Departments
Research & Strategic Opportunities
Execution SOPs

Execution division

Execution begins only after a qualified opportunity is reviewed and assigned. Every submission, contact and commitment must be recorded.

E1

Funding, Investor & Program Applications

  1. Review requirements and create a task checklist.
  2. Request company documents through authorized channels.
  3. Draft answers using approved company information.
  4. Coordinate sensitive financial and strategic responses.
  5. Obtain approval for fees, equity, legal terms and disclosures.
  6. Submit the authorized application and save proof.
  7. Track responses, interviews and final decisions.

Communication and tools

Tool / workspaceResponsibility
Zoho CliqInternal discussions, assignments, urgent questions and coordination
Opportunity databaseOfficial research records and pipeline states
Task management systemOwners, due dates, checklists and progress
Shared repositoryResearch briefs, pitch decks and approved company documents
Authorized company emailFormal applications and external communication
Department dashboardWeekly review and management reporting

An opportunity is not assigned merely because it was mentioned in Zoho Cliq. It must have an execution owner and a task in the tracking system.

Suggested Zoho Cliq channels

rso-general · rso-research · rso-applications · rso-college-outreach · rso-events-awards · rso-daily-updates

Responsibility and approval matrix

R performs · A accountable · C consulted · I informed

ActivityResearcherExecutionCoordinatorFounder
Research opportunityRIAI
Verify research briefRCAI
Prioritize and assignCIR/AI
Prepare applicationCRAC
Contact colleges / organizersCRAI
Approve financial commitmentsICRA
Approve sensitive disclosuresIRCA
Submit authorized applicationIRAI
Report weekly resultsRRAI

Interns must never independently accept legal obligations, equity terms, confidential disclosure requirements or paid participation. Founder authorization is required for financial commitments and sensitive disclosures.