Ripple is hiring a Web3 RippleX, Accelerator Intern (Summer 2023)
Compensation: $15k - $67k estimated
Location: New York, NYToronto, Canada
Ripple is a crypto solutions company transforming how the world moves, manages, and tokenizes value. Through RippleX, we support and champion an open community of developers on XRP Ledger, so they can advance the solutions and innovation needed to allow businesses, consumers, institutions, and governments to fuel the engine of a new digital economy.
ROLE:
As part of our $1BN XRP pledge to support builders and developers in the XRPL ecosystem, Ripple is launching several accelerator initiatives to nurture projects/ early-stage startups and accelerate innovation in the Web3 and Crypto space. We're looking to bring on board an intern over the summer who has a passion for blockchain technology, an eye for disruptive innovation, and enjoys working with the startup ecosystem to help shape our accelerator initiatives
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Work closely with the program team to shape and execute our accelerator strategy as we expect to launch three cohorts in 2023
- Monitor the progress of portfolio companies throughout their participation and build analyses and reports on their program success
- Manage and facilitate meaningful connections between portfolio startups and investors, mentors, and Ripple team members supporting the program
- Help nurture and grow our ecosystem of investors, startup mentors, and benefit partners; this includes identifying and proactively approaching new ecosystem prospects
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Currently enrolled in a degree program; ideally in Economics, Finance or a STEM related field
- Strong understanding of and passion for Blockchain, Web3, and/or related fields
- Experienced working within an engineering-driven culture with a desire to innovate, build, and grow new initiatives
- Ability to rally people together around a common goal and lead by example
- Proficient relationship management skills; can initiate and cultivate relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Exceptional communicator with strong writing and presentation skills
- Enjoys inspiring people and sees diverse teams as an asset; participants and mentors will be located across multiple geographies
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WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- Ripple is Flexible First: you have the option to work from home, from our offices, or a combination of the two around our centers of gravity (15 global offices).
- Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything >
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
- Employee giving match
- Mobile phone stipend
Take Care of Yourself
- Twice a quarter R&R days so you can rest and recharge
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
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