For overseas expansion, startups look to hire foreign Ivy League interns

As they prepare to expand overseas, Indian startups like Droom, Pepperfry and HealthifyMe are planning to hire foreign students from top universities including Ivy League schools for newer markets. Foreign interns are being hired ahead of expansion in order to not only familiarize them with the company's operations but also prepare a pool of manpower for handling overseas markets.

For instance, Droom, an online marketplace for buying and selling used cars, started by ShopClues founder Sandeep Aggarwal, has started a 'Global Internship Program'.  Under the program, the startup has been closely working with B-schools, primarily in the