Event Date: – 19 June 2025
Event brief description
As part of the Galgotias Accelerator Program, a focused session was conducted on June 19, 2025, by Mr. Rachit Mathur, CEO of SHIFTZ, for the incubated startups at GICRISE. The session emphasized the importance of organizational structure in startups and how it impacts growth, accountability, and efficiency. Mr. Mathur shared insights on choosing the right team members, defining key roles, and building a robust hierarchy aligned with business goals. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, the session helped founders understand how to build high-performance teams and prepare their ventures for scalable success.
Event Description
Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chancellor Shri Suneel Galgotia and Hon’ble CEO Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, the Galgotias Accelerator Program continues to equip young entrepreneurs with actionable knowledge and guidance. On June 19, 2025, GICRISE hosted an insightful and engaging session by Mr. Rachit Mathur, CEO of SHIFTZ, as part of its ongoing capacity-building module for incubated startups.
Mr. Mathur, a seasoned entrepreneur and startup mentor, conducted an intensive session focused on the importance of organizational structure and strategic team building—a crucial aspect that many early-stage founders overlook. Speaking to the incubated startups under GICRISE, Mr. Mathur emphasized that the right organizational design is not just about defining roles but about aligning the team’s strengths with the startup’s mission and vision.
He began the session by explaining why startups need an organizational structure from the very beginning, even when the team is small. According to Mr. Mathur, a well-defined structure fosters accountability, encourages clear communication, and helps in laying a strong foundation for scalability. He discussed various types of organizational models suitable for different startup stages and business types.
One of the most impactful parts of the session was Mr. Mathur’s discussion on how to choose the right people for your startup. He stressed the significance of hiring not just based on skillsets but also on cultural alignment and shared vision. “A startup is only as strong as the team behind it,” he said, urging founders to be mindful and strategic while assembling their core teams.
He elaborated on corporate hierarchy, explaining roles such as the CEO, COO, CTO, CFO, and other functional heads. Mr. Mathur also broke down how each of these roles contributes uniquely to the startup’s growth journey—from operations and technology to finance and customer acquisition. This helped incubatees visualize the bigger picture of team dynamics and understand what future hiring might look like as they scale.
Interactive discussions, real-life case studies, and personal experiences made the session dynamic and relatable. Mr. Mathur also shared a detailed framework to help founders design their initial team structure, identifying key positions and responsibilities based on product type, market stage, and customer needs.
The session concluded with a Q&A round, where incubatees actively sought guidance on their specific organizational challenges and received practical solutions. Mr. Mathur encouraged them to think long-term and build adaptive yet robust structures to ensure sustained growth and agility.
Overall, the session was highly enlightening and left the participants with clear takeaways on how to structure their startups for success and build high-performance teams. The Galgotias Accelerator Program once again proved to be a transformative platform for startups aiming to thrive in today’s competitive innovation ecosystem.
Department Name – GICRISE
Event Outcome
The session by Mr. Rachit Mathur resulted in a deeper understanding among GICRISE incubatees about the significance of establishing a clear organizational structure from the early stages of their startups. Founders gained practical knowledge on identifying key roles, assembling effective teams, and aligning personnel with long-term business goals. The interactive discussion clarified doubts regarding corporate hierarchy and strategic hiring. As a result, many startups began re-evaluating their team compositions and organizational design to enhance productivity and scalability. The session empowered participants with tools and frameworks to build strong, growth-ready internal structures essential for startup success.
