Are you a self-starter with a passion for innovation? Do you thrive in an environment that encourages creativity and initiative? If so, an entrepreneurial or remote startup internship is the perfect opportunity for you.
Joining a startup can be a thrilling experience that allows you to gain valuable hands-on experience, try out different career paths, and learn what it takes to bring a business idea to life. It’s the best way to help you decide if you want to work for a startup, build your own, or work for a more established company.
employers said that internship experience is a critical factor they consider when hiring recent graduates (NACE)
startup workers said the most appealing aspect was the opportunity to work on innovative projects (Hired)
entrepreneurs are aged 30 or younger (US SBDC)
of college-age Americans are interested in starting their own business (Babson College)
A startup internship involves working for a small company that is focused on developing a new product, service, or technology. As a startup intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of like-minded individuals and make your mark on the next big thing in the industry.
The specific tasks and responsibilities will vary, but may include conducting research, assisting with product development, developing marketing strategies, managing day-to-day operations, and analyzing data. The goal of a startup or entrepreneurial internship is to provide experience and exposure to different aspects of the business, as well as an opportunity to work closely with experienced founders and industry professionals. It can also help to build a professional network that may be valuable in the future – startups always use their connections!
During a startup internship, you can gain a range of valuable skills that will be useful throughout your career. These may include project management, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, working in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment can help you to develop resilience and agility, as well as the ability to learn quickly and take on new challenges. Overall, a startup internship can provide you with a well-rounded set of skills and experiences that can help to set you apart in the job market and accelerate your career growth.
Don’t take our word for it – hear from remote startup interns…
MARA Banting College
– Remote Entrepreneurship internship, with a company based in the UK
“Virtual Internships helped expose me to different perspectives in business planning, which has helped me develop problem solving skills. I was able to understand the process of forming a company and the importance of backups. The highlight of my internship was my final project of creating and promoting the company’s Facebook group, both a challenging and satisfying project.”
Biggest skill gain?
“One skill that I feel is very important is my problem-solving skills. I am someone who usually is privileged in a sense that I rarely lack the resources to ensure I complete my tasks well. Though, due to the fact that the company was a startup, we lacked resources. My supervisor taught me different ways to obtain certain information and to overcome some problems, which led me to think out of the box.”
Any advice for future interns?
“Learn to think out of the box! Resilience and adaptability are key skills employers are looking for today.”
Work directly with the co-founders to create all marketing content, including research of blog topics and relevant content creation.
Identify and research opportunities that come up in new and existing markets. Prepare and deliver pitches and presentations to potential new clients.
Market research regarding AVOD (advertising video on demand) services in the Americas, Asia and Union countries.
Everything you need to know about your Virtual Internship
Choosing between large organization or a startup internships seems clear-cut when analyzing your options...
Read article
You may be at a crossroads where you’re thinking, now that the pandemic is over, why choose a virtual internship still?...
Read article
Meet Margaret, a third-year Carleton student, set on a career in sustainability but lacking the experience she needed to land a job...
Read article
2023 Virtual Internships. All right reserved.
