Intern

About the Role

Next Driver is an early-stage startup seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Founder's Office Intern for its upcoming pre-seed funding round. This internship offers hands-on exposure to startup fundraising, investor relations, business strategy, financial planning, and founder-led operations in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Assist in preparing for the company's pre-seed fundraising round.
• Develop and maintain fundraising documentation, investor pitch decks, business plans, and executive summaries.
• Support the preparation of financial projections, revenue models, valuation analysis, and fundraising strategies.
• Research and identify potential angel investors, venture capital firms, accelerators, and incubators.
• Build and maintain investor databases, outreach trackers, and fundraising pipelines.
• Support investor communications, meeting coordination, follow-ups, and due diligence activities.
• Help organize and maintain investor data rooms, financial documentation, and fundraising materials.

2. Founder's Office & Strategic Initiatives

• Work directly with the founder on business-critical projects and strategic priorities.
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, industry analysis, and market sizing (TAM, SAM, SOM).
• Support business planning, go-to-market strategies, partnership development, and growth initiatives.
• Prepare strategic presentations, management reports, and decision-making documents.
• Track business KPIs, operational milestones, and execution timelines.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution of strategic initiatives.

3. Business Operations & Execution

• Support day-to-day founder-led business activities and special projects.
• Assist in developing business processes, operational frameworks, and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct research and analysis to support business expansion and revenue opportunities.
• Monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and recommend actionable solutions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an MBA, preferably in Finance, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or Business Management.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Good understanding of startup ecosystems, fundraising, venture capital, and business strategy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
• Ability to prepare professional presentations, business reports, and financial models.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong willingness to learn and take ownership.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Understanding of startup valuation, financial modeling, and venture capital fundraising.
• Familiarity with pitch deck preparation, investor research, and due diligence.
• Experience with market research, competitive analysis, or consulting projects.
• Previous startup, consulting, investment banking, or venture capital internship experience.
• Familiarity with AI-powered productivity and research tools.