Summer Associate Intern

About Samvid Ventures

Samvid Ventures is dedicated to improving lives and advancing society through innovations in entrepreneurship, education, and wellness. Headquartered in New York, the organization has a national reach and works to empower individuals and communities with low to moderate income and wealth. Samvid Ventures focuses on leveraging technology and innovation to propel its programs in education and entrepreneurship, aiming to bring meaningful opportunities to underserved segments. The foundation is known for its commitment to social impact, economic mobility, and the creation of sustainable ventures that drive societal change.

About this Role

The 2025 Summer Associate Program at Samvid Ventures offers a unique opportunity for MBA students to engage in critical work with a focus on social enterprise. Based in the New York office, the program is designed to support early-stage enterprises that enhance economic mobility in low- and moderate-income communities. Associates will participate in diverse activities, including market and network research, due diligence analysis, and synthesizing findings to present to internal teams. A significant aspect of the role involves evaluating startup business models and founders to aid in developing the 2025 accelerator program. Successful candidates will have the chance to craft investment theses for economic mobility sub-sectors and explore non-dilutive grant opportunities for startups. This role is ideal for those looking to align their professional growth with impactful community-oriented endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and network research to inform program development.
• Perform due diligence on potential startup investments.
• Synthesize data and present findings to stakeholders.
• Evaluate startup business models for scalability and community impact.
• Analyze ecosystem gaps for future venture focus.
• Explore funding sources, including non-dilutive grants.
• Develop an investment thesis related to economic mobility.

Requirements

• Current MBA student.
• Experience in evaluating early-stage investment opportunities.
• Ability to identify and analyze information effectively.
• Detail-oriented and adept at navigating ambiguity.
• Proven collaborative skills across organizational levels.
• Prior consulting, investment, and/or research experience is advantageous.

Benefits

• Compensation of $1,000 per week.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a hybrid working environment.
• Engagement with impactful social enterprise initiatives.
• Professional growth in an entrepreneurial setting.
• Access to a network of innovative founders and professionals.