Growth Intern at Startup911
About Startup911
Startup911 is a funding intelligence platform helping founders, researchers, and professionals discover relevant grants, fellowships, and opportunities without wasting hours searching the internet.
We run a free, personalized newsletter that saves users 5–10 hours every week by surfacing only what’s relevant to them.
What this role is
This is not a typical internship.
This is a 30-day growth challenge where you will help distribute Startup911’s newsletter through high-quality, value-driven content across one primary platform of your choice (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Reddit, WhatsApp/Telegram communities, etc.).
Top performers move to paid roles in Month 2.
What you will do
Choose one primary platform (no spamming everywhere)
Post 1 high-quality value post daily related to:
Startup funding
Grants & fellowships
Founder mistakes & insights
Missed opportunities and deadlines
Softly introduce Startup911’s free newsletter where relevant
Engage thoughtfully with founders, students, and professionals
Track your posts and results using a simple shared sheet
Use a unique referral link to measure signups
Daily time commitment: 30–45 minutes
What you will NOT do
No spam comments or copy-paste promotions
No fake engagement or misleading claims
No random link dumping
No low-effort or AI-spam content
Quality > quantity. Always.
Who should apply
This role is for you if:
You want real experience in startup growth & distribution
You enjoy writing, explaining, or educating online
You’re curious about startups, funding, or entrepreneurship
You care about outcomes, not just certificates
You are comfortable being judged on measurable results
You do not need prior experience.
What you get
Startup911 Growth Contributor Certificate (with metrics)
Weekly group mentorship call with the founder
Public LinkedIn recommendation for top performers
Priority consideration for paid roles in Month 2
Real-world growth experience you can showcase in interviews
Direct exposure to how a real startup scales distribution
Qualification for Month 2 (any one)
50+ verified newsletter signups
OR strong engagement and reach on posts
OR exceptional content quality
OR meaningful community/partnership introductions
Only the top performers continue.