Operations & Business Development Intern - Summer 2026

Drive Capital

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Competitive Research, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Heavy Lifting, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Market Research, Mentoring, Metrics, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Property Tax, Regulations, Residential Construction, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales Prospecting, Scalable System Development, Startup, Technical Operations
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

Operations & Business Development Intern – Summer 2026About Abode MoneyAbode Money is building the financial home for your home. Our mission is to make homeownership more affordable for everyday homeowners. We use AI to automate the hardest parts of saving on home costs—like property taxes, insurance, utilities, and more. Our vision is a future where AI takes care of the heavy lifting, so homeowners can avoid headaches and live affordably. We are backed by leading investors: Core VC, Drive Capital, Sequoia, and 81 Collection.The RoleWe're seeking a driven and resourceful Operations & Business Development Intern to join us for Summer 2026. You'll work closely with company leadership on high-impact projects spanning operations, customer experience, and market research. This is a hands‑on role designed for someone eager to gain startup experience, take ownership, and learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment.What You'll DoTackle operations projects, including process improvement, data analysis, and customer support initiatives.Support business development efforts: market research, competitor analysis, and identifying new partnership opportunities.Collaborate cross-functionally with product, growth, and engineering teams to solve challenges and build scalable systems.Help build and document repeatable processes around onboarding, customer communications, and regulatory research.Collect, analyze, and present key metrics to drive insights and decision-making.Contribute your creativity and perspective to challenge conventional approaches and drive continuous improvement.Who You AreA natural owner—proactive, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity.Analytical and data-oriented, able to make decisions with incomplete information.Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.Eager to learn, unafraid to get your hands dirty, and comfortable figuring things out without a playbook.Biased toward action, low‑ego, and high‑accountability mindset.QualificationsCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (rising Junior/Senior preferred).Strong interest in startups, business operations, or technology.Experience with Google Suite, market research, data analysis, and related tools.Bonus: Experience with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini), SQL, or project management platforms.Willing to be in Austin, TX for the internship (3 days/week in person).What You'll GainReal ownership and impact on high-priority projects.Direct mentorship from experienced startup founders/leaders.Exposure to operations, business development, and tech‑driven innovation.Opportunity to help shape the future of how homeowners save money.Our Core ValuesTake ownership – Be accountable, drive projects to completion.Move fast – Be decisive, iterate relentlessly.Be resourceful – Accomplish more with less; find creative solutions.Challenge convention – Think boldly, question norms.Measure everything – Let data guide your decisions.Abode Money is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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