Founder's Office Intern, Strategy & Growth

About the Role

This is a high-ownership, generalist internship for someone who wants to understand how businesses are built, scaled and funded. You will act as Entrepreneur in Residence and will work across business strategy, growth initiatives, brand management, marketing, fundraising and business development. You will be involved in evaluating new opportunities, coordinating strategic projects, strengthening brand presence, supporting investor outreach and helping convert business plans into execution. This is not a conventional desk internship. We are looking for someone who can think independently, work with data, communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities and take ownership of outcomes. Think like an entrepreneur. Operate like a business owner. Execute with ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Business Growth

• Work directly with the Founder and senior management on strategic initiatives, business planning and growth strategies.

• Conduct market research, competitor analysis and feasibility assessments to evaluate new business opportunities.

• Identify new revenue streams, business models and expansion possibilities.

• Assist in preparing business plans, financial models, management reports and presentations.

• Track business performance, analyse data and convert findings into actionable recommendations.

• Brand Management & Marketing

• Contribute to strengthening DosBros' brand positioning, brand value, market presence and overall awareness across India.

• Work with external marketing consultants and the internal team to strategise, coordinate and follow up on marketing campaigns, promotional activities and brand-building initiatives, tracking timely execution and deliverables.

• Support new product launches, menu innovations, existing product promotions and seasonal campaigns, coordinating with restaurant teams for effective on-ground implementation and customer engagement.

• Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Research and identify suitable investors, including angel investors, HNIs, family offices, strategic investors and funds interested in consumer, food and beverage, retail or brick-and-mortar businesses.

• Build and maintain a structured investor database and outreach pipeline, and support initial investor communication and follow-ups.

• Assist in preparing and refining investor presentations, fundraising proposals, financial models, unit economics and business expansion plans.

• Coordinate investor meetings, maintain communication records and support the fundraising process, including information sharing and due-diligence coordination.

• Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

• Support franchise development, franchise partner coordination and expansion initiatives across India.

• Explore corporate partnerships, catering opportunities, packaged meals and institutional business opportunities.

• Coordinate with food delivery aggregators such as Zomato and Swiggy, POS providers, technology partners, franchise partners and other external stakeholders.

• Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships, new business models and opportunities to generate additional revenue.

• Manage business discussions, follow-ups and execution coordination with external partners.

• Project Management & Execution

• Take ownership of assigned business projects and drive them from planning through execution.

• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving marketing, finance, supply chain, technology and business development teams.

• Track project timelines, identify execution bottlenecks and follow up with relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure timely implementation of management decisions and strategic priorities.

• Prepare progress updates, reports and presentations for the Founder and senior management.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for someone who:

• Has an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in startups, business strategy and company building.
• Is comfortable working in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• Takes ownership and follows through without requiring constant supervision.
• Has strong analytical, research, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Can manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Is comfortable with business research, Excel-based analysis, presentations and external stakeholder coordination.
• Is proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented and execution-focused.

Previous exposure to a Founder's Office, CEO's Office, business strategy, business operations, fundraising, investor relations, marketing or management consulting will be an advantage, but is not mandatory. Freshers and candidates with 0–2 years of experience are welcome to apply if they demonstrate strong initiative, ownership and entrepreneurial thinking.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok.
• Strong research, documentation, presentation and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare business reports, investor presentations, research documents and analytical summaries.
• Interest in business strategy, fundraising, consumer brands and the food and beverage industry.

Internship Structure & Compensation

• Duration: 6 months.
• Probation: First 15 days of the internship.
• Stipend: ₹14,000 per month + performance based bonus upto ₹10,000.
• Working Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Full time, work from office.
• Joining: Immediate joiners only.

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Work Mode: Full-time, Work from Office