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by an member
in Seattle, WA, USA

1yr ago

JOB LISTING

233 applicants

Sourcing & Business Development Intern - Local/Remote

Via Maris

Seattle, WA, USA

We are seeking a motivated Sourcing & Business Development Intern to join our team. In this role, you will support our sourcing and business development initiatives by identifying and connecting with potential startup clients and assisting in building relationships within our VC portfolio network. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the U.S. startup ecosystem, work closely with founders, and develop valuable business skills.

Local / Remote:

both

Location:

Seattle, WA, USA

Preferred Start:

Nov 10, 2024

Hours Per Week:

Part-time: 10

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reply by an member 1yr ago
from University of Waterloo in Toronto, ON, Canada

Hi Adam! I am Jaydeep Chandak and I’m currently studying Mathematics & Business Administration at the University of Waterloo, where I’m blending my love for analytical thinking with a solid grounding in business. My experiences so far have given me a hands-on understanding of what it takes to support growth in a dynamic environment—especially at Finacus Solutions, where I helped shift our approach to increase our market presence by 30%, and at Mondelēz International, where I streamlined financial reporting to make analysis faster and more reliable. I’m genuinely drawn to the fast-paced, high-impact world of startups. My background in CRM, lead generation, and market research has taught me the value of being detail-oriented and strategic. I’m excited about the idea of diving into sourcing and business development, connecting with founders, and supporting their journeys. The chance to work with your team and learn from VC networks sounds like the perfect fit for me right now. I hope to hear from you soon! Thank you for this opportunity, redacted

reply by an member 1yr ago
from University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, CA, USA

Hi Adam, my name is Isaac Oommen, and I'm studying Integrative Biology and (intended) Business Administration at UC Berkeley. I'm interested in pursuing consulting as a potential career path and contributing to the development of start-ups seems like a great way to learn more about business development. I've worked with a Biotechnology start-up in the past, where I was involved with competitor analysis as well as microbiology lab work. I enjoyed how well I was able to get to know all the departments in the company, and I'd love the opportunity to work with a new start-up and see how I can learn while contributing my redacted