Research Associate Internship

About the Internship

This internship offers hands-on experience conducting deep company analyses aligned with new mandates. Interns will explore business models, go-to-market strategies, customer segments, competitive positioning, and the core problems addressed by various hires. The role involves constructing a detailed company universe for each search, identifying and evaluating 10 to 30 credible talent pools based on sales motion, segment, stage, and organizational design—going beyond generic categorizations.

Interns will research and profile candidates using multiple sources such as LinkedIn, Crunchbase, company websites, Tracxn, press releases, and product review platforms. Maintaining up-to-date and decision-ready trackers will be essential, including candidate tiering status, rationale for fit, concerns, location, notice periods, and activity signals.

Additional responsibilities include creating intake questions for client kickoff meetings and participating in these calls, crafting personalized cold outreach messages referencing specific candidate backgrounds, conducting preliminary candidate interviews, and delivering calibrated assessments to the Lead Consultant. The intern will also monitor sector developments such as funding rounds, leadership transitions, layoffs, and market expansions, integrating these insights into ongoing searches.

Candidate Profile and Eligibility

Applicants must be available for a full-time in-office internship starting between August 4, 2026, and September 8, 2026, and commit to a two-month duration. Ideal candidates are post-MBA/PGDM (batch 2025 or 2026), either completed or completing their degree by the joining date, and possess 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships in recruiting, consulting, research, or go-to-market roles.

Strong written English skills are critical for composing rationales and outreach communications. Candidates should demonstrate comfort working with ambiguous briefs, a genuine curiosity about business monetization, and preferably have exposure to executive search or talent research firms, startups, VC/PE, consulting, or market intelligence roles. Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and analytical skills (Excel, Power BI, SQL) are advantageous. Possession of experience building decision-support dashboards and familiarity with AI-assisted research tools is a plus. Relocation to or residence in Bengaluru is required.

About the Company

xto10x Technologies, founded by notable industry leaders including Flipkart's co-founder Binny Bansal, specializes in helping startups worldwide scale effectively into leading companies. In operation for over 3.5 years, xto10x has empowered more than 280 growth-stage startups and enterprises globally through services including the PeopleCues employee experience platform. The company supports sellers on marketplaces such as Amazon, Walmart, and Etsy and is backed by prominent investors and mentors within the Indian startup ecosystem.

Additional Information

This internship is full-time, requires onsite presence in Bangalore, and offers a monthly stipend between INR 20,000 and 30,000. The workweek consists of five days, with perks including certification upon completion and access to free snacks and beverages.

Application Deadline: September 4, 2026