PGDM · Corporate Internship Project

Founder's
Office
Internship

Presented by Anirudh
Duration 8 Weeks
Institute FIIB, New Delhi
FIIB
Founder's Office · Strategy & Operations
152 Startups
Mapped
4 Work
Streams
8W High-Impact
Execution
02 / Overview
Internship Overview

Role & Context

Founder's Office Intern
FIIB · New Delhi
Strategy Content AI Research
Direct Exposure to startup ecosystem and early-stage operations
Cross-Functional Role spanning strategy, content, AI, and research
Execution-Driven tasks with high ownership and accountability
Founder-Level Proximity — worked on strategic and operational priorities
📍 FIIB, New Delhi
🗓 8-Week Engagement
⚡ Startup Ecosystem
🎯 PGDM · CIP
03 / Workstreams
Scope of Work

Key Workstreams

01
Lead Generation
& Research
Startup mapping & opportunity identification across 152+ companies
152 Startups Mapped
02
Content
Creation
Podcast editing, reels, and digital storytelling assets
Podcast + Reel Delivered
03
AI Initiatives
& Tools
Tool exploration, workflow enhancement & AI-driven thinking
AI Catalyst Role
04
Strategic
Projects
Portfolio, workflow system, agency collaboration & branding
E-Portfolio Built
04 / Research
Workstream 01

Lead Generation & Research

Research Pipeline
Ecosystem Scan 200+
▼
Active Job Openings 152
▼
Structured Database 100%
▼
Strategic Outreach Ready ✓
152 Startups with active
job openings mapped
Built a structured database of startups with active hiring activity
Conducted startup ecosystem research and hiring trend analysis
Identified outreach opportunities for strategic engagement
Organized data for actionable, strategic use by leadership
OUTCOME
Enabled structured opportunity tracking across the startup ecosystem
05 / Content
Workstream 02

Content & Creative Work

DELIVERED
Full Podcast
End-to-end production
Canva Premiere Pro
DELIVERED
Concept Reel
"How to Fish" storytelling
Canva Editing
Edited 1 full podcast using Canva & Premiere Pro — end-to-end ownership
Created 1 concept reel on "How to Fish" — narrative-driven content
Contributed to digital storytelling and audience engagement strategy
Developed creative assets aligned with institutional branding
TOOLS USED
Canva
Premiere Pro
Storytelling
06 / AI
Workstream 03

AI Catalyst & Tools

AI
Excel
Canva
Workflow
AI Catalyst
Explored and explained emerging AI tools to team members
Simplified AI for practical, real-world business application
Contributed to AI-driven workflow thinking and process improvement
Positioned as the team's "AI Catalyst" — bridging tools and execution
📊
Excel
Data Structuring
🎨
Canva
Content Design
🤖
AI Tools
Workflow Enhancement
🎬
Premiere Pro
Video Editing
07 / Branding
Workstream 04

Personal Branding & Workflow

E-Portfolio
Professional portfolio showcasing work, skills, and impact to stakeholders
Workflow System
Designed "Anirudh's Workflow" — a structured personal productivity system
Personal Website
Built a website to present work to seniors and key stakeholders
STRATEGIC INTENT
Structured visibility and professional presentation — converting work into a tangible, shareable asset for career positioning
Visibility
Credibility
Ownership
Positioning
08 / Exposure
Industry Exposure

Real-World Ecosystem

You
FIIB
Agency
Startups
Collaborated with a marketing agency — understood real-world campaign execution
Contributed to ideation and coordination across creative campaigns
Gained insight into the startup + agency ecosystem dynamics
Understood cross-sector collaboration between institutions and industry
Campaign Execution Agency Dynamics Startup Ecosystem Cross-Sector Insight
09 / Impact
Outcomes

Impact & Skills Developed

MEASURABLE IMPACT
0
Startups
Mapped & structured for opportunity tracking
0
Assets
Content deliverables (podcast + reel)
0
Streams
Cross-functional workstreams executed
0
Portfolio
Professional e-portfolio built & deployed
SKILLS DEVELOPED
Research & Analytics
Content Creation & Editing
AI Application
Communication & Ownership
10 / Conclusion
Learnings & Conclusion

Key Takeaways

01
Operated in a fast-paced, unstructured startup environment — built adaptability
02
Developed an ownership and execution mindset — from ideation to delivery
03
Understood practical AI applications in real business workflows
04
Strengthened adaptability and problem-solving across diverse challenges
"
This experience enhanced my ability to work across domains, take ownership, and deliver impact in dynamic environments.
Anirudh
Founder's Office Intern · FIIB
Strategy Content AI Research Execution
152 Startups
4 Workstreams
8W Duration
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