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About Us: SF-based Nucleus Talent is dedicated to partnering with early-stage founders and emerging fund managers to recruit elite technical talent, leadership, and founding teams. Our mission is to lay a solid foundation for groundbreaking success and scalable infrastructure. Our firm only hires highly technical operators for Seed & Series A startups and investors (Associate-Partner) for emerging funds.
Position Overview: We are seeking a passionate and motivated Summer or Fall Intern to join our team and help with research focused on early-stage venture capital and all aspects of company building. This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside our founder, who was previously a Partner & Practice Lead at one of the highest-profile boutique executive search firms in the US and served as a Principal at True Search, an elite top global firm. You will get exposure to some of the top early-stage investors in the Bay Area and delve deep into the world of venture capital.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth research on potential investors and technical operators.
Support platform and community efforts, helping to organize and manage events.
Assist in growing our social media presence, particularly on LinkedIn, Twitter, & TikTok.
Help identify top early-stage investors and elite technical operators for recruitment purposes.
Attend and participate in private events (dinners, seminars, etc) and networking opportunities.
Collaborate on various projects, recruiting from associate to general partner levels depending on the project's needs.
Qualifications:
Growth mindset.
Currently enrolled in a degree program at a top university. Likely majors may include Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Finance, and Economics.
Genuine fascination, interest, and excitement about the investment world and startup ecosystem.
Aspires to be a founder or member of the startup community one day and has a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive and willing to take initiative on various tasks and projects.
What You’ll Gain:
Hands-on experience in the retained executive search and venture capital industries.
Opportunity to connect with and learn from top early-stage investors and tech founders in the Bay Area.
Insight into the recruitment process for elite technical talent and foundational leadership roles.
Exposure to high-level networking events and private gatherings.
Mentorship from an experienced founder and industry leader.
Join us this summer/fall and embark on an exciting journey into the heart of venture capital!
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Research, Analyst, and General Business
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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