HIGHTABLE
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Job details:
HighTable – Growth & Partnerships Intern (Founder's Office)
Location: Bengaluru (OFFICE)
Duration: 4–6 Months (Full-Time Internship)
Stipend: ₹7,000 – ₹10,000 per month + Performance Incentives
About HighTable
HighTable is India's leading premium ecosystem for Founders, Investors, CXOs, GCC Leaders, and Enterprise Innovators.
We bring together entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, family offices, enterprise decision-makers, and ecosystem partners through curated communities, strategic partnerships, exclusive networking experiences, and high-impact events.
Our mission is to help startups and enterprises build meaningful relationships that lead to business growth, partnerships, investments, and innovation.
If you're passionate about startups, business growth, networking, venture capital, and community building, HighTable offers a front-row seat to India's innovation ecosystem.
About the Role
This is not a traditional sales internship.
As a Growth & Partnerships Intern, you'll work closely with the Founder's Office to drive HighTable's growth through a combination of:
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Development
- Community Building
- Membership Growth
- Founder Relations
- Enterprise Outreach
- Event Partnerships
- Ecosystem Development
You'll gain practical experience interacting with startup founders, investors, enterprise leaders, and innovation teams while contributing directly to HighTable's expansion.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partnerships
- Identify and engage startups, corporates, investors, incubators, accelerators, and ecosystem partners.
- Build and maintain a healthy partnership pipeline.
- Support partnership outreach and follow-ups.
- Coordinate meetings with founders and business leaders.
- Assist in preparing partnership proposals and presentations.
Business Development
- Research target companies and key decision-makers.
- Generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, email, referrals, and networking.
- Schedule meetings with founders, CXOs, and partners.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipelines.
- Support client acquisition and relationship management.
Membership Growth
- Promote HighTable Membership to founders and business leaders.
- Explain membership benefits and value proposition.
- Convert qualified prospects into members.
- Build long-term relationships with community members.
- Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new members.
Community Building
- Engage with founders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
- Build relationships across startup communities.
- Coordinate member engagement initiatives.
- Support community campaigns and networking opportunities.
- Maintain strong member satisfaction and engagement.
Event Partnerships & Execution
- Support speaker and partner outreach.
- Invite founders, investors, and CXOs to curated events.
- Assist in sponsorship and partnership coordination.
- Help execute networking sessions, roundtables, and flagship events.
- Ensure exceptional attendee experiences.
Market & Ecosystem Research
Research and map opportunities across sectors such as:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- FinTech
- SaaS
- DeepTech
- D2C & Consumer Brands
- HealthTech
- Enterprise Technology
- GCCs (Global Capability Centers)
- Venture Capital Funds
- Family Offices
- Corporate Innovation Teams
Prepare reports, market insights, and target company databases.
What You'll Learn
This internship provides hands-on exposure to:
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- B2B Sales
- Community Building
- Membership Growth
- Founder Relations
- Enterprise Sales
- Startup Ecosystem
- Venture Capital
- GTM Strategy
- Networking & Relationship Management
- CRM & Sales Pipeline Management
- Event Marketing & Execution
- Professional Communication & Negotiation
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Passionate about startups and entrepreneurship.
- Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
- Confident speaking with founders, CXOs, and business leaders.
- Self-driven, proactive, and execution-focused.
- Curious and eager to learn.
- Comfortable using LinkedIn and digital networking platforms.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
Students pursuing or recently completing:
- MBA
- BBA
- BBM
- Engineering
- Commerce
- Marketing
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Any discipline with a strong interest in business growth and partnerships
Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.
Bonus Skills
You'll stand out if you have experience with:
- LinkedIn networking
- Cold outreach
- Business development
- Sales
- Event management
- Startup ecosystems
- Campus leadership
- Community management
- Marketing
- Content creation
- CRM tools
- Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
- AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.)
Success Metrics
Your success will be measured on:
- Qualified partnership conversations
- Business meetings scheduled
- Membership conversions
- Strategic partnership closures
- Community engagement and growth
- Event participation and registrations
- Sponsorship support
- CRM accuracy and pipeline management
- Initiative, ownership, and execution quality
- Team collaboration and professionalism
Compensation & BenefitsMonthly Stipend
₹7,000 – ₹10,000 per month, based on skills, experience, interview performance, and availability.
Performance Incentives
In addition to the monthly stipend, interns are eligible for attractive performance-based incentives for achieving or exceeding predefined goals, including:
- Membership conversions
- Qualified business meetings
- Strategic partnership closures
- Sponsorship and client acquisition
- Event registrations
- Community growth milestones
- Achievement of monthly and quarterly KPIs
There is no fixed cap on incentives for exceptional performers.
Why Join HighTable?
At HighTable, you'll gain exposure that goes far beyond a typical internship.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Work directly with the Founder's Office.
- Build relationships with startup founders, investors, CXOs, and enterprise leaders.
- Attend premium networking events and industry roundtables.
- Learn how strategic partnerships and business development drive startup growth.
- Develop practical skills valued by startups, consulting firms, venture capital funds, and enterprise organizations.
- Contribute meaningfully to a fast-growing startup ecosystem platform.
Perks
- Monthly Stipend (₹7,000–₹10,000)
- Attractive Performance-Based Incentives
- Certificate of Internship
- Letter of Recommendation for outstanding performers
- Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) for top-performing interns
- Mentorship from the Founder's Office
- Networking opportunities with founders, investors, and CXOs
- Access to HighTable's exclusive events and ecosystem
- Fast-paced learning environment with real business impact
Ready to Build the Future?
If you're excited about startups, partnerships, community building, business growth, and creating meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you.
Join HighTable and help shape the future of India's startup ecosystem—one relationship at a time.
Click on Apply to know more.