Business Development Intern
Vessel Talent is a boutique recruiting firm that partners with top-tier VCs in the Bay Area to help their portfolio of AI and hard tech startups build world-class engineering teams. We have an agency mentality in how we work but an in-house background in how we operate. We’re highly technical, genuinely human to our clients and candidates, and most importantly—we deliver results.
We're looking for a proactive, business-minded intern to join us in a fast-moving, multi-functional role. This is ideal for someone excited about wearing many hats, driving early-stage strategy, and jumping into brand, ops, and special projects.
3-month commitment (flexible), ideal for a summer intern or someone early in their career.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Spearhead the development of a brand new podcast from producing, editing, marketing and launch
- Update BD materials — pitch decks, one-pagers, case studies
- Build and manage an internal CMS
- Map out the landscape of relevant VCs in the AI, hard tech and defense tech space for potential business development opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- Self-starter who can unblock themselves and learn fast
- Experience with internships, side projects, or other proof you can make things happen
- Self-starter who can unblock themselves and learn fast
- Bonus: interest in AI, startups, or VC
Details
- Pay: $17/hr
- Duration: 3 months (with flexibility)
- Who: Summer intern or recent grad