Founder’s Office Intern

About the Role

This role works directly with the founder across both Zudu AI and All Time Design businesses, and selected personal priorities. You will work directly with the founder on business tasks, team follow-ups, research, and selected personal coordination. You will start with clear priorities and guidance, then take on more responsibility as you learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Task Execution and Business Support
• Turn discussions and voice notes into a clear task list, confirm expected outcomes, break work into steps, and track deadlines.
• Assist with customer follow-ups, vendor coordination, interview scheduling, records, and small business projects.
• Complete assigned work and verify details before marking it as done.
• Team Coordination and Follow-Through
• Collect updates from team members and follow up on agreed deadlines.
• Help coordinate meetings and next steps.
• Flag delays and unresolved issues to the founder.
• Maintain a simple tracker of tasks, owners, and deadlines.
• Share concise updates on completion, pending items, and needs for assistance.
• Research and Problem Solving
• Research tools, vendors, products, and business opportunities using credible sources.
• Compare options, costs, and benefits, and suggest a practical next step.
• Prepare short summaries, comparison sheets, and presentations.
• Use AI tools to work efficiently and verify important facts before sharing recommendations.
• Founder Support and Organization
• Help organize schedules, prepare meeting notes, draft messages for review, and capture decisions and follow-up actions.
• Organize documents, contacts, and task records.
• Learn the tools in use and suggest simple ways to make recurring work easier.
• Personal Coordination and Confidential Matters
• Help coordinate agreed travel, appointments, purchases, service providers, and personal documentation.
• Research options and follow through on approved arrangements.
• Handle business and personal information with discretion.
• Obtain approval before making bookings, purchases, or external commitments.
• Ask for clarification when unsure.

Initiative and Learning

• Understand the purpose behind a task, ask focused questions, and bring sensible options.
• Take initiative within the priorities and boundaries agreed with the founder.
• Raise mistakes and blockers early, apply feedback, and learn new tools.
• Build independence by consistently delivering assigned responsibilities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Clear spoken and written English.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues and service providers.
• Basic ability with spreadsheets, documents, and online research.
• Familiarity with AI assistants is useful.
• Willingness to learn new software is essential.
• Reliability, honesty, discretion, and a willingness to help with both business tasks and agreed personal coordination.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or students who can commit to the agreed on-site internship schedule.
• Applicants from different academic backgrounds are welcome.
• People who learn quickly, think logically, enjoy research, and can explain their reasoning clearly.
• Organized people who notice details, keep track of several tasks, and follow through on commitments.
• Tamil is useful for local coordination.
• Comfort following up with people respectfully, asking for missing information, and seeking help when needed.
• College projects, events, volunteering, freelancing, side projects, or helping a family business can demonstrate ability.
• An MBA is not required.

Internship Details

• This is a full-time, on-site internship in Chennai.
• Duration, stipend, working hours, and the mix of business and personal responsibilities will be discussed during selection.
• You will receive direct guidance and feedback while gaining exposure to AI, design services, and business operations.
• A full-time role may be considered based on performance and hiring needs.