Founders Associate Intern

ABOUT THE ROLE Work directly with the founder at an early-stage fintech and AI company developing technology-enabled investment banking services. You will take high-priority projects from initial research through recommendations and execution, contributing to growth, fundraising, operations, and recruiting. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Identify prospective clients and partners, develop outreach approaches, and help turn conversations into commercial relationships. - Research investors, refine fundraising materials, build financial analyses, and coordinate diligence and follow-ups. - Source and assess candidates and help create effective operating and recruiting processes. - Research new opportunities, address strategic questions, and execute other high-priority founder-led projects. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Zero to three years of experience, including internship experience in investment banking, a high-growth startup, management consulting, private equity, or an adjacent finance field. - Experience across relevant fields is valued, particularly a combination of finance and startup or commercial work. - Experience contributing to financial modeling, fundraising materials, business development, transactions, partnerships, or client outcomes. - Ability to work closely with a founder or senior executive and turn open-ended problems into clear recommendations and action. - Strong judgment, resourcefulness, commercial awareness, and discretion. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary is $80,000 to $110,000 annually. The internship is expected to last three to six months. Visa sponsorship details were not provided. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California, United States. The role is intended for someone based in San Francisco or able to work on-site there.