Company Description Shoal is reimagining social media by building the first Synchronous Social System, designed to replace isolated scrolling with shared, real-time experiences. Instead of a one-way broadcast feed, Shoal creates intimate “digital living rooms” where small groups actively consume short-form content together.

The platform is inspired by the natural behavior of shoaling fish, emphasizing organic social cohesion and user agency over opaque algorithms. Features such as six-person rooms, group-controlled content skipping, synchronized timelines, and “vibe-based” matching enable authentic co-presence and meaningful interaction. Shoal focuses on social health and connection, offering applicants the chance to help shape a new kind of social architecture.

Role Description The Founder's Office Intern will work closely with the founding team on a full-time, remote basis, supporting strategic, operational, and product-focused initiatives across the company. Day-to-day tasks may include conducting market and user research, preparing briefs and presentations, and helping translate product vision into clear documentation.

The intern will assist with founder priorities such as tracking key metrics, organizing information, and coordinating cross-functional projects. They may contribute to user experience experiments, content or community initiatives, and process improvements that enhance co-presence and engagement on the platform.



This role offers exposure to early-stage startup decision-making, with opportunities to take ownership of well-defined projects and collaborate directly with leadership.

Qualifications

- Solid analytical and research abilities, including user research, competitive analysis, and synthesis of complex information into clear insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create concise briefs, presentations, and product documentation.
- Organizational and project management skills, including task prioritization, attention to detail, and comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
- Interest in social media, consumer products, and digital communities, with curiosity about synchronous engagement and emerging social architectures.
- Comfort with remote collaboration tools and basic proficiency in productivity software (e.g., Google Workspace, project management platforms).
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and accept feedback constructively in a collaborative, gender-neutral, and inclusive environment.
- Prior internship or project experience in startups, product, operations, strategy, or community building is beneficial but not required.
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree program in a relevant field (e.g., business, social sciences, communications, design, or technology) is a plus.

📌 Founder's office intern (Unpaid) (Gurugram)
🏢 Shoal
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