Founders Associate Intern

ABOUT THE ROLE Work directly with the founder at an early-stage fintech company developing AI-powered investment banking services and media. You will take important projects from open questions through research, recommendations, and execution. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Identify potential 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. - Support recruiting by finding and assessing candidates and building effective team processes. - Investigate strategic opportunities and execute high-priority projects for the founder. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Zero to three years of experience, with experience in at least one relevant area such as investment banking, consulting, private equity, adjacent finance, or a high-growth startup. - Experience across multiple relevant areas is valuable, as is work in fintech, AI, or venture-backed startups. - Ability to take an unfamiliar problem from research through a clear recommendation and execution. - Experience contributing to financial modeling, fundraising, business development, deals, partnerships, or client outcomes is helpful. - Strong commercial judgment, resourcefulness, discretion, and communication skills; experience working closely with a founder or executive is a plus. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary: $80,000 to $110,000 annually. The internship is expected to last 3 to 6 months, with a start date around November 1. Visa sponsorship information was not provided. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California.