer brand within the executive community, positioning it as a preferred workplace for leaders.
• Ensure an exceptional and confidential candidate experience during the hiring process.

Candidate Profile

Experience and Skills:

• 15 to 20 years of demonstrated success in executive search, strategic leadership hiring, or talent acquisition.
• Preferably from top-tier executive search or leadership consulting firms (e.g., Michael Page, Korn Ferry, Egon Zehnder).
• Expertise in competitive market mapping, talent intelligence, and proactive engagement of high-level passive candidates.
• Proven ability to recruit senior leaders in sectors such as technology, SaaS, consulting, financial services, and startups.
• An extensive network spanning founders, CXOs, investors, and senior industry professionals.
• Deep knowledge of executive compensation structures, leadership assessment methodologies, and market trends.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Strong executive presence with the ability to establish trust and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent business understanding of various models and organizational complexities.
• Exceptional networking and relationship-building aptitude with a consultative hiring style.
• Strategic foresight to anticipate and prepare for future leadership demands.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.
• High levels of ownership, professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Resilient and adaptable, comfortable operating in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments.
• Passionate about organizational growth through leadership development.

What You Will Gain

• Direct impact shaping leadership across Turbostart and its portfolio companies.
• Close collaboration with founders and senior executives on critical strategic hires.
• Diverse exposure across high-growth startups and markets globally.
• An opportunity to utilize and expand your executive network for meaningful leadership placement.
• A high degree of autonomy and ownership in building executive search capabilities within an entrepreneurial startup ecosystem.
• A collaborative work culture emphasizing innovation, business growth, and founder success.