Business Development Intern

Chicago

Published 5 hours ago

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

Internship

Entry Level

Chicago