Founder's Associate Intern, Operations & Fundraising

UniPaith; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real ownership of meaningful projects

Mentorship & development

AI-native skills development

Accelerated learning in AI-native work

CPT/OPT sponsorship

Job summary

UniPaith, based in Boston, is seeking a Founder's Associate Intern to work directly with the founders on high-priority initiatives across the organization. You will support fundraising, investor materials, and weekly execution in a fast-paced, AI-centric startup environment.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to AI-powered entrepreneurship, mentorship, and potential pathways to full-time roles. Remote-friendly with CPT/OPT sponsorship considerations for international students.

Qualifications

• Current or recent bachelor's or master's student in business, finance, economics, entrepreneurship or a related field.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with consistent follow-through.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, and in PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides.
• Sound judgment in handling confidential information.
• Genuine interest in using AI tools as part of daily workflow.
• Ability to commit to the hours below for the full internship.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising: Build and maintain investor lists, track outreach and manage follow-ups.
• Prepare investor materials: Update the pitch deck, financial model inputs, and supporting materials.
• Drive execution: Manage the weekly priority list and keep company-wide projects on schedule.
• Build processes: Introduce lightweight processes and documentation for efficient operation.
• Build & scale with AI: Use AI tools daily to accelerate research, writing, and execution.

Skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Discretion

AI curiosity

Availability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student in business/finance/economics/entrepreneurship

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint/Slides

Job description

UniPaith is a fast-growing, highly anticipated AI software company based in Boston, US. We provide both student advisory services and institutional solutions in the college admissions process.

Powered by large language models (LLMs) and machine learning (ML). We are building a B2B2C platform that offers a well-informed, individualized, streamlined experience. We aim to fill the information-asymmetry gap in the college admissions and advisory industry.

Find out more about UniPaith here: www.unipaith.co

The Role

As a Founder's Associate Intern, you will work directly with the founders on the company's highest-priority initiatives across the entire organization.

You will play a key supporting role in scaling an industry-changing company that aims to challenge monopolies, reshape the college admissions industry from the ground up, and help millions of students and families receive better education and uncover potential at the same time.

This is a rare opportunity to operate at the center of business and entrepreneurship, gain direct exposure to fast-paced decision-making and AI-centric entrepreneurship, and help build a high-growth AI software company.

What You Will Do:

• Support Fundraising: Build and maintain investor lists, and track outreach and manage follow-ups.
• Prepare Investor Materials: Update the pitch deck, financial model inputs, and supporting materials.
• Drive Execution: Manage the weekly priority list and keep company-wide projects on schedule.
• Build Processes: Introduce lightweight processes and documentation that help the team operate efficiently.
• Build & Scale with AI: Use AI tools daily to accelerate research, writing, and execution.

What You Bring:

• Education: Current or recent bachelor's or master's student in business, finance, economics, communication, entrepreneurship or a related field.
• Organization: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with consistent follow-through.
• Tools: Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, and in PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides.
• Discretion: Sound judgment in handling confidential information.
• AI Curiosity: Genuine interest in using AI tools as part of your daily workflow.
• Availability: Ability to commit to the hours below for the full internship.

Nice to have:

• Industry Experience: Background in venture capital, banking, consulting, or a startup.
• Financial Modeling: Foundational modeling skills.
• Project Management: Experience leading projects or events for a student or professional organization.
• Admissions Knowledge: Familiarity with the U.S. college admissions process, from your own experience or from helping others.
• Languages: Proficiency in a second language.

What We Offer:

• Real ownership: Take responsibility for meaningful projects and contribute to decisions that directly impact the business and fundraising process. Participate in product development, marketing, and investor decisions, and hear the reasoning behind them.
• Mentorship & Development: Receive hands-on coaching, continuous feedback, and guidance from experienced leaders and advisors in various fields across the company.
• Accelerated Learning in AI-native skills: Gain cross-functional exposure to strategy, operations, finance, partnerships, and company building in a high-growth environment, with hands-on practice running research, writing, and operations with AI tools, the way modern startups work.
• Community & Career Growth: Join our weekly in-person team events and monthly meetup weeks, build your network, and benefit from future full-time opportunities for exceptional performers.
• Sponsorship: We support international student applicants. (CPT/OPT)

Details:

• Title: Founder's Associate Intern
• Location: Remote/Hybird (U.S. EST). Based in Boston, US.
• Duration: One semester (about 12-16 weeks), with the option to extend
• Start: Rolling; December 2026 preferred

Our Culture:

UniPaith is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background, and international students are encouraged to apply.

Hiring Process:

We review applications on a rolling basis, so applying early is best.

• Intro call (10 minutes): A brief phone call to chat about your background, interests, and availability.
• Online Interview (30 - 40 minutes): A one-on-one interview with the founder; the link will be sent via email.
• Decisions: Selected candidates receive a personal offer via email and feedback call, followed by a written offer document.