Founder's Office BD & Strategic Partnership (Intern)

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