Growth & Strategy Intern - Partnerships and Talent Outreach
About the Role
Join an early-stage venture and play a pivotal role in building its growth engine from the ground up. This hands-on role focuses on sourcing and qualifying partners and talent, with direct visibility to the founders.
What you'll do
- Build and manage a database of potential partners, including organizers, venues, and planning teams, and approach them via calls, DMs, and emails.
- Source, screen, and reach out to talent through social platforms, communities, and referrals.
- Qualify leads and schedule introductory calls for the founders.
- Consistently follow up with leads and move them through the pipeline.
- Maintain a daily tracker to document outreach, responses, and lead status.
- Submit weekly reports summarizing outreach numbers, key learnings, and blockers.
This is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in business development and growth strategy while working closely with startup founders.
Requirements
Core
Strong spoken and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
Comfortable with cold calling, high-volume outreach, and handling rejection.
Ability to quickly assess the quality of profiles during screening.
Highly organized with a strong habit of follow-through.
Basic proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel.