This job description is for a Research Associate position at StartupLanes, a global startup ecosystem company. The role involves connecting with Indian professionals living abroad on LinkedIn and identifying leads who may be interested in investing in startups through an angel investment network. Research Associates will be paid Rs. 25 per qualified lead submitted to the investment banking team. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of work experience, 5000 LinkedIn connections, strong English communication skills, and the ability to search for and connect with contacts on LinkedIn.

1. Job Description: Research Associate
Introduction
StartupLanes (SL) is a Global Ecosystem for Startups present in 56 Cities across 15 Countries
and still growing. It is the fastest growing tech company in India and ranked 113 in the World
among the fastest growing companies by UK based Growjo. It is a funded Startup that is
growing rapidly. We have two Angel Investment Networks:
1. SL Angels
2. NRI Angels
SL invites you to join NRI Angels, The Angel Investment Network for NRIs and PIOs living
abroad.
Research Associate
Research Associate is the work from home job that is offered for people who wish to work in
flexible timing. This is a permanent role that offers pay on the basis of performance. This role is
suitable for stay at home mothers and people working from home during the Covid-19 times.
Mandatory Requirements
The candidate should have minimum 3 years of job experience, irrespective of the industry.
Also, the candidate should have minimum first 5000 connections at Linkedin. Additionally,
the candidate should be able to search on LinkedIn, Connect with people and interact with

2. them. In case the prospect requires to jump on a call, then the candidate should be fluently
communicate with the prospect.
Listing the mandatory requirements in bullet points:
 3+ years of experience
 Experience of connecting with people at LinkedIn
 Minimum 5000 LinkedIn connections
 Fluent in English – Written & Spoken
Work Process
The candidates will be working for NRI Angels that is an Angel Investment Network. An Angel
Network is platform for Angel Investors who invest in Startups. We provide the opportunities
of investment in Startups at early stage to the investors.
You have to connect with Indian people who stay abroad and offer them opportunity to invest.
The prospect should have surplus money to invest in startups and should be interested in
joining as a member of NRI Angels. This membership has a refundable fee of US$500.
You have to take the name, phone number, email id of the prospect and the suitable time to call
from the prospect. This lead should be passed to our Investment Banking team, they will call
the prospect and you will get the payment per lead.
Listing the mandatory requirements of a prospect (that you have to find):
 Must be living abroad
 Should be employed in a good company or self-employed/business
 Should be interested in investing in startups
 Should be aware about the refundable membership fee
 Should be an NRI or PIO.
 Should have a valid LinkedIn profile
 Should be willing to jump on a call with our IB team
 Should speak English/Hindi

3. Payment
You will be paid Rs. 25 per lead. In case the prospect says I didn’t provide the phone number or
I was not informed properly, then the lead will not be considered.
You can submit minimum 10 leads and then in multiple of 10 leads. We will pay you for
minimum 100 leads submitted within 5 business days of submitted 100 or more leads.
You will be paid for the lead, it doesn’t matter whether the prospect sign up for membership or
not.
People
StartupLanes has a pleasing and flexible work environment. As, it is an ecosystem for startups,
therefore most of the employees get maximum exposure to learn about innovation that startups
strives for. We are the fastest growing company in India and ranked 113 in the World by
Growjo’s list.
As part of our team you can contribute to shaping how our world lives, works and plays –
through next generation advancements in science and technology. We are helping the
entrepreneurs in creating a better world; you can contribute to the ecosystem and play your
part.
Our Leadership team comprise of many awesome people, following are the co-founders of SL
Entrepreneurs:
1. Shishir Gupta: CEO with 18 years of experience in business. He is a Lawyer, MBA and
Technology Evangelist.
2. Neha Gupta: Co-Founder, CTO with more than 12 years of experience in technology. She is
also the CEO of Nehash Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
3. SK Mathur: Chief Advisor, 75+ years of age who have worked as the President of Reliance
Industries Limited in the past and CEO of Expo Mart.
We have total 115 employees in entire StartupLanes Group.

4. Steps to be followed
1. Update your LinkedIn profile as “Research Associate” and select “StartupLanes.com” as
your current Employer there. This is important to build trust while you connect with
potential investors. Update your city as per the city allocated to you by StartupLanes.
You will be working in the same city (e.g. Boston, London, New York).
2. Connect with people who have Indian names of 60s, 70s and 80s generation like
Narendra, Pramod, Ashish, Neha, Rahul, Sakshi etc. who live abroad.
3. Start interacting with them and offer them investment opportunities in startups through
NRI Angels.
4. Inform them about the membership fee.
5. Ask for his/her contact detail and suitable time for call.
6. You now have a lead.
7. Submit this lead to our IB team.
8. An Investment Banker will call the prospect.
9. You will be paid according to the number of leads submitted.
Application Process
1. Make sure that you have a complete & descriptive LinkedIn profile.
2. Make sure that you have minimum 5000 connections.
3. Make sure you have a display pic at Linkedin
4. We’ll call you or email you after fill up this form:
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