Most startups think interns are a luxury, something to explore “someday.” But what if they’re the key to your next growth spurt?
In this episode, Jesse Chor talks with Sabih Bin Wasi, CEO of Stellic, about how smart internship programs can power real growth, innovation, and leadership development—even in early-stage companies.
Whether you’re building a team or growing a business, this one’s for you. Sabih shares the story of how Stellic grew from a college project into a fast-growing education tech platform—and how interns have been there since day one.
From bringing energy and fresh ideas to creating a direct pipeline of top talent, internships can do way more than just check a box.
We break down:
🔹 Why hiring interns is worth the time (especially for startups)
🔹 How to design an internship program that actually works
🔹 Why in-person internships create stronger teams
🔹 How great interns can become your next great leaders
🔹 What non-tech companies get wrong about internships
🔹 Advice for students to stand out and land their dream role
Whether you’re a founder, a hiring manager, or a student looking for career advice, this episode is packed with real-world insights and stories—from Microsoft co-op shirts to how an intern became Stellic’s CTO.
🛠️ If you care about building a future-focused team, this one’s for you.
🎙️ Brought to you by
TANDA – Empowering frontline teams through better scheduling, onboarding, and performance tools. www.tanda.io
🔗 Where to find Sabih
LinkedIn: / sabihbinwasi
Stellic: https://www.stellic.com/
🔗 Where to find Jesse
LinkedIn: / jessechor
Instagram: / jessechor
Facebook: / jesse.chor
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessechor
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jessechor
🎉 Shoutout of the Week
Shoutout to Waterloo’s co-op program—a powerhouse of future talent that’s helped launch countless careers (and startups like Stellic!). Canada’s student game is strong.
Learn more at https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/
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