Operations & Business Development Intern - Summer 2026

Drive Capital; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Drive Capital is looking for an Operations & Business Development Intern for Summer 2026 in Austin, TX. This hands-on role will let you work on significant projects that enhance operations and customer experience.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree and are eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. You'll support market research, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree, ideally a rising Junior/Senior.
• Strong interest in startups, business operations, or technology.
• Experience with Google Suite and market research.

Responsibilities

• Support operations projects, including process improvement and data analysis.
• Conduct market research and identify new partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Familiarity with Google Suite

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Project management platforms

Job description

Operations & Business Development Intern – Summer 2026

About Abode Money

Abode Money is building the financial home for your home. Our mission is to make homeownership more affordable for everyday homeowners. We use AI to automate the hardest parts of saving on home costs—like property taxes, insurance, utilities, and more. Our vision is a future where AI takes care of the heavy lifting, so homeowners can avoid headaches and live affordably. We are backed by leading investors: Core VC, Drive Capital, Sequoia, and 81 Collection.

The Role

We’re seeking a driven and resourceful Operations & Business Development Intern to join us for Summer 2026. You’ll work closely with company leadership on high-impact projects spanning operations, customer experience, and market research. This is a hands‑on role designed for someone eager to gain startup experience, take ownership, and learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Tackle operations projects, including process improvement, data analysis, and customer support initiatives.
• Support business development efforts: market research, competitor analysis, and identifying new partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, growth, and engineering teams to solve challenges and build scalable systems.
• Help build and document repeatable processes around onboarding, customer communications, and regulatory research.
• Collect, analyze, and present key metrics to drive insights and decision-making.
• Contribute your creativity and perspective to challenge conventional approaches and drive continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• A natural owner—proactive, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Analytical and data-oriented, able to make decisions with incomplete information.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Eager to learn, unafraid to get your hands dirty, and comfortable figuring things out without a playbook.
• Biased toward action, low‑ego, and high‑accountability mindset.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (rising Junior/Senior preferred).
• Strong interest in startups, business operations, or technology.
• Experience with Google Suite, market research, data analysis, and related tools.
• Bonus: Experience with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini), SQL, or project management platforms.
• Willing to be in Austin, TX for the internship (3 days/week in person).

What You’ll Gain

• Real ownership and impact on high-priority projects.
• Direct mentorship from experienced startup founders/leaders.
• Exposure to operations, business development, and tech‑driven innovation.
• Opportunity to help shape the future of how homeowners save money.

Our Core Values

• Take ownership – Be accountable, drive projects to completion.
• Move fast – Be decisive, iterate relentlessly.
• Be resourceful – Accomplish more with less; find creative solutions.
• Challenge convention – Think boldly, question norms.
• Measure everything – Let data guide your decisions.

Abode Money is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.