Golak Mobile Application Testing

The main goal for the project is to test an updated version of the Golak mobile application. This will involve several different steps for the learners, including: Understanding the existing features and functionalities of the Golak mobile application. Testing the updated version of the application for any bugs, errors, or issues. Providing feedback on the user experience and interface of the updated version. Ensuring the security and performance of the updated application. Collaborating with the development team to address any identified issues and make necessary improvements.

Community Development Intern

**Project Overview:** Golak, an early-stage fintech startup, is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and proactive Community Outreach & Marketing Project Intern to join our team. In this immersive internship project, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to transform informal savings and credit groups (ROSCAs) while gaining hands-on experience in marketing and community engagement within the exciting startup landscape. This multifaceted project is designed to leverage your creativity, marketing skills, and community outreach expertise to establish strong connections with our target audience and elevate Golak's presence in the fintech industry. Through a blend of strategic initiatives, content creation, and user feedback analysis, you will be instrumental in shaping our brand identity and fostering a vibrant user community. **Project Objectives:** 1.***Community Engagement***: Develop and implement a community outreach plan to connect with our users and potential customers on a personal level.  2. ***Brand Awareness***: Create and execute marketing campaigns to raise awareness about Golak's mission, values, and innovative fintech solutions.

Website Development

We would like to work with students to develop a new website that is easy to maintain while providing an appealing interface for users. This can be achieved through common site building tools such as Wix, Webflow, and WordPress. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Researching different site-building tools and their associated advantages / disadvantages. Conducting a needs analysis to determine which platform is most suitable. Building a website, with our assistance in providing the content. Providing training on updating and maintaining the website. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Testing prototypes with customers and refining ideas with feedback.

Digital Marketing Strategy

We want students to help us develop a digital marketing strategy to grow and engage our target market. We’d like to know how we can maximize different channels and what will work best for us. The main questions we’d like students to help us answer are the following: How should we promote our company? What social media channels should we utilize? What budget is appropriate for advertising? What messaging should we use?

Business Development Intern

About Us: Golak is an innovative fintech startup that is reshaping how people engage with informal savings and credit groups (ROSCAs). Our digital platform offers secure, transparent, and accessible solutions for individuals and communities seeking to improve their financial well-being. We are in an exciting phase of growth, and we are looking for a motivated and dynamic Business Development Intern to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission and gain valuable experience in business development. Project Description Golak is seeking a motivated and dynamic Business Development Intern to take on a multifaceted project. This internship project encompasses various tasks that contribute to our initiatives, including business plan development, crowdfunding strategy development, and mobile application testing. Project Objectives: 1. **Business Plan Development** Contribute to the formulation and enhancement of Golak's business plan by researching and identifying potential sources of funding through grants and investment opportunities. 2. **Crowdfunding Strategy:** Assist in crafting a compelling crowdfunding strategy, including content creation and campaign planning. 3. **MVP Testing:** Facilitate tests on Golak's MVP mobile application to ensure smooth operation and a seamless user experience.

Community Outreach & Marketing Project

**Project Overview:** Golak, an early-stage fintech startup, is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and proactive Community Outreach & Marketing Project Intern to join our team. In this immersive internship project, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to transform informal savings and credit groups (ROSCAs) while gaining hands-on experience in marketing and community engagement within the exciting startup landscape. This multifaceted project is designed to leverage your creativity, marketing skills, and community outreach expertise to establish strong connections with our target audience and elevate Golak's presence in the fintech industry. Through a blend of strategic initiatives, content creation, and user feedback analysis, you will be instrumental in shaping our brand identity and fostering a vibrant user community. **Project Objectives:** 1.***Community Engagement***: Develop and implement a community outreach plan to connect with our users and potential customers on a personal level.  2. ***Brand Awareness***: Create and execute marketing campaigns to raise awareness about Golak's mission, values, and innovative fintech solutions.

Graphic Design & Marketing Project

We are a new social good FinTech startup that is gearing up for fundraising and our first-ever crowdfunding campaign. We are looking to work with a student to help us develop digital assets for our crowdfunding campaign, in addition to other marketing related tasks for the project. Tasks may involve: Designing digital assets for the crowdfunding campaign and social media posts. Using MailChimp to design our email campaigns for our exclusive mailing list. Designing a simple company T-Shirt/Hoodie, with a unique slogan. If the student successfully completes video production tasks, with additional hours left to fulfill, the student may contribute to the following tasks: Develop written content for the crowdfunding campaign. Research and develop a list of community events, organizations, or online influencers/ podcasts, social media accounts to collaborate with. Conduct community and marketing outreach.

Video Production & Marketing Project

We are a new social good FinTech startup that is gearing up for fundraising and our first-ever crowdfunding campaign. We are looking to work with a student on a Video Production & Marketing Project. Through this project, the student will script, produce and edit videos that showcase our company’s culture, values and stories of some of our earliest users. Tasks may involve: Brainstorming various ideas for the video structure and content, and creating a storyboard for what the video will look like. Creating a script showcasing stories of our early users. Putting together a proposal. Filming and editing the final videos. If the student successfully completes video production tasks (with additional hours left to fulfill), the student may contribute to the following deliverables: Developing written content for the crowdfunding campaign Researching and developing a community/event outreach list.