We offer a hands-on trainee program for current university students or fresh graduates to become a future Startup Ecosystem Builder. The program is open to students all over the world 🌎 🌍 🌏 .

Founders Lair is an international startup with a global footprint. We are working right now with over 300 startup community builders in over 80 countries.

You do not need any former working experience, but we are looking forward to candidates who are eager to learn and grow fast.

In your role as a Startup Ecosystem Fellow, you will help to reach out to startups in your country or region and bring programs or other opportunities to them.

This program will enable you to start a career in VC, learn about emerging technology trends, and also get prepared for starting your own startup.

💡 Your availability should be at least 3 months or longer

💡 Our program runs in batches, we are opening up for the current batch in August.

💡 In case you miss the deadline for the August batch, you can still apply for the later batches.

💡 This is an unpaid program. However, we treat you as a full member of the team and provide you with an unforgettable learning experience.

During the program you will be able to learn:

🎓 How to develop a personal brand

🎓 How to become a good business developer

🎓 How to identify good startups (relevant for a career in VC)

🎓 Get to work with Fortune 500 corporates and help to solve a real-world problem

🎓 How to work in an international environment

🎓 How startup ecosystems work and how your country differs from other markets

🎓 How to set goals and achieve them

🎓 Simple project management skills

🎓 How to build a strong network that you can rely on even after the program

Requirements: