Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) – Industrial Materials
Location: Location Agnostic / Extensive Pan-India Travel
Team: Founder’s Office
Reports to: CEO
About Source
Source is India’s Leading Industrial Materials Platform, with presence across multiple Industries viz. Plastics, Paints, Paper, Building Materials,etc. and redefining how their Raw Materials move across the economy. We operate across Virgin Commodities, Recyclables, and Market Intelligence via Group companies. We sit at the intersection of Tech, Data, and Network. Having established ourselves as the largest materials distribution company in the Plastics sector, we are fast growing to take a leading position in other Industries. Source is geared up to grow 3x from its already leading position (read 3000cr+ in Annual Revenues), and is looking to onboard high-growth mindset individuals to join its journey.
The Hook
We have the capital, the tech-stack, and a network of 15,000+ buyers; now we need "Founders" to build new vertical empires. As an EIR for Industrial Materials (Chemicals, Paper, Coal, etc.), you are not an advisor—you are a builder. You will take a 0-to-1 concept and turn it into a highrevenue business vertical, operating with the intensity of a startup founder and the backing of a market leader.
Your Three Main Objectives
0-to-1 Vertical Build: Identify, validate, and launch new categories in Industrial Materials (e.g., Chemicals, Paper, Coal). You own the blueprint from day one.
Market Liquidity: Build the supply-demand engine by traveling extensively to industrial hubs to onboard the biggest importers, local traders, and domestic producers.
Profitability & P&L Ownership: Transition the vertical from pilot to high-velocity growth. Your success is measured by the bottom-line impact you create.
🛠 The Toolkit (What you’ll own)
Strategic Pillar
The Focus
The Delivery
Category Launch :
Market Entry
End-to-end ownership of vertical strategy, supply chain mapping, and initial sales.
Ground Execution:
Relationship Building
Extensive travel (15-20 days/month) to build trust with supply-side giants and demand-side MSMEs.
Platform Integration:
Tech-Led Scaling
Leveraging Source’s logistics, credit, and data engines to automate the procurement cycle.
Wealth Creation :
Profit Sharing
Driving aggressive unit economics where your upside is directly linked to the profit of your vertical.
👤 Who You Are
The Former Founder/CXO:
You have previously led a start-up or held a CXO role. You are comfortable with ambiguity and know how to move fast with limited resources.
B2B Industrial Veteran:
Deep experience in B2B Trading, Distribution, or Industrial E-commerce. You understand the nuances of commodities like Chemicals, Paper, or Coal.
The Ground Warrior:
You thrive in high-intensity environments. You are ready to get your hands dirty on factory floors and in wholesale markets across India.
Economic Owner:
You prefer a high-stakes, high-reward structure where profit-sharing is the most significant part of your compensation.
📈 Why Source? (The Value Prop)
Unprecedented Autonomy:
You operate as the "CEO" of your vertical with zero red tape and direct access to the Founder’s office.
The War Chest:
Skip the 12-month fundraising cycle. Use our existing 3000cr+ infrastructure and data engine to scale your business instantly.
High Upside:
Competitive Fixed Pay +
Aggressive Profit Sharing
+ Significant ESOPs aligned with our 3-year IPO roadmap.
