Buddywise is a growing team of driven people on a mission to prevent the 340 million serious workplace accidents that happen every year. Buddywise is founded by experts in safety and computer science and backed by highly respected industry leaders and VCs. Our product makes workplaces safer by automating industrial safety monitoring and risk mitigation by utilizing computer vision and machine learning. We are a software company that understands the value of bringing technology to those who can really benefit from it.

Role overview:

The role of a Business Associate Intern is naturally varied. One day you might be working on high-level and strategic initiatives, the other you could be fighting operational fires and dealing with tasks as they are thrown at you.

We see the Business Associate Intern role as the perfect way to get experience in business development in its truest sense -  while building a business. It is the perfect role for you who want to be a founder yourself one day or have a role in the start-up ecosystem like a VC.  

What you’ll do:

• Work directly with the co-founder and CEO on commercial, product, and organizational development.

• Spearhead your own strategic initiatives, such as identifying which markets to break into next and how to set up a growth marketing strategy. These projects will be selected in discussions with you, based on your strengths and interests.

• Support legal work and finance decisions.

• Support our CEO in the fundraising process by working on a business plan, pitch deck investor relations, etc.

• Help build the operations of the company from scratch and implement key processes, decision-making frameworks, and automated workflows in order to prepare to scale up.

• Organize and execute meetings and events.

  
  

Who are you:

We know - sometimes, you can't tick every box. We would still love to talk to you if you think you're a good fit!

• You're  eager to learn and get experience as an early member at a fast-paced, rapidly growing technology start-up

• You have already had the opportunity to gain practical experience through an internship/business study activity in operations, business development, analytics or strategy.

• You want to get your hands dirty and learn how to build a business from scratch.

• You take a high degree of ownership in your work and are ready to attack unfamiliar problems with enthusiasm and a bias for action!

• You have a keen analytical mind and are proficient in tools like Excel

• You are a strong communicator

• You're self-motivated; Able to work independently and think creatively to deliver results

• You respect and honor people from all walks of life. Buddywise is an inclusive team and we treat people with respect regardless of their background.

What we offer

• Insights and growth in the world of venture capital

• Opportunity to build your own network 

• Being part of a  fun and diverse European team, all dedicated to creating a successful business

• An international environment that promotes diversity, and where there’s room to grow

• A strong company culture, with a constant feedback loop and employee development

Note: This is an unpaid position that can be part-time in combination with your studies or other work or full-time for a minimum of three months. For the right candidate, there might be opportunities for a full-time position in the future as we are looking to grow our team further.