Investment Accelerator Intern

gener8tor

7h•$1,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you motivated to help startups grow? Use your entrepreneurial skills to work with high-growth startups participating in gener8tor North Dakota! gener8tor fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture capital funds, and skills-based workforce initiatives. With a strong track record of supporting high-growth companies, gener8tor has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, building partnerships with governments, corporations, universities and economic development organizations to drive entrepreneurship and economic impact. gener8tor operates accelerators across 45 cities, 25 states and 3 countries, working with more than 300 startups per year. To date, gener8tor has worked with more than 2,000 startups that have cumulatively gone on to raise more than $2.9B in financing and employ more than 14,000 people. gener8tor is a nationally recognized startup accelerator as well as entrepreneurial support organization and is seeking an Investment Accelerator Intern to support our gener8tor North Dakota Investment Accelerator, an accelerator powered by gener8tor, which invests up to $100K in up to ten high-growth startups per year (cohorts of five). At gener8tor we… See genius in every community. We believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity. Never self-defeat and have a “play to win” mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs. Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook. Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get $#!^ done! Strive for “that guy emailed me.” Based on a story from our founders, we share a commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong, personal, 1-1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity. Our values are core to how we work. If they don’t resonate with you, this role might not be the right fit. As a gener8tor North Dakota Intern, you will work closely with the gener8tor North Dakota Managing Director for 15 hours per week.

Requirements

Interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and building community within the North Dakota ecosystem
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and tackle a variety of projects and tasks
Curiosity about venture capital, accelerators, and supporting early-stage founders
Strong communication skills and comfort connecting with new people
Ability to manage time effectively while juggling multiple responsibilities
Collaborative team player with a positive, hands-on attitude
Flexibility to occasionally assist with evening or weekend events
Based in Fargo or Grand Forks, North Dakota
Experience with Hubspot or equivalent CRM
Enthusiasm to learn from and contribute to a mission-driven team that supports diverse founders and builds startup ecosystems

Responsibilities

Conduct research on North Dakota (and surrounding region) startups and founders for the purpose of PR and content creation
Support the planning and execution of accelerator programming and events, including scheduling, preparing materials, and assisting with logistics
Collaborate with the gener8tor team on broader initiatives and team projects
Assist with action items as assigned.
Business development, branding, marketing, and sales
Analyzing product and market trends, identifying target customers, and generating leads
Developing literature, marketing campaigns, and presentations to help startups build a brand and engage with customers
Digital sales and marketing
Assist with executing the logistical aspects of the gener8tor ND programs
Recruit applicants to the gener8tor North Dakota programs
Assist with alumni monthly 1:1s and mentor/investor stewardship