Business Development and Fundraising intern at Cynuria® in Remote

Summary: Cynuria is a dynamic Woman-Owned Small Business delivering transformative human capital and learning solutions. The Business Development and Fundraising intern will support the Executive team in fundraising and investor relations, conducting market research, and contributing to strategic initiatives. Responsibilities: - Conduct in-depth market research and competitive intelligence to identify new growth opportunities, emerging trends, and strategic partnership avenues within the human capital, learning, and HR tech landscape across commercial, nonprofit, and federal sectors - Contribute to the strategic refinement of Cynuria's overall value proposition, go-to-market strategies, and thought leadership positioning to enhance market resonance and differentiation - Research and support preparation activities for potential investors (Angels, VCs) and strategic partners who align with our mission - Support the team in managing contacts, tracking leads, and updating client information in our CRM to ensure organized and accurate data, including managing workflow automations that leverage different AI models for enhanced efficiency - Prepare materials for investor updates, developing and refining Cynuria business models, go-to-market strategies, and pitch materials Required Qualifications: - Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field - Ability to think critically and solve problems through quantitative and qualitative analysis - Strong interest in the technology startup ecosystem - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team - Proactive, self-starter mentality with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously - Attention to detail - Ability to remain resilient and positive as priorities shift - Effective oral and written communication skills - Proficiency with Google Workspace and LLMs - Prior experience or coursework in sales, digital marketing, or financial analysis - Ability to apply research and data analysis skills to uncover key trends and generate actionable insights Required Skills: Market research, Competitive intelligence, CRM management, Workflow automation, AI models, Business model development, Go-to-market strategy, Pitch material preparation, Google Workspace, Large Language Models (LLMs), Sales, Digital marketing, Financial analysis, Quantitative analysis, Qualitative analysis, Research and data analysis, Proactive mentality Benefits: Hands-on experience in the fast-paced, dynamic environment of a tech startup, Direct mentorship from company leadership, Exposure to the full lifecycle of business growth, from initial strategy to sales execution and fundraising, The opportunity to build a professional network in the tech and investment communities