Business Development Intern

Summary: business development within the defense industry. 6 months unpaid internship. Company Description Whitebox AI builds risk infrastructure for autonomous AI systems operating in regulated, high-stakes environments. The platform detects and scores agentic risk in deployed AI systems, then provides runtime controls to keep that risk within defined bounds, enabling organizations to deploy AI with confidence. The company focuses on sectors where AI failures carry significant consequences, including defense, legal services, and other regulated industries. Whitebox AI’s work extends to researching the architectural conditions that give rise to autonomy, agency, and machine consciousness, informing both safety products and long-term research. Its IP portfolio includes a granted U.S. patent on the core architecture, with additional filings in progress. Role Description The Business Development Intern role is a remote internship focused on supporting growth initiatives across key regulated markets. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market research on potential customers and partners, identifying and qualifying leads, and helping maintain accurate records in CRM tools. The intern will assist with outreach campaigns, support preparation of presentations and collateral for prospective clients, and coordinate follow-ups to nurture early-stage relationships. This role also involves collaborating with product and marketing teams to translate technical capabilities into clear value propositions for compliance, security, and procurement stakeholders. Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and the ability to interpret market and customer data to generate insights.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication for internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess Lead Generation skills, including prospecting, qualification, and early-stage relationship building.
• Candidates should possess Market Research skills to identify trends, assess competitive landscapes, and segment target markets.
• Candidates should possess Customer Service skills, demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and a focus on stakeholder needs.
• Interest in AI, risk management, or regulated industries (e.g., defense, legal, finance) is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and collaborate across distributed teams.
• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.