Community & Ecosystem Partnerships Intern | AI, Tech & Digital AssetsSome partnerships are worth more than a sponsorship cheque.<p>Proof of Talk is building a global platform connecting the people shaping technology, finance, AI and digital assets.</p><p>Our philosophy is simple:</p><p><strong>Small rooms. Big decisions.</strong></p><p><strong>Our flagship summit takes place at the Louvre Palace in Paris, and Proof of Talk is now expanding internationally with Proof of Talk Abu Dhabi</strong>.</p><p>We're looking for a highly social, entrepreneurial and resourceful <strong>Community & Ecosystem Partnerships Intern</strong> to help us build relationships with the communities, organizations and networks that matter.</p><p>This is <strong>not a sponsorship sales role</strong>.</p><p>Your job is to find organizations where Proof of Talk can create genuine mutual value — and turn those opportunities into partnerships.</p>What Does That Actually Mean?<p>Imagine you discover a community of 15,000 AI founders.</p><p>An accelerator with 200 portfolio companies.</p><p>A VC with a powerful founder network.</p><p>A university entrepreneurship society.</p><p>A digital asset association.</p><p>A group connecting family offices.</p><p>Another technology conference.</p><p>A community of AI engineers.</p><p>A network of women in technology.</p><p>A private group of FinTech executives.</p><p>Your question is:</p><p><strong>How can Proof of Talk and this community help each other?</strong></p><p><strong>Maybe we give their members access to Proof of Talk.</strong></p><p><strong>They introduce Proof of Talk to their community.</strong></p><p><strong>Maybe we create a dedicated invitation code.</strong></p><p><strong>They promote selected speakers or content.</strong></p><p><strong>Maybe we organize something together.</strong></p><p><strong>They bring a relevant group of founders.</strong></p><p><strong>We give their community visibility.</strong></p><p><strong>Maybe they become an official Community Partner.</strong></p><p><strong>Maybe we create something neither side had thought of yet.</strong></p><p><strong>There doesn't always need to be money involved.</strong></p><p><strong>The objective is to create partnerships where both sides genuinely win.</strong></p>Your Role<p>You'll help build the ecosystem around Proof of Talk across:</p><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Technology</li><li>Startups</li><li>Venture Capital</li><li>Digital Assets</li><li>Web3</li><li>FinTech</li><li>Finance</li><li>Investment</li><li>Entrepreneurship</li><li>Innovation</li></ul><p>You'll identify the organizations and communities that already have relationships with the people we want in the room.</p><p>Then you'll help us build relationships with them.</p>Who You'll Build Relationships With<p>Potential partners could include:</p>🚀 Startup & Technology Ecosystems<ul><li>Accelerators</li><li>Incubators</li><li>Startup hubs</li><li>Founder communities</li><li>Coworking communities</li><li>Innovation centers</li><li>Technology organizations</li></ul>🤖 AI Communities<ul><li>AI founder networks</li><li>Developer communities</li><li>AI associations</li><li>Research communities</li><li>Enterprise AI groups</li><li>AI meetups</li><li>Technology networks</li></ul>💰 Investor Ecosystems<ul><li>Venture capital communities</li><li>Angel networks</li><li>Family-office groups</li><li>Investor associations</li><li>Founder and investor clubs</li></ul>🌐 Digital Asset & FinTech Communities<ul><li>Blockchain communities</li><li>Web3 organizations</li><li>FinTech associations</li><li>Digital asset groups</li><li>Developer ecosystems</li><li>Industry networks</li></ul>🎓 Universities & Young Talent<ul><li>Entrepreneurship societies</li><li>Technology societies</li><li>AI clubs</li><li>Blockchain clubs</li><li>Business schools</li><li>University incubators</li></ul>🎤 Events & Industry Organizations<ul><li>Other conferences</li><li>Meetups</li><li>Side-event organizers</li><li>Industry associations</li><li>Professional networks</li><li>Innovation programs</li></ul><p>The list isn't fixed.</p><p>Part of your job is discovering <strong>the networks we haven't found yet.</strong></p>What You'll Actually Do🔎 Discover<p>Research and identify communities, organizations and ecosystem partners that align with Proof of Talk.</p><p>You'll constantly be asking:</p><p><strong>Who already has the audience we want to reach?</strong></p><p><strong>Who would benefit from access to our ecosystem?</strong></p><p><strong>Where can both sides create value together?</strong></p>📩 Open Doors<p>You'll reach out through:</p><ul><li>LinkedIn</li><li>Email</li><li>Introductions</li><li>WhatsApp</li><li>Telegram</li><li>Events</li><li>Community channels</li><li>Your own network</li></ul><p>You'll learn how to turn a cold introduction into a real relationship.</p>🤝 Build Partnerships<p>You'll speak with community managers, founders, ecosystem leads, accelerator teams, event organizers and other partners.</p><p>You'll understand what matters to them and help develop collaborations such as:</p><ul><li>Community partnerships</li><li>Cross-promotion</li><li>Member benefits</li><li>Ticket collaborations</li><li>Content exchanges</li><li>Newsletter partnerships</li><li>Joint campaigns</li><li>Community invitations</li><li>Speaker/content amplification</li><li>Co-hosted gatherings</li><li>Ecosystem activations</li><li>Referral initiatives</li><li>Partner events</li></ul><p>We don't want to send everyone the same PDF.</p><p>We want you to understand:</p><p><strong>What would make this partnership valuable for them?</strong></p><p><strong>Then help create it.</strong></p>🚀 Activate, Don't Just Sign<p>Getting someone to say “yes” isn't the end of the job.</p><p>A partnership that exists only in a spreadsheet is useless.</p><p>You'll help make sure partnerships actually happen.</p><p>That means:</p><ul><li>Making sure partners receive what was agreed</li><li>Supplying links, codes, content and assets</li><li>Coordinating announcements</li><li>Following up on agreed promotions</li><li>Tracking registrations or referrals where relevant</li><li>Maintaining communication</li><li>Finding additional ways to collaborate</li><li>Keeping strong partners engaged for future Proof of Talk editions</li></ul><p><strong>We care about activated partnerships, not partnership logos.</strong></p>What Success Looks Like<p>We won't judge you by how many emails you send.</p><p>We'll care about:</p><ul><li>High-quality communities identified</li><li>Meaningful conversations started</li><li>Partnerships agreed</li><li>Partnerships activated</li><li>Audience reached through partners</li><li>Relevant applications and registrations generated</li><li>New communities brought into the Proof of Talk ecosystem</li><li>Relationships that continue beyond one event</li></ul><p>The goal isn't collecting hundreds of random partners.</p><p><strong>Twenty exceptional communities can be more valuable than 200 irrelevant ones.</strong></p>Who We're Looking ForRequired<ul><li>Currently studying or recently graduated in business, marketing, communications, entrepreneurship, international business, technology or a related field</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Comfortable reaching out to people you don't know</li><li>Comfortable having calls with external partners</li><li>Strong research ability</li><li>Highly organized</li><li>Persistent with follow-ups</li><li>Able to work independently</li><li>Curious about technology, AI, startups, finance or digital assets</li><li>Comfortable taking ownership rather than waiting for instructions</li></ul>We'd Especially Like to Meet You If<p>You are already involved in:</p><ul><li>Startup communities</li><li>AI communities</li><li>Tech ecosystems</li><li>Venture capital networks</li><li>University entrepreneurship groups</li><li>Web3 or digital asset communities</li><li>Founder networks</li><li>Innovation hubs</li><li>Conferences</li><li>Community building</li></ul><p>An existing network is valuable.</p><p>But <strong>resourcefulness is even more important.</strong></p><p><strong>If you don't know someone today but know how to find the right person and build the relationship tomorrow, that's interesting to us.</strong></p>You're Probably a Fit If<ul><li>You genuinely enjoy meeting people</li><li>You're naturally good at connecting people</li><li>You're comfortable sending the first message</li><li>You're curious about what different communities are building</li><li>You enjoy finding win-win situations</li><li>You can think beyond “What can we get from them?”</li><li>You understand that relationships compound over time</li><li>You're persistent without being annoying</li><li>You're good at following up</li><li>You like startups, AI, technology and entrepreneurship</li><li>You notice interesting communities before everyone else does</li><li>You don't need a script for every conversation</li><li>You like turning an idea into something real</li></ul>You're Probably Not a Fit If<ul><li>You dislike outreach</li><li>You want a purely internal internship</li><li>You're uncomfortable speaking with strangers</li><li>You send one email and give up when nobody responds</li><li>You think partnerships mean exchanging logos</li><li>You need detailed instructions for every next step</li><li>You're interested only in closing transactions rather than building relationships</li></ul>Why Proof of Talk<p>Proof of Talk is not trying to become the world's biggest conference.</p><p>We're building something more curated.</p><p>Our flagship edition takes place at the <strong>Louvre Palace in Paris</strong>, bringing together leaders across investment, finance, technology and digital assets.</p><p>In December 2026, Proof of Talk expands to <strong>Louvre Abu Dhabi</strong>, bringing together two of the industries shaping the next decade:</p><p><strong>Digital Assets & Finance</strong></p><p><strong>and</strong></p><p><strong>Artificial Intelligence & Technology</strong></p><p><strong>That means we're building relationships across several of the world's most exciting ecosystems at the same time.</strong></p><p><strong>And community partnerships will be an important part of connecting those ecosystems.</strong></p>What Makes This Internship Different🌐 Build a Serious Network<p>You'll interact with:</p><ul><li>Community founders</li><li>Accelerator teams</li><li>VCs</li><li>Startup ecosystem leaders</li><li>AI communities</li><li>University organizations</li><li>Technology companies</li><li>Event organizers</li><li>Industry associations</li><li>Founders and entrepreneurs</li></ul><p>You'll leave the internship with relationships you can carry throughout your career.</p>💪 Real Ownership<p>You won't just research partners for somebody else to contact.</p><p>We want you to gradually own the process:</p><p><strong>Discover → Contact → Talk → Create → Agree → Activate → Grow</strong></p><p><strong>If you discover an incredible community we should work with, we want you to open that door.</strong></p>🧠 Learn Real Partnership Building<p>You'll learn that good partnerships aren't:</p><p><strong>“You post about us and we'll put your logo on our website.”</strong></p><p><strong>The interesting question is:</strong></p><p><strong>“What does your community need, what do we have, and what could we create together that benefits both sides?”</strong></p><p><strong>That's the mindset we want.</strong></p>🌍 International Exposure<p>You'll work with communities and organizations across Europe, the Middle East and globally as Proof of Talk continues to expand.</p><p>The role is remote-friendly, but the relationships you build will be international.</p>Structure<ul><li><strong>Internship</strong></li><li><strong>Remote-friendly</strong></li><li><strong>CET-friendly working hours preferred</strong></li><li><strong>International team</strong></li><li><strong>Competitive internship compensation</strong></li><li><strong>High level of ownership</strong></li><li><strong>Potential to attend Proof of Talk events</strong></li><li><strong>Potential for longer-term opportunities for exceptional performers</strong></li></ul>Potential Career Paths<p>Strong performers can grow into:</p><ul><li>Community Partnerships Manager</li><li>Ecosystem Partnerships Manager</li><li>Partnerships Manager</li><li>Community Lead</li><li>Ecosystem Manager</li><li>Business Development</li><li>Strategic Partnerships</li></ul>Employment Type<p><strong>Internship</strong></p>Job Function<p><strong>Partnerships · Community · Business Development · Marketing</strong></p>Industry<ul><li><strong>Events · Artificial Intelligence · Technology · Finance · Digital Assets</strong></li></ul>