Community Development Intern

Community & Ecosystem Partnerships Intern | AI, Tech & Digital AssetsSome partnerships are worth more than a sponsorship cheque.Proof of Talk is building a global platform connecting the people shaping technology, finance, AI and digital assets.Our philosophy is simple:Small rooms. Big decisions.Our flagship summit takes place at the Louvre Palace in Paris, and Proof of Talk is now expanding internationally with Proof of Talk Abu Dhabi.We're looking for a highly social, entrepreneurial and resourceful Community & Ecosystem Partnerships Intern to help us build relationships with the communities, organizations and networks that matter.This is not a sponsorship sales role.Your job is to find organizations where Proof of Talk can create genuine mutual value — and turn those opportunities into partnerships.What Does That Actually Mean?Imagine you discover a community of 15,000 AI founders.An accelerator with 200 portfolio companies.A VC with a powerful founder network.A university entrepreneurship society.A digital asset association.A group connecting family offices.Another technology conference.A community of AI engineers.A network of women in technology.A private group of FinTech executives.Your question is:How can Proof of Talk and this community help each other?Maybe we give their members access to Proof of Talk.They introduce Proof of Talk to their community.Maybe we create a dedicated invitation code.They promote selected speakers or content.Maybe we organize something together.They bring a relevant group of founders.We give their community visibility.Maybe they become an official Community Partner.Maybe we create something neither side had thought of yet.There doesn't always need to be money involved.The objective is to create partnerships where both sides genuinely win.Your RoleYou'll help build the ecosystem around Proof of Talk across:Artificial IntelligenceTechnologyStartupsVenture CapitalDigital AssetsWeb3FinTechFinanceInvestmentEntrepreneurshipInnovationYou'll identify the organizations and communities that already have relationships with the people we want in the room.Then you'll help us build relationships with them.Who You'll Build Relationships WithPotential partners could include:🚀 Startup & Technology EcosystemsAcceleratorsIncubatorsStartup hubsFounder communitiesCoworking communitiesInnovation centersTechnology organizations🤖 AI CommunitiesAI founder networksDeveloper communitiesAI associationsResearch communitiesEnterprise AI groupsAI meetupsTechnology networks💰 Investor EcosystemsVenture capital communitiesAngel networksFamily-office groupsInvestor associationsFounder and investor clubs🌐 Digital Asset & FinTech CommunitiesBlockchain communitiesWeb3 organizationsFinTech associationsDigital asset groupsDeveloper ecosystemsIndustry networks🎓 Universities & Young TalentEntrepreneurship societiesTechnology societiesAI clubsBlockchain clubsBusiness schoolsUniversity incubators🎤 Events & Industry OrganizationsOther conferencesMeetupsSide-event organizersIndustry associationsProfessional networksInnovation programsThe list isn't fixed.Part of your job is discovering the networks we haven't found yet.What You'll Actually Do🔎 DiscoverResearch and identify communities, organizations and ecosystem partners that align with Proof of Talk.You'll constantly be asking:Who already has the audience we want to reach?Who would benefit from access to our ecosystem?Where can both sides create value together?📩 Open DoorsYou'll reach out through:LinkedInEmailIntroductionsWhatsAppTelegramEventsCommunity channelsYour own networkYou'll learn how to turn a cold introduction into a real relationship.🤝 Build PartnershipsYou'll speak with community managers, founders, ecosystem leads, accelerator teams, event organizers and other partners.You'll understand what matters to them and help develop collaborations such as:Community partnershipsCross-promotionMember benefitsTicket collaborationsContent exchangesNewsletter partnershipsJoint campaignsCommunity invitationsSpeaker/content amplificationCo-hosted gatheringsEcosystem activationsReferral initiativesPartner eventsWe don't want to send everyone the same PDF.We want you to understand:What would make this partnership valuable for them?Then help create it.🚀 Activate, Don't Just SignGetting someone to say “yes” isn't the end of the job.A partnership that exists only in a spreadsheet is useless.You'll help make sure partnerships actually happen.That means:Making sure partners receive what was agreedSupplying links, codes, content and assetsCoordinating announcementsFollowing up on agreed promotionsTracking registrations or referrals where relevantMaintaining communicationFinding additional ways to collaborateKeeping strong partners engaged for future Proof of Talk editionsWe care about activated partnerships, not partnership logos.What Success Looks LikeWe won't judge you by how many emails you send.We'll care about:High-quality communities identifiedMeaningful conversations startedPartnerships agreedPartnerships activatedAudience reached through partnersRelevant applications and registrations generatedNew communities brought into the Proof of Talk ecosystemRelationships that continue beyond one eventThe goal isn't collecting hundreds of random partners.Twenty exceptional communities can be more valuable than 200 irrelevant ones.Who We're Looking ForRequiredCurrently studying or recently graduated in business, marketing, communications, entrepreneurship, international business, technology or a related fieldExcellent written and spoken EnglishStrong communication skillsComfortable reaching out to people you don't knowComfortable having calls with external partnersStrong research abilityHighly organizedPersistent with follow-upsAble to work independentlyCurious about technology, AI, startups, finance or digital assetsComfortable taking ownership rather than waiting for instructionsWe'd Especially Like to Meet You IfYou are already involved in:Startup communitiesAI communitiesTech ecosystemsVenture capital networksUniversity entrepreneurship groupsWeb3 or digital asset communitiesFounder networksInnovation hubsConferencesCommunity buildingAn existing network is valuable.But resourcefulness is even more important.If you don't know someone today but know how to find the right person and build the relationship tomorrow, that's interesting to us.You're Probably a Fit IfYou genuinely enjoy meeting peopleYou're naturally good at connecting peopleYou're comfortable sending the first messageYou're curious about what different communities are buildingYou enjoy finding win-win situationsYou can think beyond “What can we get from them?”You understand that relationships compound over timeYou're persistent without being annoyingYou're good at following upYou like startups, AI, technology and entrepreneurshipYou notice interesting communities before everyone else doesYou don't need a script for every conversationYou like turning an idea into something realYou're Probably Not a Fit IfYou dislike outreachYou want a purely internal internshipYou're uncomfortable speaking with strangersYou send one email and give up when nobody respondsYou think partnerships mean exchanging logosYou need detailed instructions for every next stepYou're interested only in closing transactions rather than building relationshipsWhy Proof of TalkProof of Talk is not trying to become the world's biggest conference.We're building something more curated.Our flagship edition takes place at the Louvre Palace in Paris, bringing together leaders across investment, finance, technology and digital assets.In December 2026, Proof of Talk expands to Louvre Abu Dhabi, bringing together two of the industries shaping the next decade:Digital Assets & FinanceandArtificial Intelligence & TechnologyThat means we're building relationships across several of the world's most exciting ecosystems at the same time.And community partnerships will be an important part of connecting those ecosystems.What Makes This Internship Different🌐 Build a Serious NetworkYou'll interact with:Community foundersAccelerator teamsVCsStartup ecosystem leadersAI communitiesUniversity organizationsTechnology companiesEvent organizersIndustry associationsFounders and entrepreneursYou'll leave the internship with relationships you can carry throughout your career.💪 Real OwnershipYou won't just research partners for somebody else to contact.We want you to gradually own the process:Discover → Contact → Talk → Create → Agree → Activate → GrowIf you discover an incredible community we should work with, we want you to open that door.🧠 Learn Real Partnership BuildingYou'll learn that good partnerships aren't:“You post about us and we'll put your logo on our website.”The interesting question is:“What does your community need, what do we have, and what could we create together that benefits both sides?”That's the mindset we want.🌍 International ExposureYou'll work with communities and organizations across Europe, the Middle East and globally as Proof of Talk continues to expand.The role is remote-friendly, but the relationships you build will be international.StructureInternshipRemote-friendlyCET-friendly working hours preferredInternational teamCompetitive internship compensationHigh level of ownershipPotential to attend Proof of Talk eventsPotential for longer-term opportunities for exceptional performersPotential Career PathsStrong performers can grow into:Community Partnerships ManagerEcosystem Partnerships ManagerPartnerships ManagerCommunity LeadEcosystem ManagerBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsEmployment TypeInternshipJob FunctionPartnerships · Community · Business Development · MarketingIndustryEvents · Artificial Intelligence · Technology · Finance · Digital Assets