Are you wondering how to find an interesting start-up internship and get the most out of it? Rami Abou Jaoude (Wharton MBA 2013) describes his internship at Namshi.com in Dubai during summer 2012 and shares how to facilitate your own learning in an unstructured work environment.
How did you find your position?
Two of the co-founders used to be my colleagues at McKinsey. When I found out about their venture, I informally reached out to them.
What was your motivation for working at a start-up this summer?
I am interested in launching a start-up in the ecommerce field. I thought that working for another ecommerce start-up would give me valuable experience in this industry.
What advice would you give to students interested in working at a start-up this summer?
Ask for work that motivates you and that you can learn from. It is easy for an intern to be given repetitive/uninteresting tasks.
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