Business Associate (Pre MBA Program)

Overview about Ripik.AI:

Ripik.ai is a fast-growing industrial AI SAAS start-up founded by IIT D/ BITS alumni and with extensive experience in McKinsey, IBM, Google and others. It is backed by marquee VC funds like Accel, Venture Highway and 25+ illustrious angels including 14 unicorn founders. Ripik.ai builds patented full stack software for automation of decision making on the factory floor. Today, they are deployed at more than 15 of the largest and most prestigious enterprises in India including the market leaders in steel, aluminium, cement, pharma, paints, consumer goods and others.

It is one of India’s very few AI product start-ups to be a partner to GCP, Azure and AWS. We are also the AI partner of choice for CII, ICC and NASSCOM.

If you're looking to join a fast-growing, impact-first startup that blends deep tech with real-world grit, Ripik is where you belong

About the Program:

This is a high-intensity, high-precision rotational program designed to groom future leaders at the intersection of AI, business strategy, and industrial transformation. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to real-world challenges in manufacturing, working across demand generation, solutioning, pre-sales, GTM strategy, and delivery operations.

The program is structured to give you deep cross-functional learning, followed by a specialized track — setting you up for accelerated growth either within Ripik or through top-tier MBA programs.

Who Should Apply:

We’re looking for ambitious, analytical individuals with a bias for action, strong communication skills, and the curiosity to dive into complex challenges. Whether your background is in economics, commerce, or engineering — if you want to understand how technology and business intersect in high-impact environments, this role is for you.

Program Structure:

Year 1: Cross-Functional Immersion

You’ll work on Ripik’s most strategic proposals and client problem statements — learning how solutions are designed, priced, and sold.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on high-value proposals across verticals (steel, cement, chemicals, etc.)
• Coordinate with internal teams (sales, engineering, delivery) and external stakeholders
• Curate solution designs and draft technical architectures for computer vision and AI systems
• Contribute to go-to-market plans and sales enablement collateral
• Learn how B2B pipelines and demand engines are built and managed

Year 2: Specialization Based on Performance & Fit

After a comprehensive review, you'll be assigned a focused role in one of the following verticals:

• Value Discovery & Strategic Consulting
• Technical Solutioning & Product Architecture
• Demand Generation & Marketing
• Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
• Operations & Delivery Management

Each track offers clear ownership, impact, and a pathway to long-term success.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world exposure to AI-led transformation in core industries
• Experience working directly with founders, CXOs, and on-ground teams
• Accelerated learning in solution design, GTM, stakeholder management, and operations
• Mentorship from cross-functional leaders
• A launchpad for either post-MBA growth or continued strategic roles at Ripik

What We Value:

• First-principles thinking and structured communication
• Curiosity, creativity, and the willingness to ask “why”
• High ownership and comfort with ambiguity
• Imagination — your ideas are welcome if you're ready to back them with action

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