GenAI Fund Program Associate (Internship)

GenAI Fund Program Associate (Internship)

About GenAI Fund

GenAI Fund is a Southeast Asiafocused AI specialist platform helping enterprises adopt artificial intelligence at scale.

We believe the largest opportunity in AI lies in enterprise adoption embedding AI into core business operations to drive measurable impact.

Our work spans three integrated pillars:

Digital Transformation

We support enterprises in defining AI use cases, sourcing startups, and executing structured deployments. Our model is McKinsey for AI, with differentiation in scaling transformation through AI-enabled processes and deep partnerships with AI startups. To date, we have supported 100+ large enterprises across Asia through our AI matching platform connecting enterprises to 2,600+ AI startups.

Investment

We invest in enterprise-ready AI startups. A flagship initiative is the FastTrack AI Accelerator (with NVIDIA), offering guaranteed enterprise PoCs, up to USD 1M in GPU and compute credits, and structured pilots. Six startups have progressed through rigorous enterprise PoCs via this program.

Ecosystem Development

We run outcome-driven initiatives including GenAI Builders Meetups, AI workshops and training programs, and structured enterprisestartup matching sessions designed to lead to real deployments. We also publish regional AI adoption insights through our AI report featuring enterprise case studies. In 2026, we will host Southeast Asia's largest AI adoption conference (5,000 attendees, 100+ case studies, 500 matchmaking sessions, target 100 AI PoCs).

Our founding partners are former Amazon Web Services (AWS) leaders with extensive experience working alongside startups, enterprises, and government agencies across ASEAN.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and high-agency Program Associate (Intern) to support the delivery of GenAI Fund's enterprise programs, ecosystem initiatives, and operational activities across Southeast Asia.

This is a hands-on role involving real stakeholders and live projects. You will work closely with enterprises, startups, and ecosystem partners while gaining exposure to how AI transformation platforms operate in practice.

This internship is designed as a conversion track to a full-time role for strong performers. We welcome final-year students, fresh graduates, as well as early-career professionals who are seeking a transformational experience in enterprise AI, startups, and ecosystem building.

Key ResponsibilitiesProgram & Operations Support

• Support planning and execution of enterprise AI programs, accelerators, meetups, workshops, and conferences
• Coordinate logistics and communications with startups, corporate partners, and ecosystem collaborators
• Manage registrations, tracking documents, timelines, and follow-ups
• Support live program execution (virtual and in-person)
• Assist with post-program reporting, summaries, and feedback collection

Marketing & Communications

• Support promotion of GenAI Fund initiatives through LinkedIn, email, and community channels
• Assist in drafting short-form content such as event recaps, startup highlights, and report insights
• Maintain content calendars and coordination trackers
• Ensure consistent and professional communication across channels

Research & Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct structured research on AI startups, enterprise use cases, and market trends
• Maintain internal databases and coordination documents
• Support communications with founders, enterprise partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
• Assist with relationship management and follow-ups after programs and events

Required Qualifications

• Strong interest in AI, startups, and enterprise innovation
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership and follow-through
• Ability to learn quickly and operate effectively in ambiguous environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and reliability
• Comfortable working remotely with a distributed team
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity) as part of daily workflows

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

• Experience in program or event coordination
• Exposure to stakeholder engagement or community building
• Basic online marketing experience (LinkedIn, Canva, newsletters)
• Proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel
• Familiarity with the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem

Role Fit

This role may not be suitable if you prefer highly structured tasks, are seeking a purely observational internship, or are uncomfortable engaging directly with founders and senior enterprise stakeholders in a fast-changing environment.

What We Offer

• Monthly compensation, with potential performance-based bonus
• Conversion opportunity to full-time employment based on performance
• Direct exposure to enterprise AI adoption programs and startup collaboration
• Meaningful responsibility in regional AI initiatives
• Mentorship from former AWS leaders with hands-on AI go-to-market experience
• Access to a network of AI founders, investors, and enterprise leaders
• Practical insight into operating an AI fund and enterprise innovation platform

Application Process

Please submit your CV and LinkedIn profile to [Confidential Information] by 2 March.