Position Code: LISIT11
Organisation Description:
This host company has spent two decades in Fortune 500 companies, heading up teams and managing up to $2bn businesses with the likes of adidas and Wayfair.
But regardless of how “successful” they were in the office, that’s just not what they wanted from life. And it’s the same for you, right?
So, they have put together years of working with dozens of ambitious 9-5ers ready to start their own businesses; countless hours of self-development, mistakes, wins and experience; then, they distilled it into a simple method that allows you to discover your purpose-driven business idea, and start making money with it in the next 90 days, even if you’ve never run a business before.
Role:
Tech Intern
Internship Description:
Future State: Next to growing its existing coaching online courses, this host company is currently working on an MVP for an online community platform for aspiring purpose-driven solopreneurs.
Their goal is to build a scalable tech product to enable solopreneurs to join one of Lisbon’s incubators/accelerators with it in the second half of 2023 to get funding.
- Research & propose service-based vs self-created platform solutions for their MVP
- Research & propose possible ways of gamification & online community management
- Research & propose potential partners or solutions for an AI-powered approach to our different tools and processes
Current State: They are looking to review and create a clean digital tool (e.g. zoom, gsuite, kajabi, …) strategy and setup across their different business functions (e.g. bringing in Notion to consolidate GSheets, etc.)
- Take inventory of the different types of use cases of each of their tools and build a mind map of how they interconnect
- Research & propose better and more cost-effective alternatives and additions as makes sense
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- Mindset: Curious, Proactive, Self-Starter, Wanting to learn
- Study Background: AI / Data Sciences / Software Engineering / IT is preferred. But Mindset > Study Background so if you really want this and have a good understanding of tech and the latest trends, then they are open to your application too.
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!
Position Code: LISBS64
Organisation Description:
This is a global company with offices in South Africa, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the USA. It was created to improve the way event managers communicate with their internal teams and how they communicate with event attendees.
Every day, thousands of people use their event management system and mobile apps – with over 20 integrated features – to increase engagement and enhance communication with attendees.
This platform is a simple way to connect with event attendees and keep them informed and engaged.
They’re proud of their innovative solutions and excellent service that allows events of all sizes to benefit from a digital presence.
The software they have built over the last five years has evolved to become an end-to-end solution for event managers and planners.
Role:
Research and Data Analyst Intern
Internship Description:
Possible tasks and projects include:
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data (Company and events)
- Help to present findings and insights to relevant stakeholders
- Work closely with the management team to understand the data
- Participate in projects to support company decisions
- Communicate effectively with team members
- Gain valuable experience and skills in the field of research and data analysis
- Present research in Google sheets and suggest tools for tracking data
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills
- Be able to work well in a team environment
- Self-starter
- Good analytical skills
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!
Position Code:Â LISBS65
Organisation Description:
This host company has spent two decades in Fortune 500 companies, heading up teams and managing up to $2bn businesses with the likes of adidas and Wayfair.
But regardless of how “successful” they were in the office, that’s just not what they wanted from life. And it’s the same for you, right?
So, they have put together years of working with dozens of ambitious 9-5ers ready to start their own businesses; countless hours of self-development, mistakes, wins and experience; then, they distilled it into a simple method that allows you to discover your purpose-driven business idea, and start making money with it in the next 90 days, even if you’ve never run a business before.
Role:
Marketing Intern
Internship Description:
Possible tasks and projects include:
- Content Planning: Support planning the next 90 days of our Content across platforms.
- Content Creation: Using and adapting our Canva Templates (Photoshop skills are nice-to-have but not mandatory) with new images and/or copy.
- Content Publishing: Support publishing on company social media accounts.
- Content Research: Identify relevant trending topics to capture in own posts or to reply to relevant threads to grow reach and leads.
- Community Manager: Support with creating a community engagement plan for our mettaCOllective for the next 90 day and support our Marketing Director with executing it
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- Mindset: Curious, Proactive, Self-Starter, Wanting to learn
- Study Background: Marketing and/or Business Student is preferred but Mindset > Study Background so if you really want this, then they are open to your application too
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!
Position Code: LISBS66
Organisation Description:
This host company has spent two decades in Fortune 500 companies, heading up teams and managing up to $2bn businesses within the likes of adidas and Wayfair.
But regardless of how “successful” they were in the office, that’s just not what they wanted from life. And it’s the same for you, right?
So, they have put together years of working with dozens of ambitious 9-5ers ready to start their own businesses; countless hours of self-development, mistakes, wins and experience; then, they distilled it into a simple method that allows you to discover your purpose-driven business idea, and start making money with it in the next 90 days, even if you’ve never run a business before.
Role:
Business Development Intern
Internship Description:
This host company has started to plan its next product, an online community platform that supports and guides Solopreneurs to make their first 100k with their purpose-driven business.
Possible tasks and projects include:
Product Creation
- Research and identify potential partners and course creators out there that support early-stage solopreneurs toward making their first 100k in different specialty areas
Lead Generation
- Create a Lead Generation Strategy thinking about the best type of partners and collaborators for our business, finding specific leads, and prioritizing them by win-win fit
- Research and propose the purchase of a (low-cost) tool or set up your own Lead Generation Database that allows us to be more structured and effective with partnership building
- Contact & Follow up with Leads (e.g. with Coaching Schools, Yoga Schools, Photography/Videography Schools, Universities) via Email
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- Mindset: Curious, Proactive, Self-Starter, Wanting to learn
- Study Background: Preferred MSc student of Business Development / Sales / Business Administration Student. But Mindset > Study Background so if you really want this, then they are open to your application no matter your study background
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!
Position Code: LISBS63
Organisation Description:
This host company is a Cambridge Assessment International Education Centre. Education prepares students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Schools can shape a Cambridge curriculum around how they want their students to learn, helping them discover new abilities and a wider world. Cambridge students develop the skills they need to achieve at school, university and work.
Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners prepare for their future with an education from Cambridge International. Together, we develop Cambridge learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the modern world.
Role:
Business Development Intern
Internship Description:
Possible tasks and projects include:
- Analyse current and past financial data, such as sales reports, and provide strategies to cut costs and increase revenue
- Perform market research to identify new opportunities and engage with executives to establish strategies for pursuing those new opportunities
- Create and improve proposals for our existing and new clients
- Prepare the company budget and continually track expenses, as well as make sure we’re on track to hit revenue targets
- Provide training and mentoring to members of the business development team
- Develop and deliver pitches for potential investors
- Network with investors and other business partners to generate new leads
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- Autonomy
- Results-oriented
- Flexibility and imagination
- Excellent communication skills
- Curiosity and self-learning
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!
Position Code: LISBS62
Organisation Description:
This host company is a Cambridge Assessment International Education Centre. Education prepares students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Schools can shape a Cambridge curriculum around how they want their students to learn, helping them discover new abilities and a wider world. Cambridge students develop the skills they need to achieve at school, university and work.
Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners prepare for their future with an education from Cambridge International. Together, we develop Cambridge learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the modern world.
Role:
Project Management Intern
Internship Description:
Possible tasks and projects include:
- Determine and define project scope and objectives
- Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
- Prepare a budget based on the scope of work and resource requirements
- Track project costs in order to meet budget
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
- Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
- Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
- Utilise industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution
- Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
- Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- Autonomy
- Results-oriented
- Flexibility and imagination
- Communication talents
- Curiosity and self-learning
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!
Position Code: LISED01
Organisation Description:
This host company is a Cambridge Assessment International Education Centre. Education prepares students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Schools can shape a Cambridge curriculum around how they want their students to learn, helping them discover new abilities and a wider world. Cambridge students develop the skills they need to achieve at school, university and work.
Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners prepare for their future with an education from Cambridge International. Together, we develop Cambridge learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the modern world.
Role:
Teacher and Junior Project Management Intern
Internship Description:
Possible tasks and projects include:
- Responsible for Cambridge International or Pearson Edexcel classes (80% of the internship time)
- Accompany the progress and growth of a new educational project
- Determine and define project scope and objectives
- Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Management, Education or similar areas
- Autonomy
- Communication talents
- Results-oriented
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!
Position Code: LISFIN04
Organisation Description:
This is an early-stage European venture capital fund partnering with globally-minded founders. It is a Venture Capital Firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, that manages 2 VC Funds and 2 Investment Vehicles. The main investment focus is tech startups in the pre-seed and seed stages, having more than 40 companies in their portfolio.
They’re supportive, founder focused, and aim to work together with you as a close and collaborative team of independent thinkers. Along with the support of their entire network, each member of their team brings their own personal experience to the table.
Role:
Investor Relations Intern
Internship Description:
Possible tasks and projects include:This internship Host Company is looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual to support the Investment Relations and Fundraising team. They are an early-stage European venture capital fund focused on disruptive technology businesses. The Investor Relations role will provide the candidate unique exposure to venture fund strategies, fundraising processes, and direct access to investment partners.
The Investor Relations and Fundraising team are looking to provide work experience to a dynamic, commercially minded, and entrepreneurial person who can support the enhancement of the fundraising pipeline. The role is for up to 3 months starting as soon as possible.
The Investor Relations candidate will be working closely with the Managing and Operating partners on the fundraising effort. The candidate will be focused on various communication initiatives, conducting investor focused research, and attending / shadowing fundraising calls. This is a unique opportunity to gain commercial experience at a fast growing venture capital firm.
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- Help in the fundraising process by speaking to high net worth and corporate institutional investors
- Conduct market and competitor research
- Develop an understanding of the investment strategies of the fund
- Organise meetings with potential investors
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Interest in venture capital and the progress of technology within society
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English and / or Portuguese
- Structured thinker with high levels of initiative and ability to think on their feet and stay calm under pressure
- Cold calling / cold emailing experience in a related sales role
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Previous experience using CRM systems is a plus
- Strong work ethic, team player, and high level of integrity
Exceptional and unique opportunity to gain experience in the highly sort after venture capital space.
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!
Position Code: LISBS61
Organisation Description:
This NGO aims to empower young people to take an active role in the energy transition by building young people’s capacity in developing small-scale RE energy projects. The positive environment created in the training events and the sense of achievement of actually building RE installations is a unique feature of this organisation, with benefits that extend beyond climate action. By empowering and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, they are also building skills for young people to take an active role in society.
​This host company intends to achieve this by focusing their work on three key focus areas: education, building the community and supporting the development of projects.
It’s not news that the transition to clean and sustainable energy needs to happen fast and at all scales. Yet, this transition has been slow and often dominated by large corporations. So, while the fuel is different, the energy system is still basically the same – highly centralized and benefiting the same players, with very few local benefits.
Role:
Communications Intern
Internship Description:
The Communications Intern will report directly to the Management team for day-to-day management support and decision making.
This host company wants a world in which all humans have access to reliable energy and can start locally-appropriate, self-sustaining, and environmentally and socially-responsible projects.
Their mission is to foster youthful, active, and collaborative citizens who take a holistic approach towards energy and contribute to sustainable transitions in their communities.
Through their actions, they want to build capacity and empower young people to implement distributed renewable energy projects and actively participate in the energy transition.
The company have been running Energy Academies and other workshops since 2015 and are now in a phase of internal restructuring, which includes a full rebranding and a new website to be launched soon. So these are exciting times from a communications perspective, with the intern having the opportunity to participate in this new phase and help shape how they communicate to the world.
Possible tasks and projects include:
- Develop and prepare marketing materials, including short videos
- Write content for social media/website, periodic and final program/project reports, annual reports, and other documents
- Creation of social media posts for current and upcoming events as well as informational posts that present information in an engaging and interactive way that resonates with our target (young people from 18-35+)
- Conduct research on stakeholders and information/data related to project goals
- Tasks may include website and social media account management, content creation, graphic design, fundraising campaign, and desk research
- Other tasks as assigned
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- Alignment with the host company’s vision and mission
- Knowledge of sustainability and renewable energy is desirable
- Experience with wordpress is desirable but not required
- Technology-oriented: excellent computer skills including MS office, Google Suite tools, Canva
- Excellent writing skills in English
- Understanding of different social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube) and ability to tailor content appropriately
- Creative approach to problem solving
- Ability work autonomously under minimal supervision
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!
Position Code: LISFIN03
Organisation Description:
This is an early-stage European venture capital fund partnering with globally-minded founders. It is a Venture Capital Firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, that manages 2 VC Funds and 2 Investment Vehicles. The main investment focus is tech startups in the pre-seed and seed stages, having more than 40 companies in the portfolio.
They’re supportive, founder focused, and aim to work together with you as a close and collaborative team of independent thinkers. Along with the support of their entire network, each member of their team brings their own personal experience to the table.
Role:
Venture Capital Intern
Internship Description:
Possible tasks and projects include:
- Help in the fundraising process by speaking to high net worth and corporate institutional investors
- Conduct market and competitor research
- Develop an understanding of the investment strategies of the fund
- Organize meetings with potential investors
N.B. tasks and projects may vary depending on current priorities. Specific projects and responsibilities will be discussed during an interview.
Internship Requirements:
- Interest in venture capital and the progress of technology in society
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English and / or Portuguese
- Structured thinker with high levels of initiative and ability to think on your feet and stay calm under pressure
- Cold calling/cold emailing experience in a related sales role
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Previous experience using CRM systems is a plus
- Strong work ethic, team player, and high level of integrity
Don’t exactly match these requirements? If you have the enthusiasm and want to learn – then speak to Pagoda about this position and we’ll see what is possible!