Open to Opportunities  ·  Cuttack, Odisha

Building
Innovation.
Empowering
Startups.

Assistant Manager
Programme Management
Incubation Operations
AI Workflow Automation

Startup ecosystem professional with hands-on experience in incubation operations, programme management, stakeholder engagement, branding, documentation, event execution, and AI-driven workflow optimisation across startups, institutions, and government-supported ecosystems.

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Startups Supported

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Schools Engaged

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Deliverables

Nitish Kumar Sahoo

Location

Cuttack, Odisha

Organisation

AIC Nalanda

Education

BCA, Dreams Univ.

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Startup Incubation
Programme Operations
ATL Sarathi
IdeaNest 7.0
Branding & Design
AI Workflow Automation
Viksit Bharat Buildathon
Ecosystem Builder
Startup Incubation
Programme Operations
ATL Sarathi
IdeaNest 7.0
Branding & Design
AI Workflow Automation
Viksit Bharat Buildathon
Ecosystem Builder
About Me

The person
behind the programmes

I began my professional journey as an international freelance video editor before transitioning into the startup ecosystem, where I rapidly progressed from Intern to Assistant Manager through consistent execution, ownership, and leadership.

Today, I manage incubation programmes, coordinate startup support initiatives, oversee innovation events, prepare strategic reports and presentations, and optimise organisational workflows using AI-powered solutions. My work combines operational excellence with creativity, enabling founders, institutions, and innovation ecosystems to execute ideas more effectively.

I enjoy solving complex operational challenges, building scalable systems, and continuously learning emerging technologies that improve productivity and organisational impact.

Builder Mindset

I don't just manage — I build. Programmes, brands, systems, communities.

AI-First Operator

Leveraging LLMs and automation to 10x programme efficiency and output quality.

Ecosystem Thinker

Connecting founders, mentors, investors, and institutions across Odisha.

Design Sensibility

Strong visual brand identity execution across digital and print formats.

Experience

My Professional Journey

From managing incubation activities to leading digital storytelling and AI workflow optimization. Click on each card to expand operational details.

Programmes

Incubation Programmes Led

End-to-end programme ownership across incubation, education & community cohorts

IdeaNest 7.0

Flagship

11Student

10-Week Student Pre-Incubation · Launched 24 June 2026

Student-focused pre-incubation programme nurturing entrepreneurial thinking through structured learning, expert mentorship, business model development and market validation.

StudentInnovationPre-Incubation

IdeaNest 6.0

Pre-Incubation

31Startups

10-Week Startup Pre-Incubation · Launched 24 Apr 2026

Structured pre-incubation providing expert mentorship, market discovery, business model development and investment readiness for early-stage startups.

StartupPre-Incubation

Vritika 2.0

Incubation

17Women-led

12-Week Women Incubation · Partner: Startup Odisha

Women-focused incubation programme supporting aspiring women entrepreneurs through mentorship, business development, networking and startup readiness support.

Women-LedIncubation

ATL Sarathi

Govt. Initiative

80+ATL

Atal Innovation Mission · NITI Aayog

National initiative where AIC Nalanda served as Nodal Agency for ATL schools across Odisha, engaging students and teachers in innovation, STEM and entrepreneurship.

EducationSTEMGovt.
Events Coordination

Major Events Coordinated

Strategic execution across advisory, investment pitching, local outreach, and flagship national initiatives.

Startup Support Clinics

Specialized regulatory, IP, and legal compliance sessions for early founders.

Mentor Advisory Clinics2 Sessions
IP & Trademark Clinics3 Sessions
Legal & Compliance Clinics2 Sessions

Funding & Pitch Days

Investor connection events bridging founders with angel networks.

Investment Pitch Sessions3 Rounds
Cohort Demo Day Showcase1 Event
Business Pitch Practice1 Session

Outreach & Networking

Local tech outreach programs driving startup ecosystem collaboration.

Cluster Community Days (Odisha)7 Events
Ecosystem Networking MeetsOngoing
Collaborative Cohort ProgramsContinuous

National Flagships

Coordinating scale hackathons and technology initiatives in the region.

Viksit Bharat BuildathonNational
Mega Tinkering DayNational
Key Achievements

Impact at a Glance

A measurable snapshot of outcomes, leadership milestones, and nationwide initiatives led across incubation, school education, and startup ecosystem development.

Program Management

Driving incubation excellence, fostering local school innovations, and coordinating nationwide buildathons to fuel entrepreneurship across regions.

Metric
3

Incubation Programmes

Simultaneously led cohort-based startup incubation initiatives.

Metric
50+

Startups Supported

Facilitated growth and training across various cohort models.

Metric
80+

ATL Schools

Coordinated technology and STEM innovation initiatives.

Metric
150+

Deliverables Completed

Prepared professional reports, presentations, and branding assets.

Ecosystem Milestones

Key administrative deliverables, leadership activities, and program organization.

Led and supervised a team of 10+ volunteers across multiple initiatives

Organised Seven Cluster Community Days across Odisha for tech outreach

Coordinated Viksit Bharat Buildathon — a major nationwide innovation initiative

Coordinated Mega Tinkering Day — a national-level technology initiative

Organised three investment pitch sessions for incubated startups

Designed decks & presentations for institutional and government stakeholders

Managed branding and communications across multiple digital platforms

Implemented AI-powered workflow tools to optimize operational efficiency

Skills & Tools

What I Bring to the Table

A unique blend of operational expertise, creative execution, and technical fluency

Core Competencies

Programme Management

Cohort execution, timeline planning & coordination

95%

Incubation Operations

Standard operating procedures & startup training

92%

Stakeholder Management

Bridging institutional, corporate, & gov partners

88%

Branding & Communication

Public relations, digital media, & alignment

87%

Event Operations

Clinics, demo days, & nationwide buildathons

90%

AI Workflow Automation

Operational efficiency tools & LLM pipelines

85%

Digital Workspace

Google Docs

Expert

Google Sheets

Expert

Google Drive

Expert

Canva

Expert

Figma

Advanced

DaVinci Resolve

Advanced

ChatGPT

Expert

Gemini

Expert

Claude

Advanced

Antigravity

Advanced

Soft Skills

Strategic Programme Planning
Stakeholder Communication
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Content Strategy & Copywriting
Research & Report Writing
Volunteer Management
Data-Driven Decision Making
Workshop & Event Facilitation

Education

2024 — 2027

Bachelor of Computer Applications

Dreams University

2022 — 2024

Higher Secondary Education

St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School

2009 — 2022

Secondary Education

St. Xavier's High School

Contact

Let's Build Something Together

Actively exploring roles in programme management, startup ecosystems, operations, branding, and community building. Open to full-time, contract, and consulting opportunities.