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Our Vision

WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather models with a unique proprietary data source: a global constellation of next-generation smart weather balloons targeting the most critical atmospheric data. We combine this unique data source with the world’s most accurate AI weather models. Our long-term vision is to eliminate weather uncertainty, and in the process help humanity adapt to climate change, be that predicting hurricanes or speeding the adoption of renewables. The founding team of Stanford engineers was named Forbes 2019 30 under 30 and is backed by top investors including Khosla Ventures.

Your Role

WindBorne is looking for Business Operations Intern who will work closely with the Chief of Staff to support with all things related to the scaling of our business. We’re looking for a flexible generalist whose core competence is being on top of the details. Day-to-day, you will work closely business and operations team and support tasks such as drafting up strategy docs for future market expansion plans, or keeping the lights on in our offices (both figuratively and literally).

We're dedicated to helping humanity adapt to climate change as fast as possible, and you can be a part of our mission to make this global societal impact. If you are thrilled by the idea of bringing cutting-edge technology to market at the center of business development, sales, outreach, and relationship management on a fast-moving team, WindBorne is the place for you.

Roles and responsibilities

• Building new internal systems to improve the day-to-day operations of the business; including sales dashboards, invoice tracking, etc.

• Supporting development and relationships from current customers/contracts across commercial and humanitarian sector

• Conducting research to explore new market opportunities and prioritization of product developments

• Monitoring company cash flow and other finances, working closely with Chief of Staff and Chief Financial Officer

• Overseeing upgrades to our offices (e.g., specing out a mission control room) as well as general workspace management

• Supporting the Chief of Staff in handling inevitable unexpected tasks

Skills and Qualifications

• Desire to get your hands dirty as an individual contributor

• High level of proficiency with Google Suite (docs, slides, sheets, gmail, calendar)

• Desire to operate in a fast-paced environment and make tradeoffs between quantity and quality of work

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• 2-3+ years of experience in consulting with business or engineering degree preferred

Location:

Address: 858 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA.

In-person strongly preferred.