AI Intern

Job Description

About the Company (K1)

K1 is a prominent and one of the largest investors in small-cap enterprise software companies, managing over $20 billion in assets under management (AUM).

Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, K1’s core mission is to partner with innovative management teams to cultivate and expand category leaders within the enterprise software sector. These companies typically deploy AI-powered, mission-critical systems of record for clients globally.

The firm extends its support to portfolio companies through its affiliate, K1 Operations LLC, which focuses on accelerating growth both organically and inorganically. This is achieved by emphasizing leadership development, technological innovation, and operational excellence.

Since its inception, K1 has a significant track record, having collaborated with over 250 enterprise software companies, demonstrating its dedication to transforming industries.

About the Job (AI Intern at K1)

Position Title: AI Intern

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA

Job Type: This is a Part-Time paid internship, requiring 15–20 hours per week, with a compensation of $30 per hour. The start date is on a rolling basis.

Position Summary:
K1 is seeking an AI Intern with a passion for artificial intelligence and its application in transforming business operations. This role is crucial for their Business Development team, focusing on automating core workflows and enhancing data-driven sourcing strategies to identify investment opportunities in high-potential software companies. The intern will collaborate closely with both the Business Development and Data teams. This is an excellent opportunity to apply technical and analytical skills within a high-impact private equity setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building and refining AI/automation tools specifically designed to support the sourcing of software investment opportunities.
• Assisting in the development and deployment of scripts or applications for data extraction, enrichment, and analysis.
• Leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies such as APIs, Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, and other machine learning models to automate repetitive research and outreach tasks.
• Working with proprietary systems to ensure high data quality and support comprehensive pipeline visibility.
• Collaborating directly with Business Development team members to identify areas where AI can significantly drive efficiency or provide valuable insights.
• Staying current on the latest AI and automation trends, particularly those relevant to B2B software and private equity workflows.

Requirements:

• Education: Must be a current undergraduate student, graduate student, or a recent graduate with a major in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Technical Skills:
• A strong interest in artificial intelligence and its practical applications in automation.
• Working knowledge of Python or another programming language relevant to automation or data workflows.
• Experience with LLMs, LangChain, web scraping, or API integrations is highly valued.
• Soft Skills:
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to effectively translate complex business problems into clear technical solutions.
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a positive attitude.

Perks:

• Gain valuable exposure to high-growth B2B software markets and the intricacies of private equity deal sourcing.
• Opportunity for a full-time offer upon graduation, based on performance and business needs.
• Lunch is provided in-office every day.