Public Policy

About WinZO Games

WinZO is India’s largest social gaming platform aiming at building an astronomical tech strong gaming ecosystem in India. WinZO in a short span of time has emerged as the leanest Series C funded gaming startup in the Indian startup ecosystem. WinZO with a data driven DNA is working towards becoming the one stop-shop for online gaming users spread across every household in Bharat. With a vision of becoming a household name for Bharat, catering to their entertainment needs through interactive engagements, Paavan Nanda (co-Founder, WinZO, Zostel & ZO Rooms) and Saumya Singh Rathore (co-Founder, WinZO, Ex-Chief of Staff & Growth- ZO Rooms, Zostel, Ex-Times Group), are aggressively building the platform to not just capture market opportunities but also explore and maximize potential of social interactions as consumption drivers. Both of them are putting together WinZO piece by piece using tech and data to create a transparent and unique gaming experience for its users. WinZO, which hosts 100+ games in 12+ languages, has 80% users consuming the app in vernacular languages. WinZO has always yearned to mentor, guide and onboard games to be culturally relevant for Bharat. It also provides opportunities for housewives to translate and earn which empowers them economically. A 200+ members strong team with stellar professionals coming from global tech giants and companies such as Google, Amazon, Flipkart, McKinsey etc., WinZO is funded and backed by global gaming and entertainment investment funds such as Griffin Gaming Partners, Maker’s Fund, Courtside Ventures, Pags Group and Kalaari. WinZO is continually working towards revolutionizing the gaming ecosystem by creating a complete entertainment package through a slew of interactive features. Speaking of the larger picture the platform is driving unique initiatives that are constantly attempting to nurture and groom developers.

WinZO Values

Integrity, Excellence, Perseverance, Fine Judgment, Agility

About the Role

WinZO is committed to playing an active and constructive role in the on-going development of gaming policies that balance the needs of the company, the gaming community, and the society at large. We are looking for an experienced and visionary Public Policy leader to steer WinZO’s engagement with Indian and global governments, regulators, and policy institutions. This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role that goes beyond compliance. It’s about creating a global blueprint for responsible innovation in the gaming economy.

You will be responsible for shaping laws, influencing policy discourse, and driving ecosystem development for a sector that is evolving rapidly across geographies. From digital taxation and data privacy to foreign investment, AVGC growth, and competition law—your work will directly shape the environment in which WinZO and the broader industry can thrive.

What you will do

• Set the company’s long-term public policy vision and oversee all regulatory, legal, and government affairs engagements across national and global levels.
• Lead advocacy efforts with central and state governments (e.g., MeitY, MIB, Ministry of Commerce, AVGC task forces), influencing key legislative and policy outcomes.
• Collaborate globally with counterparts across 15+ countries to shape international gaming regulations, taxation norms, and compliance pathways.
• Drive legislative change on critical issues such as GST, TDS, DPDP, FDI norms, intermediary liability, and content moderation.
• Advise leadership on geopolitical and regulatory risks affecting operations, growth, or reputation.
• Unify legal, policy, and communication strategies under a centralized risk governance framework to drive compliant and sustainable growth.
• Lead strategic research initiatives by partnering with think tanks, embassies (e.g., Brazil, US), and policy institutions to shape narratives and provide data-backed insights.
• Represent WinZO at high-level engagements—including policy consultations, closed-door meetings, forums, and roundtables with ministers, regulators, and global advocacy groups.
• Forge strategic partnerships to build global developer communities, drive skilling initiatives, and activate ecosystem development through capital and collaboration.
• Steer competition and legal strategy, including navigating antitrust issues and building an IPO-friendly, investor-attractive policy environment.
• Plan and lead crisis response during regulatory or reputational shocks, ensuring business continuity and stakeholder alignment.
• Align internal stakeholders (product, legal, PR, growth) with public affairs goals, ensuring cohesive messaging and coordinated execution.

What you should have

• We’re looking for people with a hustler mindset, who are curious, eager to learn new things, with a passion for innovation, and work to be a little better every single day. This is not solely based on whether a candidate has previously done similar work or not. We’re looking for someone dynamic with below qualities in generous quantities to perform well in this role -
• 10+ years of experience in public policy, regulatory strategy, legal affairs, or government engagement (preferably in tech, media, or consumer internet sectors).
• Strong understanding of India’s legislative, regulatory, and political systems, with exposure to global policy landscapes.
• Deep expertise in areas such as gaming regulation, data privacy, taxation (GST/TDS), FDI, and intermediary liability.
• Proven ability to think strategically, lead multi-stakeholder negotiations, and manage ambiguity in evolving regulatory environments.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to distill complex issues for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work at the intersection of policy, law, communication, and business strategy.
• Experience collaborating across multiple internal teams and aligning stakeholders on high-stakes, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong track record of representing organizations at senior-level policy forums and regulatory consultations.
• Passionate about shaping the future of emerging sectors, with a proactive approach to tracking legal and regulatory developments.
• Keen interest in impact evaluation, public policy research, and comfort working with quantitative frameworks.

What we offer you

• A flat and transparent culture with an incredibly high learning curve
• A swanky informal workspace which defines our open and vibrant work culture
• Opportunity to solve new and challenging problems with a high scope of innovation
• Complete ownership of the product and chance to conceptualize and implement your solutions
• Opportunity to work with incredible peers across departments and be a part of the Tech revolution
• Most importantly, a chance to be associated with big impact early in your career

At our core, we’re a creative company. Ideas are where we live, and we love building magical products. It’s not just about features, it’s also about how they make people feel. So, we build at the intersection of the technical and the romantic. And it all starts with people, the right team that cares deeply about our mission, values, and our users. We value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, or disability status

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