BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH INTERN Company: Polynovea Duration: 3 months Work mode: Remote Compensation: Unpaid internship / no fixed stipend at present COMPANY DESCRIPTION Polynovea is a DeepTech company building commercial software, intelligent systems, research infrastructure, and emerging technology around complex information, decisions, and human behaviour. Our work spans enterprise software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, systems engineering, data and decision systems, and long-horizon research. We build commercial products to solve real operational problems while developing the underlying technology, intelligence, and research capabilities that can support increasingly capable systems over time. Polynovea is currently expanding the go-to-market motion for one of its upcoming B2B software products, with an initial focus on small and medium-sized businesses. ROLE DESCRIPTION This is a 3-month, remote Business Development & Growth Internship at Polynovea. The role is flexible and outcome-oriented rather than based on a rigid 9-to-5 schedule. We care about consistency, communication, ownership, and getting the work done rather than monitoring fixed

working hours
. You will work directly with Polynovea's five-person founding team, gaining exposure across commercial strategy, product, technology, marketing, operations, and client experience while helping us build and scale an early-stage SMB go-to-market motion. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
• Researching and identifying relevant SMB prospects and target segments
• Identifying founders, business owners, and other key decision-makers
• Building and maintaining structured prospect lists
• Conducting outreach through LinkedIn, email, and other appropriate channels
• Managing follow-ups and maintaining an organised sales pipeline
• Qualifying inbound and outbound opportunities
• Understanding prospective customers' operational requirements and pain points
• Responding to initial enquiries and coordinating conversations with prospects
• Scheduling and supporting product demonstrations with the founding team
• Maintaining accurate CRM and prospect records
• Supporting prospects as they progress from initial conversation through evaluation




• Helping test and improve targeting, messaging, outreach, and follow-up strategies
• Contributing to experiments aimed at improving conversion and overall go-to-market performance
• Working with the founding team to develop a repeatable and scalable SMB acquisition process You will not be expected to independently conduct complex product demonstrations or commercial negotiations from day one. You will work closely with the founding team as opportunities progress. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who:
• Has robust written and verbal communication skills
• Is comfortable initiating conversations with new people and businesses
• Can research companies and understand what they do
• Can identify relevant decision-makers within an organisation
• Has an interest in business development, B2B sales, startups, or go-to-market strategy
• Is organised and consistent with prospecting and follow-ups
• Is comfortable working with spreadsheets, CRM systems, and productivity tools
• Is curious about technology, AI, enterprise software, and how businesses operate
• Can learn quickly, take feedback, and take ownership of clearly defined responsibilities
• Is self-driven and comfortable working independently in a remote, early-stage environment Students, recent graduates, and early-career applicants are welcome. Previous formal sales experience is not required. Candidates pursuing or recently completing degrees across Business, Economics, Engineering, Technology, Data Science, or related disciplines are welcome, but we care more about ability, communication, curiosity, and attitude than the specific degree you hold. HOW WE WORK Polynovea operates with a high degree of flexibility. There is no rigid nine-hour working-day requirement for this internship. We expect the intern to manage their time responsibly,



remain available for agreed meetings and team coordination, communicate consistently, and complete the work they take ownership of. Because the role involves active prospecting and business development, some activities will naturally need to happen during normal business hours, particularly when communicating with prospective customers. Outside of those requirements, the overall working schedule can remain flexible. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN EXPOSURE TO This is intended to be a hands-on role rather than an observational internship. You will gain practical exposure to:
• B2B business development
• Prospecting and market research
• Outbound sales
• Lead generation
• Lead qualification
• CRM and pipeline management
• Customer discovery
• Product demonstrations
• SMB go-to-market strategy
• Sales and growth experimentation
• Client experience
• Commercial strategy
• Early-stage company building You will work directly with Polynovea's founding team rather than being placed several layers away from company decision-making. INTERNSHIP & COMPENSATION This is a 3-month unpaid internship and currently carries no fixed stipend. Polynovea is at an early commercial stage, and we want to be completely transparent about the compensation structure before candidates apply. As the company develops sustainable recurring revenue, our intention is to progressively transition roles onto paid compensation. Strong performance during the internship may lead to consideration for future paid opportunities as Polynovea grows. However, a paid position at the end of the internship is not guaranteed. APPLICATION You can apply directly through LinkedIn. If you would prefer to reach out to us directly, you can also send your CV along with a short introduction explaining your interest in the role to: Subrojit Roy — CEO & Co-Founder [email protected] Parita Thakkar — CXO & Co-Founder [email protected] Email subject: Application — Business Development & Growth Intern We care less about having an impressive sales CV and more about whether you can research well, communicate clearly, take initiative, follow through consistently, and learn quickly.

📌 Business Development (Mumbai)
🏢 Polynovea
📍 Mumbai