LADDER UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Winter Cohort Final Application Deadline is November 24, 2024!
Work with the world’s best start-ups
A world-class internship program for ambitious college students and young professionals
Our Companies & Your Mentors
Funded by
Studied at
Worked at
6200+
Applications
Our Impact
1200
Interns
selected
50+
Host
Companies
$204,000+
In financial aid
Our Hosts & Your Mentors
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Rebecca Marie Caputo
Co-Founder & COO,
Rif Care
UCSD Alum, Techstars Impact '23 -
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Luke Heine
Founder & CEO,
Fair Opportunity Project
Harvard, YCombinator & Microsoft alum -
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Jeff Walsh
Founder,
Sooth.fyi
Microsoft Startups Founders Hub, Dartmouth MBA alum, ex-Goldman Sachs -
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Michael Bervell
Founder & CEO,
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Harvard Business School & Microsoft alum -
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An Luong
Founder,
Generative AI (in stealth mode)
MIT & Stanford Alum, ex-Microsoft, Walmart Labs
Meet a few of our Host Companies
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JuneBrain
Industry: Healthcare, Tech
JuneBrain is focused on improving remote monitoring in ophthalmology & neurology with a patented wearable eye-scanning device and SaaS platform. -
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Sooth.fyi
Industry: Customer Insights and Analytics, AI
Sooth.fyi leverages AI and data analytics to provide real-time customer insights, helping businesses enhance engagement and satisfaction through personalized experiences and predictive analysis
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Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Industry: Tech, Media
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas is one of the world’s largest generators and aggregators of unicorn-level start-up ideas, with a reach of over 850,000 people.
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Fair Opportunity Project
Industry: Tech, Non-profit
Recognized in Forbes, NYT, and the Harvard Education Review, Fair Opportunity Project sends free college application advice to 63,000 public educators and provides free 1:1 mentorship to hundreds of students.
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Rif Care
Industry: Feminine Hygiene, Sustainable Product
Rif Care produces organic period products, prioritizing health and sustainability, with over 400k pads sold and a strong market presence.
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Generative AI (in stealth mode)
Industry: AI, Data
Stealth Mode: Incubator led by SE Asia's top Data & AI experts, building generative AI MVPs in 8 weeks, with a focus on applied ML and LLMs for production in Asia.
Available Fields
Finance
Enviromental Science
Non-Profit
Software
Engineering
Machine Learning & AI
Consulting
Health Tech & Mental Health
Tech & Deep Tech
Media & Journalism
Program Timeline
Week 1
Meet with the company coach and define the project
Week 2
Work on the project with the company coach
Week 3
Finalize the first draft of the project, meet with the company coach
Week 4
Present the first deliverable to the company
Week 5
Meet with the company mentor, define the second deliverable
Week 6
Work with the company coach on the second deliverable
Week 7
Finalize the project
Week 8
Present the final project to the company
Program By The Numbers
Startup Internship Program
Number of sessions with the host company
8
Hours of work per week
5-10
Duration
8 weeks
Hear from some of our interns!
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Triparna P.
Rising Freshman
Interned at Cosun
“Working with Cosun as a part of the Ladder Internships program has been nothing short of a memorable experience. My understanding of key roles such as social media marketing and product research has been expanded under the guidance of my manager. Being challenged to build on existing skills to excel at my tasks has helped me realize my true potential.”
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Norah C.
Sophomore at Babson College
Interned at NexusEdge Education, Inc.
”My experience with Ladder has been amazing, everything has been so easy and simplified with the help of Stephen and my company CEO has been immensely welcoming. I feel like I'm gaining so much valuable experience without feeling overloaded, which was really important to me due to travel and academics throughout the summer.”Project: Expanding Market Reach through Strategic Business Development
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Hannah B.
Rising Freshman
Interned at KADO
“Through my host company’s mentoring and being allowed to work independently, I gained work experience that I normally wouldn't be able to receive until after college!”
Project: Coded email/ SMS processing systems connected to medical devices, enabling broader testing
What you will get out of this internship
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Real-world working experience at a top start-up
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Tangible project output on the resume
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Reference Letter from your start-up founder or manager
The Application Process
Internships with real-world companies are challenging. That’s why we implement a selection process that helps us select only the best interns.
Submit the application form
Interview
Receive an acceptance decision
Start the program!
FAQs
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Absolutely! Our team suggests company projects based on an applicant’s interests and notes from their interview. Details of the best fit projects are shared with students who have the final say in whether they wish to move ahead with the suggested match!
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Internships with real-world companies are challenging. That’s why we implement a selection process that helps us select only the best interns. For example, our summer 2023 cohort had over 700 applicants for just 70 spots.
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The program is fully online! Our team itself operates remotely across multiple countries.
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The internship will be fully virtual and will run for a period of 8 weeks. Interns usually require 10-15 hours a week to work on assigned tasks and to meet company management.
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Yes, we offer full financial aid to those in need. Our sister programs, Lumiere Research Program and Veritas AI, have provided aid to over 150 students.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Upcoming Application Deadlines
Winter Cohort Admission Deadline: Nov 24, 2024
Cohort timing: Dec 16, 2024