Founder's Office Intern Client Acquisitions & Business Development

Founder's Office Intern – Client Acquisitions & Business Development

Company: Hightable

Location: Bengaluru (In-office / Hybrid, based on team preference)

Duration: 6 months (extendable based on performance)

Type: Internship with Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity

Stipend: Competitive, based on experience and performance

About Hightable

Hightable is building India's leading founder and leadership ecosystem — connecting startups, enterprises, investors, family offices, and innovation leaders through curated communities, strategic partnerships, and high-impact networking experiences. We're looking for a sharp, driven individual to work directly with the Founder's Office and help scale client acquisition and business development.

Role Overview

You'll sit close to the Founder, gaining direct exposure to how a growing ecosystem platform wins clients, structures partnerships, and scales membership. This is a high-ownership, execution-heavy role — not a passive shadowing internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and map target clients, potential members, and partnership opportunities (founders, CXOs, investors, enterprises, GCCs, accelerators)
• Build and manage an outbound pipeline — via LinkedIn, email, referrals, and event/network channels
• Own end-to-end outreach: qualify leads, schedule discovery calls, and support conversion through to onboarding
• Maintain and update CRM/lead trackers with pipeline status and next steps
• Assist in drafting partnership proposals, pitch decks, and client-facing collateral
• Support GTM execution for new initiatives, cohorts, or membership drives
• Coordinate meetings and follow-ups between the Founder's Office and prospective clients/partners
• Gather market and competitor intelligence to sharpen acquisition strategy

What We're Looking For

• Final-year student or recent graduate (any discipline; BBA/B.Com/Economics/Business preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication — comfortable reaching out to senior professionals and founders
• Prior exposure to sales, BD, GTM, or startup environments is a plus, not mandatory
• High ownership mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and fast pace
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple threads at once
• Genuine interest in startups, venture ecosystems, and relationship-driven growth

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship from the Founder's Office
• Front-row exposure to India's startup/VC/enterprise ecosystem
• Hands-on BD and GTM experience beyond typical internship scope
• Certificate of completion + Letter of Recommendation (performance-based)
• Strong potential for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) into a full-time growth role

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