AI Associate

About Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.

Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.

We believe our best work happens when we’re together. AV operates as a 5-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.

At Alumni Ventures, we're building an AI-first organization. As an AI Associate, you'll help shape how teams across the company leverage AI to work smarter, move faster, and solve meaningful business challenges.

The AI Associate role is designed for a resourceful, tech-forward individual who enjoys working at the intersection of operations, strategy, and artificial intelligence.

AI Associates work closely with leaders and teams across the company, applying advanced AI tools to reimagine workflows, support decision-making, and accelerate execution. The scope of work is dynamic—spanning projects in operations, people, finance, legal, investments, and beyond. You'll play a critical role in designing, piloting, and scaling AI-driven solutions that transform how our teams work and accelerate the way we operate as a company.

This is a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across the organization while developing deep expertise in the practical application of generative AI in a professional environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.

• Executive & Team Support
  • Partner closely with leaders on high-priority projects, meetings, and strategic initiatives.
  • Draft communications, synthesize insights, and ensure timely follow-ups.
• AI Workflow Design & Execution
  • Build, test, and refine AI-driven workflows, prompt libraries, and toolkits to meet evolving team needs.
  • Pilot and evaluate emerging AI platforms and tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and others) to enhance productivity.
  • Leverage automation platforms and APIs to integrate AI solutions into existing systems where appropriate.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with multiple departments to identify and implement scalable, AI-enhanced processes.
  • Translate strategic objectives into operational workflows that improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Capture and standardize best practices to create repeatable models that can be shared across teams.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Act as an internal champion for AI adoption, helping colleagues build confidence in leveraging new tools.
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend technologies and approaches that expand organizational capabilities.
  • Drive a culture of experimentation, iteration, and continuous learning.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong scripting skills (Python preferred) and familiarity with APIs and automation platforms.
• Experience with Gen-AI tools (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) and fluency in prompt design and deployment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — able to simplify the complex and…