Welcome to your guide to Entrepreneurship and Startups career paths. Here we’ve gathered resources and connections to support your career journey as an entrepreneur or with early-stage organizations.
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Tynan Dewes, MBA ’24
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Eliza Weaver, MBA ’26
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Mark Newhall, Director of Employer Relations & Recruiting
Navigating Startup Opportunities at VC-Backed Portfolio Companies
Companies hiring for entrepreneurial ventures and startups seek candidates who have: comfort with ambiguity and change, knowledge of and passion for the industry or product, ability to wear many hats and thrive in a resource-constrained environment, and fundraising/sales experience.
Company Lists
- International Students: Startups that Sponsor – Megalist (created by Alma)
Accelerators
- Delta V – MIT Sloan’s Capstone Entrepreneurial Experience
Internships
- Sandbox – Supports student-driven entrepreneurship and a path to entrepreneurial internships
Job Boards
Orbit
MTC’s one-stop shop for student entrepreneurs
Career Central
MIT Sloan’s job board.
*How to Find Startups in Career Central
Job + Internship Sites
Job boards across MIT and targeted industry and internship job boards.
Crunchbase (request free access), Pitchbook, and Preqin offer valuable data on VC-backed companies and market trends. These tools can help you stay informed about potential opportunities.
Crunchbase
Research private and public companies, including investments, funding, and mergers and acquisitions.
Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs-in-Residence
Professional Advisors
Career Advising + Coaching
Book an appointment:
MBA/LGO/MSMS | MFin | MBAn | SFMBA| EMBA
Entrepreneurial-Specific Guidance
Connect with Sloan Industry Advisors in Entrepreneurship.
