Partner Success Intern

About Rev1 Ventures

Rev1 Ventures accelerates innovation with connections and capital that help
entrepreneurs build high-growth tech companies in software, healthcare, and more.
Its flexible startup studio platform serves entrepreneurs at their earliest stages while
aligning with corporate and research partners to validate customers, build teams, and
access funding. Rev1 is changing the equation for startup success and putting Central
Ohio on the map as one of the fastest-growing innovation ecosystems in the country.

About the Right Candidate

Reporting to the Director, Partner Success, the Partner Success Intern is a critical
member of a diverse team that ensures we meet or exceed all desired impacts and
deliverables with our corporate partners. You’ll join our Columbus South Campus
Gateway office through the end of 2025 on a part-time basis. Starting in January
2026, the Rev1 team will relocate to our new downtown Peninsula location. You will
join the Rev1 team at the Peninsula through April 2026 on a part-time basis.
This Partner Success Intern will develop foundational skills in the areas of
relationship building, teamwork, corporate innovation and project management. As
part of Rev1’s Emerging Talent Program, the successful candidate will be passionate
about entrepreneurship and a natural “connector” – someone who thrives in a fastpaced customer/client-facing role.

What You’ll Do:

• Support ‘Corporate Innovation’ program delivery to ensure desired impacts
and outcomes, leading to the renewal and expansion of partner relationships.
Activities include but are not limited to:
o Support day-to-day partner related activities
o Work cross-functionally with Market Intelligence & Data Analytics to
synthesize industry and startup data to help guide partner opportunity.
o Support entrepreneur engagement and activity and deal flow sourcing
efforts.
o Support data entry and data management activities.
• Support partnership projects as directed by the Director, Partner Success,
coordinates day-to-day partner related activities and assists in the execution of
all supporting reporting.
• Support events and communications that drive the strategic goals of Rev1.
What You’ll Bring:
The ideal candidate is passionate about business development and client relations.
We believe success in this position requires a healthy mix of left-brain (detailoriented and analytical) and right-brain (charismatic and collaborative).
• Currently enrolled in business, marketing or related field at a university or
college level.
• Driven self-starter and can work both independently and with a team.
• Able to take detailed notes, manage stakeholder activities and communication
to achieve project and partnership objectives.
• Able to tactfully engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working within an established, yet evolving system to identify,
develop, mature and harvest startup-corporate opportunities.
• Highly professional at all times with excellent verbal, written and presentation
skills.
• Experience and/or interest working with startups, small businesses,
entrepreneurs, etc. is a plus.

Who You Are:

• Comfortable on a Diverse Team: We believe that gender, racial, ethnic, and
cultural diversity are key elements in startup success, and we foster this belief
on our own team as well.
• Flexible and Collaborative: Willing to work with a variety of companies,
partners, and projects. Able to deal with complex, ambiguous situations
effectively.
• Continuous Learning: We foster an encouraging environment that is always
learning, always asking questions and challenging assumptions.
• Self-Starter: Comfortable managing a process from start to production and
delivery. Willing to self-educate in fields outside of personal experience.
• Entrepreneurial: Have a strong and demonstrated interest in early-stage
companies, understanding the stress and concerns entrepreneurs face.
• Positive and Polished: High level of professionalism, composure, confidence,
and emotional maturity. Ability to interact effectively with executives,
entrepreneurs, professional service providers, and co-investors in a productive
manner.
• Ethical: High integrity; trustworthy with confidential information. We ensure
transparency and intellectual honesty are at the core of every interaction.

Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to:
careers@rev1ventures.com.