Business Strategy & Growth Intern

About the Role

• Seeking a dynamic, business-minded intern from a top-tier management institute (IIM) to join the founding/core team.
• Ideal for hands-on exposure to startup operations: strategy, operations, stakeholder communication, and growth.
• Work directly with founders/leadership and gain a front-row seat to real business decision-making.
• Duration: 3-6 months
• Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and refining business strategy, go-to-market plans, and growth initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and pitch decks for internal reviews, investor updates, and client/partner meetings.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and industry benchmarking.
• Support fundraising efforts, including investor deck preparation and data room organization.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, operations, and product teams.
• Analyze business metrics and prepare MIS/reports for leadership review.
• Represent the company confidently in internal and external meetings.
• Identify process gaps and propose practical, implementable solutions.
• Take ownership of specific mini-projects with measurable outcomes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing or recently completed an MBA/PGDM from a top-tier IIM.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Genuine interest in business strategy, entrepreneurship, and the startup ecosystem.
• High ownership mindset; comfortable with ambiguity and fast pace.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Prior internship/project experience in a startup, consulting, or entrepreneurial venture is a plus, but not mandatory.

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship and exposure to founders/leadership in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Real ownership of projects with tangible business impact.
• A 360-degree view of how a business is built and scaled.
• Opportunity to build your network within the startup/entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Potential for a pre-placement offer (PPO) based on performance.