Founders Associate - Internship

About the internship:As a Founder's Associate, you will work directly alongside the leadership team, acting as a force multiplier for company growth. This position offers a strong potential for full-time role upon successful performance.

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Market Research & Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy: Conduct market analysis, competitor tracking, and build GTM strategies for taking new botanical products to domestic and international markets.

2. Process Automation & AI Integration: Identify repetitive workflows across operations, use cutting-edge AI tools to automate them, and document standardized operating procedures (SOPs).

3. Content & Policy Writing: Draft high-quality business content, internal guidelines, and operational frameworks.

4. Cross-Functional Project Ownership: Drive high-priority internal projects from ideation (0) to launch (1) with complete autonomy.Who can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:are available for full time (in-office) internshipcan start the internship between 1st Oct'26 and 25th Nov'26are available for duration of 2 monthshave relevant skills and interests* Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.* Freshers looking for jobs may also applyStipend:INR₹ 17,500 - 31,000 /monthDeadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Job offerSkills required:Market research, Effective Communication, Claude and Vibe CodingOther Requirements:Education:1. Final-year student pursuing a BBA, B.Com, or a related management degree, ORRecent graduate (0–1 years of experience) in BBA/Management.2. Proven Leadership: Active involvement in college extracurriculars, case competitions, event organization, or positions of responsibility (e.g., placement cell, fest head, club lead).Skills & Aptitude:1. Exceptional Communication: Clear, crisp, and persuasive written and spoken English.2. Tech-Adept: Tech-savvy, quick to adopt new software, and enthusiastic about leveraging AI tools (ChatGPT, Notion, automation tools) to boost productivity.3. Ownership Mindset: Curiosity and strong interest in manufacturing, D2C, or the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry.Bonus Points (Nice to Have)1.You are an ex-founder or side-hustler who has started a small business, built a product, launched a website, or built something from scratch.About Company:Herb Artizan is a B2B manufacturing company specializing in high-quality, organic-certified tea bag leaves and botanical spice powders. With over three decades of industry experience, we process raw botanicals into premium, world-class ingredients supplied to top wellness, tea, and food brands globally.We are building a dynamic team of young, fresh talent to help shape our internal practices, take ownership of critical operations, and drive the launch of new products into global markets. If you are eager to take on real responsibility and make a tangible impact early in your career, Herb Artizan is where you belong!Additional information:

Stipend Structure:

Fixed pay: ₹ 15,000 - 25,000 /month

Incentive pay: ₹ 2,500 - 6,000 /month

Job offer: On successful conversion to a permanent employee, the candidate can expect a salary of ₹ 500000 to 600000/year

Responsibilities

As a Founder's Associate, you will work directly alongside the leadership team, acting as a force multiplier for company growth. This position offers a strong potential for full-time role upon successful performance.

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Market Research & Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy: Conduct market analysis, competitor tracking, and build GTM strategies for taking new botanical products to domestic and international markets.

2. Process Automation & AI Integration: Identify repetitive workflows across operations, use cutting-edge AI tools to automate them, and document standardized operating procedures (SOPs).

3. Content & Policy Writing: Draft high-quality business content, internal guidelines, and operational frameworks.

4. Cross-Functional Project Ownership: Drive high-priority internal projects from ideation (0) to launch (1) with complete autonomy.