Business Development Intern

Nexus3 Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and direct access to the founding CEO

Leadership role in driving AI revolution

Compensation that values contribution and growth

Job summary

Nexus3 Capital is looking for a proactive Business Development Intern in Chicago, IL, for the summer with potential extension into the fall. The role involves conducting market research to identify opportunities for generative AI innovations, developing business cases, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or Technology, have strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for exploring new markets. Mentorship from the founding CEO is offered, enhancing career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Business, Technology, or related field.
• Experience in business development, market research, or strategy in tech or AI sectors.
• Strong analytical capabilities for interpreting data and identifying market trends.
• Exceptional communication skills for articulating complex concepts.
• Strong understanding of generative AI and its cross‑industry applications.
• Self‑driven, innovative thinker passionate about technology and exploring new markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research to uncover opportunities for generative AI innovations.
• Understand emergent use cases of AI and develop novel applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align AI solution capabilities with market opportunities.
• Engage with industry stakeholders to promote AI solutions and gather market intelligence.
• Develop business cases for market entry, including analysis and strategic planning.

Skills

Business development

Market research

Analytical capabilities

Strong communication skills

Understanding of generative AI

Innovative thinking

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Business, Technology, or related field

Job description

About Nexus3 Capital

Nexus3 Capital builds and invests in transformative enterprise SaaS companies powered by artificial intelligence, focusing on large vertical markets where AI can materially improve decision‑making and operational efficiency. Founded and led by Tim Stojka, a serial entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building cutting‑edge software companies.

Role Overview

Nexus3 Capital is seeking a proactive Business Development Intern to join for the summer, with the potential to extend into the fall. Your mission:

• Identify vertical markets that can benefit from or be disrupted by generative AI
• Understand the biggest issues and pain points faced by these industries
• Ideate ways to create AI-driven solutions that can be highly monetized
• Participate in the customer discovery process to validate problems and product‑market fits

This position offers direct interaction with the founding CEO, providing mentorship, entrepreneurial insights, and an opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research to uncover opportunities in strategic and vertical markets for generative AI innovations
• Understand emergent use cases of AI and develop ways to apply them in novel ways
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align AI solution capabilities with identified market opportunities
• Engage with industry stakeholders to promote our AI solutions and gather market intelligence
• Develop business cases for market entry, including market size analysis, competition, and strategic planning

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Business, Technology, or related field
• Experience in business development, market research, or strategy in tech or AI sectors
• Strong analytical capabilities for interpreting data and identifying market trends
• Exceptional communication skills for articulating complex concepts
• Strong understanding of generative AI and its cross‑industry applications
• Self‑driven, innovative thinker passionate about technology and exploring new markets

Preferred

• Engineering or Science/Mathematics degree
• Hands‑on experience developing software‑based prototypes powered by generative AI
• Strong technical understanding of how software products are built and scaled
• Experience in or knowledge of the energy or robotics industry

We Offer

• Mentorship and direct access to the founding CEO
• Leadership role in driving the AI revolution and industry transformation
• Compensation that values your contribution and growth