WHO WE ARE:

Plug and Play is one of the most active early-stage venture investors globally. Since 1998, we’ve backed 2,000+ startups — including PayPal, Dropbox, SoundHound, and LendingClub — and operate across 65+ locations and 20+ verticals. Our model combines venture investing with a global network of 550+ corporate partners to accelerate innovation and help startups scale.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re a diverse team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship, growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We are actively seeking an Intern for our programs in São Paulo who is a motivated, proactive student with an entrepreneurial mindset.

This role is ideal for someone interested in corporate innovation, project management, and client-facing operations, who wants to understand how innovation programs are executed after the deal is closed.

You don’t need previous experience in innovation — curiosity, willingness to learn, and strong organizational skills are key.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

As an intern, you will work closely with the Partner Success / Client Operations team, supporting the execution of innovation programs with corporate partners.

This is a post-sales role, focused on ensuring that what was sold to corporate partners is well executed, tracked, and delivered with quality.

You will collaborate with different internal teams (sales, program management, ventures) to support project execution, organization, reporting, and client communication.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Partner Success team in the execution of corporate innovation programs
Supporting the daily work with corporate partners by preparing presentations, reports, and operational materials
Understanding what was sold by the sales team (scope, deliverables, timelines) to support proper execution
Tracking and organizing deliverables, activities, and milestones across different clients and projects
Updating dashboards, documents, and internal tools to ensure visibility of progress, results, and KPIs
Supporting data collection and preparation of reports for headquarters and corporate partners
Joining regular calls with corporate partners, taking notes, and supporting follow-ups
Providing operational support for meetings with internal teams, startups, and corporate partners, including scheduling and follow-ups
Supporting interactions with startups when related to corporate challenges and ongoing projects
Assisting in the organization and execution of workshops, mentor sessions, office hours, and innovation-related events
Supporting the preparation of case studies and materials focused on program outcomes and results
Providing operational and administrative support to ensure smooth execution of programs

This role requires close attention to detail and a structured approach to work, helping the team ensure that innovation initiatives are well-documented, measurable, and aligned with client expectations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Currently studying toward a Bachelor’s degree
Proficient in English
Fluent in Portuguese
Strong interest in innovation, corporate environments, and project-based work
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable working with tasks, deadlines, and multiple projects simultaneously
Interest in tracking activities, indicators, and results
Strong professionalism in the workplace
Problem-solving mindset
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Good analytical and critical-thinking skills (even at a beginner level)
Strong Office Suite skills (Google Workspace preferred)

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