Founder Institute: Accelerator Program Intern (New York)

The Founder Institute (FI) is the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. We’ve helped launch over 7,500 companies in 200+ cities globally, that have raised over $2B in venture capital funding (portfolio valuation $30B).

We are looking for a super-organized and proactive Program Intern for our New York program, who is interested in startups to join our team. You will have the opportunity to see entrepreneurship, angel investing, and venture capital from every angle, attend remote Founder Institute sessions with top entrepreneurs, and more.

The ideal candidate can thrive in a fast-moving, exciting startup environment, and is interested in building a career through this opportunity. 

The Founder Institute is based in Silicon Valley, with additional team members working remotely from Europe, Brazil and Asia.

Role: NYC Program Intern

Duration: September 2025 – March 2026 (flexible). 5-10 hours/week.
Location: Remote with periodic in-person events

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Accountability Checks: Ensure our founders are on track by performing weekly homework checks.
• Weekly Summaries: Prepare and present weekly summaries for our Managing Directors of founder progress and strengths and weaknesses
• Presentation Assistance: Aid in the preparation of pitches, demos, and other presentations.
• Operational Duties: Assist with general day-to-day tasks and other duties as they arise to ensure smooth operations.
• Event Planning: Assist with planning and organizing startup ecosystem events. 
• Weekly Cohort Sessions: Attend weekly cohort sessions when possible; support meeting logistics. 

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine interest in startups and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• A responsible individual who can manage tasks and deliver on time.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to synthesize information.
• No prior experience required – just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

• Unique Learning Experience: Engage closely with entrepreneurs, gaining insights into the startup lifecycle from ideation to fundraising.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with a community of passionate founders, mentors, and industry experts.
• Course Credit: We will collaborate with your academic institution to ensure you receive course credit where applicable.
• Build Your Resume: This experience will be an invaluable addition to your CV, showcasing your dedication, initiative, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Equity: Opportunity to earn equity in the graduating cohort companies

IMPORTANT: Please send your CV and one paragraph on why you are interested in the role.
 
Note: This is an unpaid internship opportunity. While we value the contributions of all our team
members, as a pre-seed startup accelerator, we are currently unable to provide monetary
compensation. We will work with your institution to support academic credit, and there is opportunity
to receive a small amount of equity in graduating startups at the end of the fall cohort.