Company Description
Inference.ai is building an end-to-end AI infrastructure ecosystem that gives companies access to the compute and tools they need to build and scale AI products. We help organizations source and deploy high-performance GPU infrastructure while simplifying the complexity of accessing AI compute at scale.
Our team operates in a fast-paced startup environment at the intersection of AI, cloud infrastructure, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a small team, gain exposure to real customers and partners, and contribute directly to the company's growth.
Role Description
Inference.ai is looking for an AI Partnerships & Growth Intern to support our partnership development, business development, and go-to-market initiatives.
In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience working with the AI infrastructure ecosystem, including GPU providers, data centers, technology partners, and companies building and deploying AI products. You'll help identify new partnership opportunities, support outreach and sales initiatives, research the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market, and assist with active partnership conversations.
Day-to-day responsibilities may include researching prospective partners and customers, supporting outreach and follow-ups, maintaining and analyzing partnership and sales pipelines, preparing presentations and marketing materials, conducting competitive and market research, and coordinating with internal teams on growth initiatives.
This is a hybrid internship based in Redwood City, CA.
Please note: This is an unpaid internship position.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to identify trends and turn information into actionable insights.
- Interest in AI, cloud infrastructure, partnerships, business development, or B2B technology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with external partners.
- Familiarity with or interest in sales processes, including prospecting, outreach, pipeline management, and follow-up.
- Comfortable creating presentations, conducting market research, and organizing information clearly.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to take ownership and learn quickly.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams.
- Enrollment in or completion of a degree in business, economics, computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
What You'll Gain
- You'll get direct exposure to the rapidly growing AI infrastructure industry and hands-on experience across partnerships, business development, sales, and go-to-market strategy. Rather than working exclusively on internal projects, you'll have opportunities to contribute to real partnership and customer initiatives and learn how an early-stage AI company grows its ecosystem.