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Venture Builder, NewsBreak AI Innovation (Intern)

CompanyNewsBreak
LocationMountain View
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role involves ideating, validating, and launching AI-driven startups from concept to early traction by working at the intersection of technology, product, and entrepreneurship. Responsibilities include architecting intelligent systems, validating markets, spinning out venture-scale businesses, and discerning how NewsBreak can support portfolio company growth.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$50 - $60
Company Size
342
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
NewsBreak is the leading platform for local news and information, with more than 40 million users across America. By using new technology, NewsBreak provides community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely and accessible way. NewsBreak is bridging the gap between new technology and traditional local media, offering an innovative digital solution that allows users to get the information they need to live safer, more vibrant, and connected lives. Based in Mountain View, California, NewsBreak connects users with local information, national publishers, and targeted advertising from local businesses, with increased traffic and revenue that helps strengthen local communities. We are always looking for great talents. Contact us via careers@newsbreak.com Our website: https://www.newsbreak.com/about Creator Program: https://www.newsbreak.com/creators Publishing Platform: https://mp.newsbreakapp.com Android App Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.particlenews.newsbreak&hl=en iOS App Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/news-break-personal-local/id1132762804?mt=8
About the Role

About NewsBreak

Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.

Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.

Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.

If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about

Overview:
 
We are seeking a Venture Builder focused on AI Innovation to ideate, validate, and launch AI-driven startups from concept to early traction. You will work at the intersection of technology, product, and entrepreneurship to turn emerging AI capabilities into scalable businesses
 
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • This is not an “AI strategy” role — this is a 0→1 builder position for someone who can architect intelligent systems, validate markets, and spin out venture-scale businesses
  • The ideal candidate must be external facing and can readily build relationships across startups, venture capital firms, startup accelerators, and other ecosystem partners
  • Discern how NewsBreak can support project/portfolio company growth trajectories through technical enablement (user acquisition, product-led growth, monetization etc.)
  • Lead internal fund operations, including quarterly reporting, fund administration, marketing efforts, portfolio gatherings, annual meetings, and platform operations
You might thrive in this role if you have:
  • Computer Science, Engineering, or any hard sciences degree (undergraduate, masters or PhD) from top tier University
  • Software engineering, ML engineering experience; Founder experience preferred
  • Progressive business experience in early-stage venture investing or recent graduate from top-tier MBA
  • Existing network in the San Francisco Bay Area’s startup ecosystem
  • Founder’s mindset, builder’s mentality and strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills and strong executive presence with an ability to present thoughtful input to decision-making
  • Passion for innovative technologies and artificial intelligence, with a strong pulse on key trends, themes and players 

Hourly Pay: $50- $60

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Key Skills
Venture BuildingAI InnovationIdeationValidationStartup LaunchingProduct InnovationEntrepreneurshipIntelligent Systems ArchitectureMarket ValidationVenture CapitalEcosystem PartnershipUser AcquisitionProduct-Led GrowthMonetizationFund OperationsExecutive Presence
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