Position – Investment Outreach Intern
Location – American Tenet, San Antonio, TX
Duration – Summer 2025
About Us –
American Tenet is at the forefront of developing an autonomous, unmanned, fixed-wing drone that can remain aloft for months without an engine. We endeavor to reach altitudes of 90,000 feet and create the world’s first unmanned commercial aircraft to autonomously circumnavigate the globe with the ability to land and take off from the ocean surface. Our focus is combining cutting-edge technology while leveraging underutilized resources to deliver force-multiplying capabilities to our commercial, government civil, and defense customers. We seek a motivated and talented Business Development Intern to join our dynamic team for the summer.
Project Overview –
As an Investment Outreach Intern, you’ll conduct outbound business development to angel investors and venture capitalists (VCs), using PitchBook, CRM software, and Microsoft Office. Through LinkedIn, email, and cold calling, you’ll contact 15 prospects daily and secure at least 1 – 3 virtual meetings per day for our CEO and COO, building relationships 12-18 months ahead of our next funding round. You’ll create an investor database, support pitch development, track metrics, analyze competitors, and investigate investor theses, delivering a comprehensive report to guide American Tenet’s investment strategy. This role leverages Six Sigma tools to ensure a data-driven approach.
Responsibilities –
- Research and contact 15 angel investors/VCs daily (120/week) via LinkedIn, email, and cold calling, using PitchBook to identify prospects.
- Schedule at least one to three virtual meetings daily (8/week) for the CEO/COO to pitch investment opportunities.
- Build a database of contacted investors, detailing contact info, investment focus, fund lifecycle (e.g., opening date, capital allocated, following fund timeline), and thesis.
- Draft pitch materials in MS Office (e.g., slides, scripts) showcasing American Tenet’s drone capabilities.
- Track outreach metrics (e.g., response rates, meetings secured) in CRM software.
- Analyze 3-5 competing drone startups funded by target investors, identifying pitch strengths/weaknesses.
- Develop a Week 1 project plan with a Gantt Chart of dependencies and milestones for the 7-week execution phase.
- Deliver weekly progress updates to James Oleen and a final report with investor insights, competitor analysis, and funding timeline projections.
Qualifications –
- Senior pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel for metrics, PowerPoint for pitches) and CRM software; training provided.
- Experience or strong aptitude in cold calling, financial modeling, and persuasive writing.
- Analytical mindset interested in investor relations and Six Sigma tools (e.g., Pareto Chart for prioritization).
- Excellent communication skills, persistence, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Benefits –
- Hands-on experience in startup fundraising and investor outreach.
- Mentorship from American Tenet advisors, with sales technique training.
- Access to PitchBook, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, MS Teams, CRM, and cutting-edge resources.
- Competitive stipend via the Ambassador Program, with potential for future full-time opportunities.
How to Apply –
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and relevant project work or research via Handshake.