Job Description

Job Title: Founder's Office – Business Development & Strategic Partnerships (Intern)

Location: BTM Layout, Bengaluru (Work From Office)

Employment Type: Internship (6 Months)

About the Role

We're looking for a driven, entrepreneurial individual to join the Founder's Office as a Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Intern. This is a high-ownership, target-driven role for someone who wants direct exposure to how a business identifies growth opportunities, builds strategic alliances, and drives revenue — working closely with the founder from day one.

You'll be involved in both business development (client-facing growth) and strategic partnerships (alliance-building with other businesses, platforms, or organizations) to help scale the company's reach and revenue.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development

Identify, research, and prioritize potential clients and business opportunities
Conduct outreach (cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, networking) to generate leads
Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients from first contact to closure
Prepare pitches, proposals, and presentations for prospective clients and partners
Support in negotiating and closing deals under founder's guidance

2. Strategic Partnerships

Identify potential strategic partners, collaborators, and alliance opportunities aligned with company goals
Research and map out relevant companies, platforms, and organizations for potential collaboration
Support in structuring partnership proposals, MOUs, and collaboration frameworks
Coordinate with partner organizations to ensure smooth onboarding and execution of joint initiatives
Track partnership performance and identify opportunities to deepen or expand collaborations

3. Strategy & Founder Support

Work directly with the founder on go-to-market strategy, partnership strategy, and growth initiatives
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform business decisions
Prepare reports, MIS, and presentations to track BD and partnership pipeline progress
Represent the company at networking events, conferences, and partner meetings

Monthly Performance Targets

Minimum 15 business development calls/meetings per month with prospective clients or partners
Minimum 3 client or partnership closures per month (signed deals, confirmed collaborations, or MOUs)
Consistent pipeline tracking and reporting against these targets

What We're Looking For

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — confident engaging with founders, decision-makers, and partners
Target-driven mindset with strong potential to meet outreach and closure goals
Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail
Self-starter mentality with high ownership and comfort working in a fast-paced, unstructured startup environment
Ability to multitask and manage multiple relationships/initiatives simultaneously
Prior experience/internship in BD, sales, or partnerships is a plus but not mandatory
Must be based in or willing to commute to Bengaluru; this is a full-time, in-office internship at our BTM Layout office

Compensation

Months 1–3: 8,000/month stipend
Months 4–6: 15,000/month stipend
Total internship duration: 6 months, with potential for full-time conversion based on performance against targets

Why Join Us

Direct mentorship and visibility with the founder/leadership team
Steep learning curve across business development, partnerships, and strategy
High ownership from day one, with real exposure to founder-level decision-making
Strong foundation for a full-time role or career in BD/strategy/consulting
Opportunity to build a valuable professional network early in your career