Founder’s Office: Chief of Staff (Intern)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 work as the right hand to the Founder, sitting at the centre of everything happening at Hightable.
- This is a high-trust, high-ownership role for someone who can think ahead, execute fast, and keep multiple things moving at once.
- You will help the Founder plan, prioritise, follow up, and close loops across partnerships, events, growth, and operations.
- You will see how a startup community and GTM platform is run, with direct access to the Founder’s decisions, conversations, and priorities.

What Success Looks Like
- The Founder’s time is spent on the highest-impact work, because everything else is organised, prepared, and followed up.
- No task, commitment, or follow-up falls through the cracks.
- Projects and events run on time, with clear owners and deadlines.
- The Founder gets clear, timely updates, not surprises.
- Partners, members, and investors have a smooth, qualified experience with Hightable.

Roles & • Responsibilities1.

Founder

Support &

• Prioritisation
- Manage the Founder’s calendar, meetings, and daily priorities.
- Prepare briefs and background research before meetings with founders, investors, partners, and sponsors.
- Attend meetings when needed, take notes, and track decisions and action items.
- Follow up on every commitment and keep the Founder informed on status.
- Filter, organise, and prioritise incoming requests, emails, and messages.

2. Project & • Initiative Management




- Own and drive special projects assigned by the Founder from start to finish.
- Break goals into clear tasks, owners, and deadlines, and track progress.
- Coordinate across partnerships, growth, events, and community so work stays aligned.
- Flag risks and blockers early, and propose solutions.
- Run regular check-ins and keep a clear view of what is on track and what is delayed.

3.

Event

Planning &

• Execution
- Support planning and execution of Hightable mixers, conferences, and ecosystem events.
- Manage timelines, checklists, vendors, venues, guest lists, and invitations.
- Coordinate with sponsors and partners before, during, and after events.
- Handle on-ground coordination and post-event follow-ups.

4. Partnerships & • Stakeholder Management
- Support the Founder in managing relationships with investors, partners, sponsors, and members.
- Draft proposals, decks, emails, and partnership documents.
- Follow up with partners and prospects, and keep conversations moving.
- Maintain a clean record of all relationships and next steps.

5. Operations & • Process
- Set up and maintain simple systems for tracking leads, members, partners, tasks, and deliverables.
- Keep the CRM, trackers, and shared documents organised and up to date.
- Identify repetitive work and improve it with better processes, templates, and AI tools.
- Handle admin coordination: onboarding, documentation, invoices, and follow-ups.

6. Research, Analysis & • Insights
- Research startups, investors, competitors, and market trends.
- Pull together data and updates the Founder needs for decisions.
- Build clear summaries, one-pagers, and presentations.

7. Communication & • Reporting
- Draft emails, messages, announcements, and talking points on the Founder’s behalf, in the right tone.
- Share a daily summary of what was done, what is pending, and what needs the Founder’s attention.
- Prepare a weekly review covering priorities, progress, and blockers.





Who We Are Looking ForMust Have
- A dedicated and focused person who takes ownership and finishes what they start.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with confidence communicating with senior people.
- Strong organisation, planning, and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail, and the habit of following up until things are done.
- Discretion and integrity, since you will handle confidential information.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines calmly.
- 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).
- Comfort with Google Workspace, LinkedIn, and AI tools.

Good to Have
- Prior internship or experience in operations, project management, executive support, or consulting.
- Exposure to events, community building, or startup ecosystems.
- Experience building trackers, dashboards, or simple systems.
- Interest in startups, venture capital, and business strategy.

Mindset We Value
- High ownership and a bias for action.
- Proactive thinking: anticipating what is needed before being asked.
- Reliability: doing what you say you will do, on time.
- Calm under pressure and comfort with ambiguity.
- Professionalism, discipline, and respect for deadlines.
- Hunger to learn and take on more responsibility.

What You Will Gain
- Direct mentorship from the Founder and close visibility into how decisions are made.
- Exposure to founders, investors, CXOs, and the startup ecosystem.
- Hands-on experience across operations, strategy, partnerships, events, and growth.
- A strong foundation for a career in startups, consulting, VC, or leadership roles.
- A strong network and a track record of real ownership.
- 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 responsibilities and deadlines.
- This role is not suitable for those who need remote or flexible work, or who cannot commit to 6 months.

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