Remote Startup
Internships

For learners eager to develop their entrepreneurial spirit or education institutions looking to inspire creativity and innovation, our remote startup internships nurture initiative and provide hands-on experience in dynamic environments.

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Why Intern at a Startup?

Joining a startup can provide learners with a thrilling experience, enabling them to gain valuable hands-on experience, try out different career paths, and learn what it takes to bring a business idea to life. It serves as an optimal method to assist them in determining whether they want to work for a startup, establish their own own venture, or pursue opportunities within a well-established company.

80%

employers said that internship experience is a critical factor they consider when hiring recent graduates (NACE)

75%

startup workers said the most appealing aspect was the opportunity to work on innovative projects (Hired)

41%

entrepreneurs are aged 30 or younger (US SBDC)

25%

of college-age Americans are interested in starting their own business (Babson College)

Common Questions Answered…

What is involved in a startup internship?

Startup internships offer learners the chance to work for a small company dedicated to inovating new products, services, or technologies. As part of this experience, they will engage with a team of motivated professionals, enabling them to contribute to the forefront of industry innovation.

What tasks will startup interns do?

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 learners to build a professional network that may be valuable in the future – startups oftern leverage their connections!

What skills will learners gain on a startup internship?

Learners can gain a range of valuable skills that will be useful throughout their 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 them to develop resilience and agility, as well as the ability to learn quickly and take on new challenges. Overall, offering startup internships to your learners can equip them with a well-rounded set of skills and experiences that can help to set them apart in the job market and accelerate their career growth.

More Than a Startup Internship

Don’t take our word for it – hear from remote startup interns…

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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.”