AI Development Intern, Business Development

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA | Part-Time (15–20 hours/week) | Paid Internship, $30/hour

Position Summary: 

Do you have a passion for artificial intelligence and its ability to transform the way businesses operate? Are you excited about applying cutting-edge AI tools to identify investment opportunities and streamline business development processes? K1 is looking for an AI Intern to support our Business Development team by automating core workflows and enhancing data-driven sourcing strategies.

As an AI Intern, you’ll work alongside our Business Development and Data teams to build and deploy tools that improve how we identify, research, and engage with high-potential software companies. This is an opportunity to apply your technical and analytical skills in a high-impact, real-world private equity setting.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and refine AI/automation tools to support the sourcing of software investment opportunities.
• Assist in developing and deploying scripts or applications for data extraction, enrichment, and analysis.
• Leverage APIs, LLMs (e.g., GPT), and other machine learning models to automate repetitive research and outreach tasks.
• Work with our proprietary systems to maintain data quality and support pipeline visibility.
• Collaborate with Business Development team members to identify areas where AI can drive efficiency or insight.
• Stay current on AI and automation trends relevant to B2B software and private equity workflows.

Requirements:

• Current undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate in Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical major.
• Strong interest in artificial intelligence and practical applications of automation.
• Working knowledge of Python or another programming language relevant to automation or data workflows.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate business problems into technical solutions.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a positive attitude   
• Experience with LLMs, LangChain, web scraping, or API integrations

Perks:  

• Exposure to high-growth B2B software markets and private equity deal sourcing.
• Opportunity for full-time offer upon graduation.
• Lunch provided in-office every day.

About K1:

K1 is a leading investment firm focusing on high-growth enterprise software companies globally. K1 seeks to help dynamic businesses achieve successful outcomes by identifying and executing organic and acquisition-based growth opportunities that position its companies as industry leaders. K1 typically invests alongside strong management teams that continue to guide their organizations on a day-to-day basis. The firm’s investments vary in the level of ownership to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and managers. Since inception, K1 has partnered with over 250 enterprise software companies. For more information about K1, visit our website: k1im.com.