Duration: 3-6 months, flexible start date

Essence VC is seeking a driven and technically inclined intern to join our operations and platform team. If you're passionate about data/AI software infrastructure or early-stage investing, have coding experience, and are looking to dive into the world of venture capital, this internship is for you.

Who We Are:

Essence VC is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in data infrastructure and AI. We work closely with our portfolio companies to support their growth through strategic guidance, tech support, and platform resources.

What You’ll Do:

• Test Emerging Tech and Portfolio Products: Dive deep into our portfolio's products, providing insights into usability, functionality, and performance.
• Create Content: Build fun and engaging content around portfolio products.
• Portfolio Platform Support: Assist in building and maintaining resources that benefit our portfolio companies, focusing on scaling and optimizing their growth.
• Deal Flow & Founder Sourcing: Support our team by sourcing new investment opportunities and engaging with emerging founders through outreach and research.
• Social Media Engagement: Develop posts and content to promote the portfolio and the VC firm across various social platforms.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Previous professional internship experience, preferably in tech, venture capital, or software.
• Technical Skills: Strong coding experience (CS degree preferred). Familiarity with data/AI infrastructure or the tech industry is a plus.
• Motivation & Drive: Highly motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable moving quickly to execute and achieve goals.
• Passion: A genuine interest in the early-stage investing ecosystem and cutting-edge technology in AI and data infrastructure.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for creating content that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Education: Currently pursuing a Master’s or MBA is a plus but not required.

Why Essence VC?

• Learning Opportunity: Gain exposure to the fast-paced world of venture capital, supporting cutting-edge technology startups.
• Hands-on Experience: Be part of a small, dynamic team, where you’ll get real-world experience in both venture capital operations and platform building.
• Growth Potential: This internship offers the chance to build your network within the venture capital and tech ecosystems.

If you meet the qualifications above and are excited about an internship that gives you hands-on exposure to both the world of software infrastructure startups and venture capital, we’d love to hear from you.

Email career@essencevc.fund to apply and include your resume and a thoughtful note to let us know why you’re a great fit!