What is the Mavericks Program?
Want to learn the ropes of business from the best? Want to work directly with our CEO and top leaders? Want to own outcomes that matter? Welcome to the Mosaic Mavericks Program, your accelerated path to leadership.
The Philosophy
At Mosaic, we believe leaders aren't created by titles, they're built by ownership, trust, and the willingness to take on challenges bigger than themselves.
Our founder's story proves this. Revant Bhate started as an EIR at Rebel Foods, wearing multiple hats, CFO, CMO, Business Head. That experience gave him the foundation to build Mosaic. Now we're paying it forward.
Why "Mavericks"?
A maverick is someone who thinks independently and isn't afraid to do things differently. That's exactly who we're looking for, people who see ambiguity as opportunity, who choose growth over comfort, and who want to build, not just work.
The Proof: Our Success Stories
Some of Mosaic's strongest leaders started as generalists who stepped into ambiguity:
- Mohnish Karjodkar: Started as an EIR → Now Chief Business Officer
- Abhinav Gupta: Joined from Marico → Now heads New Product Development & Supply
- Mayank Kumar: Joined from an early stage startup → Now leads US Business
- Geet Rathi: FMCG transition → Now heads Brand Marketing for Mosaic
Each chose to bet on themselves. Each built their leadership at Mosaic. You could be next.
What Is the Program?
Duration
~2 years as a Maverick, after which you're expected to graduate to a leadership role
Structure
- Work closely with our CEO and one functional leader
- Immerse yourself in a function, then either take charge or help build our next big 0→1
- Get unfettered access to CEO for discussions and feedback
Potential Outcomes
After 2 years, a Maverick could become:
- Category Lead for one of our brands
- Lead of a geography (like a new market)
- Founder of a new 0→1 within Mosaic ecosystem
This isn't a training program. It's a launchpad.
Who We're Looking For
Ideal Profile
- 1-4 years of work experience
- Business generalist with PnL experience:
- Former entrepreneurs
- Senior Manager-level at fast-growth startups
- Core team at early-stage startups
- Former iBankers, VCs, PEs
- Functions: Business, Product, Finance, Category, Supply Chain, Product Development, Tech
Preferred Qualities (Not Mandatory)
- Has seen scale (minimum ~₹10-20 Cr/month PnL)
- Worked with high-quality founders
- Strong communicator with executive presence
- Excellent problem solver
- Humble and willing to learn
- Long-term view (4-5 years minimum)
- Shows evidence of using tech/AI to create leverage
The Selection Process
Step 1: Application
Maverick applications are open year round.
Step 2: Interviews
Multiple rounds with CEO and L-1 leaders (our senior leadership team)
What You'll Get
Learning
- Direct mentorship from CEO and L-1 leaders
- Exposure to every aspect of building a digital-first business
- Real problems to solve, not theoretical exercises
- Fast feedback loops
Ownership
- P&L responsibility from early on
- High-visibility projects
- Authority to make decisions
- Room to fail and learn
Growth
- Clear progression framework
- Leadership development
- Strategic thinking muscles
- Network of high-caliber peers
Compensation
Competitive market rates based on your experience
Teams You Can Work With
During your fellowship, you'll interact with leaders like:
- CEO’s Office
- Business & Category
- Revenue & Growth
- Finance
- Engineering
- Human Resources
- New Product Development & Supply
- Brand Marketing
- Marketplaces
- Supply Operations
Post-Hiring Support
- Reporting managers spend disproportionate time with you
- Regular check-ins and feedback
- Direct access to CEO for discussions and to give feedback on your team
Why Join Now?
Mosaic is at an inflection point as we scale from 1 to 10.
Here's what that means for you:
- Real impact: Your work moves business needles
- Fast growth: 2 years here is like 5 years elsewhere
- Future optionality: Leadership role at Mosaic, start your own thing, or join any top company
- Network: Build relationships with exceptional leaders
How to Prepare
Before you apply, ask yourself:
- Why Mosaic? What specifically excites you about our mission and business?
- Why now? What makes this the right time in your career?
- What's your edge? What unique perspective or experience do you bring?
- How do you learn? Can you share examples of fast learning?
- What's your ambition? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
The best Mavericks come prepared with thoughtful answers.
Join the Legacy
The Mavericks Program is how we're building Mosaic's next generation of leaders. Every Maverick becomes part of our story, a story of people who chose ownership over job descriptions, who embraced ambiguity over safety, who bet on themselves.
The future of Mosaic will be written by the leaders we build today.
Will you be one of them?
"At Mosaic, we've always believed that leaders aren't created by titles, they're built by ownership, trust, and the willingness to take on challenges bigger than themselves. Mavericks is our structured way of institutionalizing that philosophy."
– The Mosaic Leadership Team