Launchpad : The Ultimate Internship Cohort
Master the system used by top interns to land roles at high-growth startups. From founder outreach to offer negotiation.
The 7 Masterclass Modules
A hyper-focused curriculum designed for kinetic learning and immediate results.
Startup Hiring Blueprint
Understand how startup hiring actually works. Learn to differentiate between various stages and find your perfect fit.
- Startup vs Corporate
- Choosing Role/Stage
- Founder Mindset
- Hiring Mistakes
- Roadmap
Define your target role/industry and specific internship goals.
Complete understanding of hiring and clear target roles identified.
Build Your Profile
Build a profile startups actually want. From resume architecture to building a personal brand that converts.
- Resume from Scratch
- ATS Optimization
- Metric Bullet Points
- LinkedIn & Portfolio
- Personal Branding
Submit Resume V1 and perform a full LinkedIn optimization.
ATS-friendly resume and a polished, professional profile.
Finding Startup Opportunities
Discover internships beyond Easy Apply. Master the tools to find companies before they even post a job.
- Product Hunt & YC
- Hidden Job Boards
- Hiring Signals
- Career Pages
- Startup Database
Build a custom target database of 100 high-growth startups.
A pipeline of quality companies that never runs dry.
AI Research & Personalisation
Use AI to personalize every application at scale. Learn to research like a VC and write like a partner.
- Founder Research
- AI Workflows
- Resume Customization
- Cover Letter Gen
- Startup Products
Personalise applications for 10 high-priority startups.
Deeply customized applications instead of generic spam.
Cold Outreach Masterclass
Reach founders directly. Skip the HR portal and land in the decision-maker's inbox with confidence.
- Finding Direct Emails
- Email Frameworks
- LinkedIn Outreach
- Follow-up Strategy
- Outreach Tracking
Send 30 personalised messages to startup leaders.
A repeatable system generating direct conversations.
Scaling Your Job Search
Build a complete application system. Move from manual searching to a high-throughput job-seeking engine.
- Daily Workflow
- Tracking Systems
- AI Automation
- Weekly Review
- Follow-up Automation
Apply to 50 targeted startups using your new system.
Scalable process for finding and applying efficiently.
Interview Success
Prepare confidently and convert your interviews into offers. Master the nuances of startup storytelling.
- HR/Founder Rounds
- Behavioural Questions
- Technical Prep
- Salary Negotiation
- Follow-ups
Complete a comprehensive mock interview session.
Confidently handle interviews and maximize your offers.
Everything Included
More than just a course. A complete toolkit for your career.
Live Workshops Included
Resume, LinkedIn, AI, Outreach, Mock Interview, Office Hours, Q&A sessions.
Resume Reviews
Personalized Loom feedback on your resume structure and impact.
LinkedIn Reviews
Profile optimization to increase your search appearance and inbound leads.
AI Prompt Library
Optimized prompts for resume writing, cold emails, and interview prep.
Startup Database
Curated list of 500+ high-growth startups hiring for internship roles.
Cold Email Templates
High-conversion scripts for DMing founders and hiring managers.
Community Access
Private Slack group with peer learning and networking opportunities.
Lifetime Recordings
Access all session recordings and updates forever.
Assignments
Actionable tasks for each module to build your proof-of-work.
Meet Your Mentor
Atharva Bhutada
Founder, ApternoMentorFounder of Apterno and creator helping students land startup internships through practical systems, AI workflows, and founder outreach. Rather than teaching theory, Atharva focuses on implementation—helping students build strong resumes, optimise LinkedIn, personalise applications, and confidently navigate the startup hiring process.
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