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Application deadline: September 30, 2025

The team you’ll join 

The Portfolio Impact team helps StepStone stand out by supporting both the investors we work with and the startups we invest in. We help our portfolio companies grow by connecting them with potential customers, partners, and potential acquirors. 

To do this, we introduce the startups we back to leaders at major companies — like Fortune 500 and Global 2000 firms — and help them find ways to work together. Because of our unique investment model, we have insight into about 70,000 startups. This means that when a big company wants to find new ideas or partners in a certain area, we can quickly share the best options and explain how they compare — giving us an advantage over others. 

About the role 

The Portfolio Impact Summer Analyst will work alongside the Portfolio Impact team to support our portfolio companies through business and corporate development. Specifically, you will build relationships with technologists at global companies and provide thoughtful, curated recommendations of StepStone portfolio companies that are relevant to their interests and priorities.  Those recommendations are based informed by research and insights we gather via fund and portfolio company relationships. 

This unique role provides meaningful exposure to some of the top investors and operators within venture capital. Further, the Summer Analyst position is an excellent opportunity to gather perspective on the venture industry, hone your communication and business development skills and develop an understanding of the technology trends shaping our future.  

What you’ll do  

• Conduct Market Research: Identify potential customers or partners for portfolio companies by researching industry trends, key players, and target markets. 

• Develop Target Lists: Maintain the firm’s database of corporate relationships and identify new prospective partners, leveraging tools like LinkedIn, CRM platforms, and industry directories. 

• Facilitate Warm Introductions: Coordinate and execute outreach to potential customers, using email, phone, or events, to introduce portfolio companies and their solutions. 

• Collaborate with Portfolio Companies: Work closely with portfolio company teams to understand their product offerings, target customer profiles, and sales strategies. 

• Track and Report Progress: Monitor the status of introductions, follow-ups, and outcomes; provide regular updates to the VC firm and portfolio companies. 

• Support Relationship Building: Assist in nurturing relationships with key contacts by organizing meetings, sharing relevant materials, and ensuring a professional follow-up process. 

• Optimize Introduction Processes: Propose and implement improvements to the introduction workflow to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

What we’re looking for 

• Graduating from university in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 

• Prior experience in entrepreneurial and/or business development roles 

• Demonstrated track record of academic and success 

• Willingness to go above and beyond to generate exceptional results for the team 

• Compelling and charismatic communicator who is comfortable interfacing with senior executives 

• Strong understanding of and interest in technology and venture ecosystem; pays close attention to technology trends and can articulate prospective long-term implications for the industry 

Click here to learn more about the intern experience.

Salary: 70,000

The salary is an estimate of pay for this position.  Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience.  The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure.  Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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