Entrepreneur Services Intern

About the Role

The Entrepreneur Services Intern is a full-time, remote role that supports early-stage companies throughout the Keiretsu Forum Northwest investment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with founders.
• Collect and organize company information.
• Help prepare materials for investor meetings and presentations.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating online events.
• Track company progress.
• Update databases and CRM records.
• Compile reports for the entrepreneur services team.
• Basic research on market trends, competitor landscapes, and investor preferences.
• Support follow-up communications after pitch events.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure a smooth and professional experience for entrepreneurs and investors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software).
• Comfort learning CRM or database systems.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple entrepreneur and investor requests simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including professional email etiquette and the ability to summarize company information concisely.
• Analytical and research abilities to review pitch materials, understand basic business models, and gather relevant market or industry data.
• Interest in startups, venture capital, angel investing, or entrepreneurship, with a willingness to learn investment and due diligence processes.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a distributed team.
• Professionalism, attention to detail, and a service-oriented mindset when interacting with entrepreneurs and investor members.
• Preferred: coursework or experience in business, finance, entrepreneurship, or a related field; prior internship or project experience supporting startups or small businesses is a plus.