Working Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Initial Duration: 1–2 months, with potential extension based on mutual fit and business needs

Reports to: Founder

About the Role

Shivang Goley is a founder-led practice focused on customer feedback, reputation and business insights.

We’re looking for a Founder’s Office Intern – Strategy, Research & GTM to work directly with the founder across research, business analysis, go-to-market initiatives and internal projects.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys understanding unfamiliar problems, researching carefully, organising information clearly and contributing thoughtful observations—not simply following predefined tasks.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct market, competitor, industry and business research.
- Research prospective clients, market segments and business opportunities.
- Analyse information and turn findings into clear summaries and recommendations.
- Support go-to-market research, prospect identification and outreach preparation.
- Assist with positioning, service development and business growth projects.
- Prepare research and discussion notes for selected business meetings.
- Organise internal research, documents, decisions and follow-ups.
- Identify unclear assumptions, gaps or improvement opportunities and explain your reasoning.
- Use AI tools thoughtfully for research, ideation and productivity while verifying important information.
- Participate in selected local business visits and discussions where relevant.

Basic Qualifications You should be able to demonstrate:

- Strong online research ability.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Good analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Ability to organise information into understandable summaries.
- Ability to distinguish evidence, assumptions and opinions.
- Ability to explain the reasoning behind conclusions or recommendations.




- Ability to work independently after receiving initial direction.
- Comfort asking questions when something is unclear.
- Responsible handling of internal and client-related information.
- Comfort using or learning productivity and AI tools.
- Availability to work on-site in Gwalior.

Preferred, Not Required Helpful backgrounds or interests include:

- Business, commerce, management, marketing, economics or research.
- Market or competitor research.
- Business analysis or strategy projects.
- Customer experience or consumer behaviour.
- Entrepreneurship or early-stage businesses.

Previous internship experience is not mandatory. Academic projects, independent work or other evidence of the required skills can also demonstrate fit.

What You’ll Gain

You’ll work directly with the founder and gain practical exposure to:

Strategy · Research · GTM · Customer Insights · Business Development · Positioning · Internal Systems

Because the practice is still being developed, you’ll also see how research and business observations are translated into actual decisions, experiments and improvements.

How We Work

We value

Good work over busy work · Transparent communication · Respectful disagreement · Responsible AI use · Initiative · Confidentiality · Continuous improvement

Learn more: shivanggoley.com/how-we-work

Selection Process

Application → Short screening conversation → Practical/live exercise → Final discussion The process will focus on how you research, think, communicate and approach unfamiliar problems, rather than memorised answers.

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

- Are you comfortable working on-site in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh?
- Are you available to work on-site from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for an initial period of 1–2 months?
- Have you completed at least one academic, internship, personal or independent project involving research and analysis?

Work Location: In person

📌 Founder’s Office Intern – Strategy, Research & GTM (Gwalior)
🏢 Shivang Goley
📍 Gwalior