Venture Operations Intern
hace 8 días
Fort Worth
LvlUp Ventures | Venture Capital Location: Remote Employment Type: Internship Compensation: Unpaid, with potential for a paid return offer based on performance About LvlUp Ventures LvlUp Ventures is one of the ten most active venture capital firms globally, investing in and accelerating high-growth companies across industries and stages, from pre-seed through growth. With more than 1,300 companies across its portfolio and programs and over 25,000 startup applications reviewed annually, LvlUp operates a global investment platform supported by an extensive network of founders, investors, corporate partners, and industry leaders. The firm's investment approach combines capital deployment with hands-on strategic support, leveraging an integrated infrastructure spanning investment funds, accelerators, partnerships, and operational resources to drive long-term value creation. About the Role LvlUp Ventures is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Operations & Executive Assistant Intern to support its leadership team and backend operations. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone interested in venture capital, startup ecosystems, and operational management. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will work across executive support, internal operations, founder communications, and operational systems, playing an important role in keeping the firm's day-to-day activities organized and running efficiently. Key Responsibilities Executive & Administrative Support • Provide direct administrative and operational support to the executive and leadership team., • Assist with scheduling, calendar coordination, meeting preparation, and follow-ups., • Manage internal communications, documentation, and day-to-day executive priorities., • Coordinate meetings, events, founder sessions, and internal initiatives. Backend Operations & Systems Management • Maintain and organize internal databases, workflows, and operational systems., • Support Airtable management, including updating records, tracking applications, managing pipelines, and maintaining data accuracy., • Assist with backend processes across investment programs, accelerator cohorts, and founder operations., • Track deliverables, deadlines, applications, and follow-ups to ensure nothing falls through the cracks., • Identify operational inefficiencies and help implement improved processes and systems. Founder & Portfolio Communications • Communicate directly with founders, applicants, portfolio companies, and ecosystem partners., • Coordinate founder onboarding, program communications, reminders, and follow-ups., • Manage founder inquiries and ensure timely, professional communication., • Support the execution of accelerator programs, pitch competitions, and other founder initiatives. AI & Process Automation • Leverage AI tools, particularly Claude, to streamline administrative tasks and improve operational workflows., • Use AI for research, documentation, data organization, content assistance, and process optimization., • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve team efficiency., • Experiment with AI-powered tools and workflows to increase operational productivity. Qualifications & What We're Looking For • AI Proficiency: Familiarity with AI tools, particularly Claude. Ability to use AI beyond basic prompting to improve productivity, research, and workflows., • Airtable Experience: Strong Airtable knowledge is a major plus. Experience managing databases, views, automations, and workflows is highly preferred., • Exceptional Organization: Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills., • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when communicating with founders, executives, and external partners., • Proactive Mindset: Someone who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and can work independently without constant direction., • Operational Thinking: Comfortable managing backend processes, organizing information, tracking details, and keeping multiple projects moving simultaneously., • Adaptability: Able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can shift quickly., • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable learning new platforms, tools, and systems quickly. Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience in startup operations, executive assistance, venture capital, or administrative roles., • Experience with Airtable, Google Workspace, and other productivity platforms., • Familiarity with Claude and AI-powered workflow tools., • Interest in venture capital, entrepreneurship, startups, and the technology ecosystem. Who You Are You're the person who notices when something is missing before anyone else does. You enjoy creating order out of complexity, take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get things done. You are comfortable working behind the scenes but understand that strong operations are essential to building and scaling a successful organization. This is an opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to venture capital, startup ecosystems, executive operations, and the day-to-day execution of a growing global investment platform. Additional Information This is a remote internship. The internship is unpaid and is intended to provide structured professional development, mentorship, and practical exposure to venture capital and investment firm operations, in accordance with applicable employment and internship requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer LvlUp Ventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities. How to Apply If you're organized, resourceful, tech-savvy, and excited to work at the intersection of startups, operations, and AI, we'd love to hear from you!