Startup Operations & Investor Relations Intern (Business & Entrepreneurship)

Location: Remote (US - PST Availability Required)

Hours: 15 hours per week (Flexible around summer schedules)

Length: Summer 2026 Cohort

Compensation: $800 Monthly Stipend + Career Development & Professional Experience

Key Responsibilities

• CRM Pipeline Management: Maintain, clean, and track investor data and pipeline interactions within HubSpot.
• Investor Market Research: Identify, screen, and profile target angel investors and future venture capital opportunities.
• Outreach Execution: Coordinate outreach materials, follow-ups, and documentation logistics using Google Drive.
• Team Communication: Manage daily communication touchpoints using Slack and participate in weekly strategic Zoom syncs.

What We Offer

• Direct, 1-on-1 mentorship from the founder.
• Highly descriptive Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion, with the founder serving as a professional reference for your future job applications.
• Flexible hours to accommodate personal schedules or paid summer work.

Qualifications

• Current Undergraduate or Graduate student in Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt as priorities shift.
• Availability for brief communication touchpoints during standard business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST).
• Minimum of 2 academic or professional references.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your resume and a brief note on what you hope to learn about startup operations. You must start the first line of your message with the word "Velocity" so we know you read this post thoroughly. Applications without this keyword will be archived immediately.

Perks & Benefits

• Monthly Stipend: $800 monthly stipend to support your summer professional development.
• Executive Mentorship: Direct, 1-on-1 mentorship from the founder, offering a front-row seat to early-stage venture fundraising and startup operations.
• Industry-Standard Tool Mastery: Receive hands-on, resume-building experience with elite corporate tools including HubSpot, Slack, and Google Drive.
• Career Development: Receive a Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion, with the founder serving as a professional reference for your future corporate applications.
• True Flexibility: Fully remote environment with highly flexible hours designed to seamlessly accommodate your personal summer schedule or additional work commitments.