My Startup Lab - Build Real Startups

Build real startups. Learn by execution.

My Startup Lab is a startup execution lab where small teams build, launch, and grow real products. We focus on hands-on ownership, real users, and measurable outcomesβ€”not mock projects or passive internships.

What is My Startup Lab?

My Startup Lab exists to bridge the gap between theory-heavy internships and the real world of startups.

Here, you work on live products, take ownership of meaningful work, and learn how startups are actually builtβ€”from idea to execution, distribution, and iteration.

We operate with small, focused teams so every contributor has real responsibility and visibility.

What We Do

At My Startup Lab, we:

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Build Real Products

Build real products used by real users

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Run Experiments

Run growth and content experiments in public

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Learn by Shipping

Learn by shipping, measuring, and improving

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Hands-On Experience

Give early builders hands-on startup experience

This is a place for people who want to build, not just observe.

Current Projects

AI-Powered Productivity

Rise AI

AI-powered productivity app

Rise AI is a productivity-focused app that uses AI to help users stay consistent and intentional with their time.

What the team works on:

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    Product Development

    Product development and feature building

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    Growth Experiments

    Growth and distribution experiments

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    Content Strategy

    Social media and content strategy

Status: Actively being built and improved

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AI-Powered Productivity Active AI
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Content Brand & YouTube 25,000+ Subscribers Active
Content Brand

Grow with Ridhima

Content brand & YouTube channel (25,000+ subscribers)

Grow with Ridhima is an established content brand focused on growth, mindset, and self-improvement.

What the team works on:

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    Content Ideation

    Content ideation and formats

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    Distribution

    Shorts and social media distribution

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    Growth Experiments

    Audience growth experiments

Status: Actively growing

Education Experiment

AI Classes for Kids

Practical AI education for children (Ages 10-17)

An experiment in teaching kids real AI skills through hands-on projects. Students learn to build apps, create content, and master AI toolsβ€”not through theory, but by actually building things that work.

What the team works on:

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    Course Development

    Creating practical, project-based curriculum

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    Student Engagement

    Teaching live classes and supporting student projects

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    Growth & Marketing

    Testing different channels and messaging to reach parents

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    Product Iteration

    Experimenting with course formats, pricing, and delivery methods

Status: Active experiment with 200+ students enrolled

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Practical AI Education Active Education
πŸ“‹ CivilsAdda β€” UPSC Quiz App
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UPSC Quiz & Learning App New Education
Starting at
β‚Ή50 / test
or β‚Ή199/month unlimited access
UPSC Preparation

CivilsAdda

Where UPSC aspirants gather daily

AI-curated UPSC quiz and practice tests built on actual exam patterns. Topic-wise MCQs for Prelims across Polity, History, Economy, and Current Affairs β€” with detailed explanations. Pay β‚Ή50 per test or subscribe for unlimited access.

What the platform offers:

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    Topic-wise Practice Tests

    Polity, History, Economy, Geography, Current Affairs

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    Detailed Explanations

    Every answer explained with source references

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    Performance Analytics

    Track weak topics and improvement over time

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    Daily Current Affairs Quiz

    10 questions every day, curated from trusted sources

Status: Launching soon β€” Join the waitlist

More projects will be added to My Startup Lab over time.

Open Roles

Internship Opportunity

Social Media Intern

Focus: Ideas, content strategy, and account management

You will work on ideation and management across multiple social media accounts, including:

  • Product accounts (e.g. Rise AI)
  • Personal / founder brand accounts
  • Experimental or theme-based accounts

What you'll do:

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    Content Ideation

    Come up with content ideas consistently

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    Content Management

    Plan and manage posts across platforms

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    Analytics

    Track basic metrics like reach and engagement

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    Experimentation

    Test formats, hooks, and trends

What you'll gain:

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    Hands-On Experience

    Hands-on social media growth experience

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    Portfolio Work

    Public proof-of-work

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    Incentives

    Performance-based incentives

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    Long-Term Opportunities

    Potential long-term opportunities

Internship Opportunity

Software Engineer Intern

Focus: Building real product features

You will work directly on Rise AI, contributing to live production code used by real users.

What you'll do:

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    Feature Development

    Build and improve product features

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    Bug Fixes & Optimization

    Fix bugs and optimize performance

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    Learning

    Learn real startup engineering workflows

What you'll gain:

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    Practical Experience

    Practical product-building experience

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    Ownership

    Ownership over shipped features

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    Startup Exposure

    Exposure to early-stage startup development

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    Long-Term Opportunities

    Potential long-term opportunities

Incentives & Growth

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    Monthly stipend (β‚Ή5,000–₹10,000)
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    Performance-based bonuses

    Linked to clear goals

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    Real portfolio work and references
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    Long-term opportunities

    Top performers may be offered long-term or full-time roles

We reward execution and consistency.

How the Selection Process Works

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Short Application

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Quick Discussion

Or small task

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Final Selection

We keep teams small to ensure meaningful ownership and learning.

Who This Is For

My Startup Lab is a good fit if you:

  • βœ“ Want hands-on startup experience
  • βœ“ Are self-driven and curious
  • βœ“ Care about outcomes more than comfort
  • βœ“ Want to learn by doing

If you're looking for a passive or purely academic internship, this may not be the right fit.

Apply

Interested in joining My Startup Lab?

Apply to current roles and become part of a small team building real startups.

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