Summer Internship Opportunity
Sway Ventures is a US-based venture capital firm investing in early to mid stage software/technology platforms. We invest in high performing teams with revolutionary technologies that are creating the next enterprise or consumer category. With a focus on strategic capitalization, business development support, and engineered exits, we provide great teams with the support they need to build the future. http://swayvc.com
We live by our principles not only for internal team members, but also our external friends and allies:
● #breakthrough
● #hustle
● #commit
● #unify
● #never_forget_the_customer
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sway Ventures is looking to hire a full-time intern to join us this summer (location flexible). This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team and gain hands-on experience within venture capital by supporting our efforts. Areas of focus and research will be in the following:
● Supply Chain
● Financial Technology (FinTech)
● Retail & Brands (Consumer Tech)
● Real Estate Technology (PropTech)
● Digital Health (Healthcare)
Candidates will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that are instrumental to the business, including, but not limited to, live deal execution and diligence, market research / mapping, fundraising, stakeholder management, and enhancing operational excellence. Candidates will also have a tailored curriculum
to get more familiar with venture capital business concepts and analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Our preferred candidate profile is as follows:
● Currently pursuing a BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Management Science, Computer Science or Engineering or
● Possess a BS/BA degree in Management Science, Computer Science or Engineering, and is currently pursuing a Master’s, PhD, or MBA degree in a related discipline
● Organized and Self Directed
● Demonstrable experience in self-directed research, information compilation and organization, and key attribute recognition and prioritization
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Ability to collaborate on an interdisciplinary team members to solve problems ● Self-starter with a positive attitude, intellectual curiosity and a passion for technology
Our work environment is fast-paced, flexible, and fun. We are looking for candidates who are interested in an 8-week opportunity from June through August. If you have a passion for software like we do, and an intellectual curiosity about the technology that will change the world, we’d like to talk with you.
If you’re interested, please submit a resume and a one-page summary including why you are interested in venture capital, which verticals in technology you are interested in, and a company we should be evaluating. Please submit your application to marston@swayvc.com with the email subject title as “2022 Summer Internship Application”. All submissions must be in by the end of day on April 15, 2022.
