Partnerships & Business Development Intern

Type: Part-time Internship

Work Style: Hybrid / In-person collaboration required

Compensation: Unpaid Internship Build with us from the early stage Syntone AI is building AI that resonates with humanity. We believe the next generation of AI should not feel distant, generic, or transactional. It should understand context, adapt to people, and create everyday value in ways that feel intuitive and human. Our first flagship product, Velour, brings this vision into fashion. Velour helps users evaluate personalized outfit recommendations on their own avatar, making it easier to understand fit, silhouette, and style before purchase. We are now looking for aPartnerships & Business Development Internto work directly with the founding team on early growth, brand partnerships, investor outreach, and go-to-market execution. This is a hands‑on role for someone who wants to experience what it means to build a startup from the ground up.

About the role: As a Partnerships & Business Development Intern, you will support Syntone AI’s early commercial growth. You will help identify high‑fit fashion brands, research potential partners and investors, support outbound outreach, and contribute to the systems that help us build real market traction. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early‑career candidate who is ambitious, thoughtful, and interested in startups, consumer AI, fashion technology, partnerships, or venture. You will not be observing from the sidelines. You will be working closely with the founders on real business priorities. What you’ll work on You will help the team: Research and identify fashion brands, strategic partners, and relevant investors Support outreach to brand partners, pilot candidates, and selected investor targets Draft, personalize, and improve outreach messages across email and Linked InBuild and organize contact lists, research notes, and outreach pipelines Assist with market mapping, competitor research, and partnership strategy Support founder‑led business development and early go‑to‑market execution Learn how an early‑stage startup turns product vision into real commercial momentum Who we’re looking for We are looking for someone who is: Based in the San Francisco Bay AreaA recent graduate or early‑career candidate Strong in written and verbal communication Organized, reliable, and detail‑oriented Comfortable with ambiguity and fast‑moving priorities Proactive, curious, and willing to take ownership Interested in startups, partnerships, consumer AI, fashion tech, or venture Preferred backgrounds include: Business Marketing Communications Economics Fashion Business / Merchandising Entrepreneurship Related fields Experience in outreach, sales, recruiting, partnerships, campus leadership, student organizations, or entrepreneurial projects is a plus. A founder mindset is also a strong plus. This role is especially well suited for someone who may want to build a company in the future and wants direct exposure to early‑stage execution. What you’ll gain This internship is designed for people who want more than a traditional resume‑building experience. You will gain: Direct exposure to founder‑level decision‑making Hands‑on experience in partnerships, outreach, and early‑stage growth Practical understanding of how startups build traction Exposure to brand partnership development and investor pipeline support Mentorship and feedback from the founding team The opportunity to earn greater responsibility over time Exceptional performance may lead to consideration for a longer‑term opportunity with the company in an expanded early‑team capacity, based on company needs and mutual fit. This is not guaranteed. Internship structure Part‑time internship Bay Area‑based Hybrid, with regular in‑person collaboration Structured around mentorship, feedback, and hands‑on learning Best suited for candidates who value ownership, learning, and long‑term upside Important note This is anunpaid internship. The role is designed for candidates who are primarily motivated by learning, early‑stage startup exposure, mentorship, and hands‑on ownership.