Business Development Intern

Business Development Intern

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Most internships give you a desk. This one gives you a seat at the table. For the bold, it’s your chance to see what startup life really takes.

This isn’t about making coffee runs or shadowing quietly. You’ll be inside the room where decisions happen, and you’ll help shape them. So, naturally, if you have always wanted to know the high-adrenaline nature of a startup works, this is for you.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Business Analyst Intern who’s proactive, curious, and not afraid to challenge the way things are done. This is a hands-on role that blends sales support, lead generation, and online community engagement. You’ll work closely with the founding team and contribute directly to growth efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and nurture online communities (Slack, LinkedIn, Discord, etc.).
• Support the sales process; from lead qualification to follow-ups.
• Research and identify potential leads and opportunities.
• Assist with CRM updates and tracking outreach metrics.
• Bring fresh perspectives to existing processes and suggest improvements.

Who we’re looking for:

- Students (undergrad/grad) who are obsessed with startups and building things.

- Self-starters who thrive in ambiguity and take ownership.

- Strong communicators, quick learners, and critical thinkers.

- Open to any background—engineering, business, design, policy. We believe in mindset > major.

Note: If you are a first-generation graduate or from a minority community, we're extra excited to work with you.

Why join?

- Front-row seat to startup building. You get to execute your vision.

- Tangible ownership over work that actually matters.

- A network for life; with us, and with everyone in our network as well.

Programme details:

- Location: In-person, Chennai (remote only as a privilege, not the default)

- Duration: 4-6 weeks

- Commitment: Full-time

- Compensation: Stipend + performance-based bonus opportunities

How to apply:

A one-page writeup on why you want to join (raw thoughts matter more than polished English), or a short video on why this excites you.

DM me or email me your submission. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We’re keeping our team small and high-quality, so apply early.

Email: praveenbenedict@authenta.ai