MBA Strategy Intern

CXO India is not just a company; we are a high-impact movement. We are building India's most exclusive, AI-driven platform for C-suite leaders, connecting them to elite opportunities, market intelligence, and a private networking ecosystem. As an early-stage scale-up, our mission is to become the definitive strategic backbone for India's top leadership.

The Opportunity : This is Not a Typical Internship Forget fetching coffee or running spreadsheets. This is a rare chance to join our  core Founder's Office  as a strategic partner. You will work directly with our senior leadership on the most critical questions facing our business. We are looking for a high-horsepower MBA candidate who doesn't just want to learn—you want to build, influence, and drive real outcomes.

We are seeking the  top 1% of talent  from India's premier business schools. We believe that to build an elite platform, we must be an elite team.

Your Mission : What You'll Actually Do

Go Deep on User Validation :  Get inside the minds of India's top CXOs. You'll help design and execute validation strategies—from in-depth user interviews to quantitative surveys—to unearth product-defining insights.

Own Strategic Market Intelligence :  You will be our "eyes on the ground." You'll conduct sharp, comprehensive market analysis to identify new growth levers, untapped segments, and emerging trends before anyone else.

Lead Deep Competitive Dissection :  Go beyond a simple SWOT. You will perform deep-dive analysis of competitor products, platforms, and GTM strategies, identifying their weaknesses and our opportunities to win.

Develop Data-Backed Hypotheses :  Your research won't sit in a folder. You will synthesize your findings into actionable recommendations, build strategic frameworks, and present your case directly to the founders.

Who You Are : The Ideal Candidate Elite Academic Pedigree :  You are a current MBA candidate (final year) from one of  India’s premier institutes .

We are prioritizing candidates from premier universities for an  immediate (ASAP) start .

A "Spike" of Excellence :  You have a demonstrable, "spiky" talent in  Market Analysis ,  Market Research , and / or  User Validation . You can show, not just tell, us your skills.

First-Principles Thinker :  You are intellectually sharp, relentlessly curious, and can break down complex, ambiguous problems into their core components.

Startup DNA :  You thrive in a high-speed, high-ambiguity environment. You have a (pre) experience or a deep passion for the  startup & scale-up ecosystem .

Exceptional Communicator :  You have  excellent communication skills  and can articulate complex ideas with precision and clarity.

On-Site Champion :  You are  willing to work on-site in our Bangalore office , embedding with the team to maximize your impact.

What We Offer A Best-in-Class Stipend :  We pay top-of-market to attract top-tier talent.

Unprecedented Access :  Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the founding team. This is a front-row seat to building a high-growth company that no large corporate internship can offer.

Real, Tangible Impact :  Your work will not be theoretical. You will see your analysis and recommendations directly influence product, strategy, and our bottom line—fast.