Founder’s Office: Growth & Partnership (Internship)Company: Hightable (thehightable.world)

Internship Details

- Duration: 6 months (full-time)
- Stipend: ₹10,000 per month
- Mode: Work from Office only
- Location: BTM Layout, Bengaluru
- Working days: Monday to Saturday
- Timings: 10 AM to 7 PM

About Hightable
- Hightable is a global, invite-only community of seasoned founders, CXOs, and industry experts.
- We help startups with Money, Mentor, Market: funding, mentorship, market access, and community in one platform.
- Our work includes fundraising support, go-to-market strategy, global expansion, talent, and expert mentorship.
- We host mixers, conferences, and ecosystem events that connect startups with investors, mentors, and innovators.
- We work with a network of partners across the startup ecosystem.

About the Role
- You will sit in the Founder’s Office and work directly with the Founder on growth and partnerships.
- This is a hands-on, high-ownership, target-driven role, not a support-only internship.
- You will bring in new clients and members, close event partnerships, and build relationships with startups, investors, and ecosystem players.
- You will see how a startup community and GTM platform is built and scaled from the inside.

Monthly Targets
- 15 new client acquisition meetings per month
- 3 new memberships closed per month
- 3 event partnerships closed per month
- Progress is reviewed every week, and results are reviewed every month.

Roles & • Responsibilities1.

Client

Acquisition (Growth)
- Identify and research startups and founders who would benefit from Hightable’s community and services.
- Reach out through LinkedIn, email, WhatsApp, and calls to book discovery meetings.
- Achieve 15 qualified new client meetings every month.
- Pitch Hightable’s value (funding access, mentorship, GTM support, and community) clearly and confidently.
- Follow up consistently with every lead until it converts or is closed out.

2.

Membership

Conversion
- Convert qualified prospects into paying Hightable members, with a target of 3 per month.
- Understand each founder’s needs and match them to the right Hightable offering.
- Handle questions and objections, and keep communication smooth until closure.




- Support new members during onboarding so they get value from day one.
- Maintain relationships with existing members to encourage engagement and referrals.

3.

Event

Partnerships
- Identify and approach sponsors, venue partners, community partners, media partners, and ecosystem organisations for Hightable events.
- Close 3 event partnerships every month.
- Prepare partnership proposals and decks, and follow up on terms and deliverables.
- Coordinate with partners before, during, and after events.
- Support event execution: invites, attendee lists, registrations, and on-ground coordination.

4.

Strategic

Partnerships
- Build relationships with investors, accelerators, incubators, corporates, and startup communities.
- Explore collaborations that add value for Hightable members.
- Keep track of partnership opportunities and surface the best ones to the Founder.

5. Pipeline & • CRM Management
- Build and maintain target lists of startups, investors, and partners.
- Log every lead, conversation, and next step in the CRM or tracking sheet.
- Keep data accurate and updated daily.
- Monitor the funnel from outreach to meeting, conversion, and closure, and flag gaps early.

6. Founder’s Office Support
- Prepare meeting briefs, background research, and follow-up notes for the Founder.
- Draft decks, proposals, emails, and outreach messages.
- Join meetings with prospects and partners, take notes, and track action items.
- Research startups, investors, competitors, and market trends, and share useful insights.

7. Community & • Brand Support
- Support community engagement activities and member communication.
- Help with social media and content that promote Hightable events, members, and success stories.
- Represent Hightable professionally at events and in conversations with the ecosystem.

8.



Reporting & • Accountability
- Share a daily or weekly update on outreach, meetings booked, memberships, and partnerships progressed.
- Report monthly performance against targets.
- Flag blockers early and propose solutions.

Who We Are Looking ForMust Have
- A dedicated and focused person who takes ownership and finishes what they start.
- Strong written and spoken English, with confidence communicating with senior people.
- Comfort working toward numbers and monthly targets.
- Good research, follow-up, and organisation skills.
- Resilience: persistent and professional even when facing rejection or slow responses.
- Ability to commit to the full 6 months and work from office six days a week.
- Students, recent graduates, or anyone in a BBA, MBA, or related program (any stream is welcome if the attitude is right).
- Basic comfort with Google Workspace, LinkedIn, and AI tools.

Good to Have
- Prior internship or experience in sales, business development, outreach, or partnerships.
- Exposure to events, community building, or startup ecosystems.
- An active LinkedIn presence and a good network.
- Interest in startups, venture capital, and networking.

Mindset We Value
- High ownership and a bias for action.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn quickly.
- Reliability: doing what you say you will do, on time.
- Professionalism, discipline, and respect for deadlines.
- Hunger to grow and take on more responsibility.

What You Will Gain
- Direct mentorship from the Founder.
- Exposure to founders, investors, CXOs, and the startup ecosystem.
- Real experience in business development, growth, partnerships, and deal closure.
- Hands-on learning in event partnerships and community building.
- A strong network and a performance record you can show.
- Certificate of internship and recommendation on successful completion.

Commitment Expected
- This is a full time, 6-month internship.
- You must be present in the BTM Layout office Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM.
- You are expected to take full ownership of your monthly targets.
- This role is not suitable for those who need remote or flexible work, or who cannot commit to 6 months.

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