THE FOUNDERS

Sales & Sponsorships Internship

About The Founders The Founders runs a monthly Founders x Investors Pitch Event series in Mumbai. Each edition brings together 10+ early-stage startups, 20+ investors, and 80+ attendees for an evening built around 7-minute pitches followed by 7-minute investor Q&A;, closing with a networking session where founders, investors, and partners connect directly.

Our next edition is on 30th August, 4–8 PM, at AIC-NMIMS Incubation Centre, Vile Parle, Mumbai.

Role Overview

Role: Sales & Sponsorships Intern

Duration: 6 months

Stipend: ₹5,000/month + variable, based on your capability and results

Location: Mumbai — in-office at least 4 days/week (this is a hands-on sales role built around event selling and getting sponsorships, so in-person presence is required)

What You'll Do

Identify, research, and reach out to potential sponsors for each event edition

Sell event sponsorship packages via calls, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and email

Reach out to startups and invite them to apply to pitch at our events

Build and maintain a sponsor outreach pipeline, following up consistently until deals close

Negotiate sponsorship terms and coordinate deliverables with confirmed sponsors





Represent The Founders on sponsor calls and in-person meetings

Coordinate sponsor logistics before, during, and after each event

Track outreach activity, calls, and conversions, and report progress regularly

What We're Looking For

Strong communication skills — confident on calls and in writing

Comfortable with cold outreach, and doesn't lose momentum after rejection

Organized, follows up consistently, and doesn't let leads go cold

Based in Mumbai and able to come into office at least 4 days a week

No prior experience required — attitude and hustle matter more than a resume

What You'll Get

Direct ownership of sponsor sales for a real, running event

Hands-on experience in B2B sales, sponsorship deals, and event operations The chance to personally meet and build relationships with startups and investors at every event The chance to help host and expand events in new cities — Bangalore, Pune, and beyond, in addition to Mumbai

Certificate of internship completion

How to Apply

Send your resume or a short intro to [email protected] with the subject line "Sales & Sponsorships Internship."

📌 Sales and sponsorship intern (Mumbai)
🏢 The Founders
📍 Mumbai