Business Development Intern

Help put Inku on the map — internationally. Support the founding team in expanding Inku's reach through market analysis, outbound campaigns, and creative growth initiatives. From crafting social media strategies to collecting powerful customer stories, you'll play a hands-on role in shaping how the world discovers AI-powered brand content. Work directly with co-founders on go-to-market strategy, international expansion, and everything it takes to grow an early-stage AI company. Location Leuven area (hybrid), Belgium Job Number BDI-INT-2025-01 Duration 3–6 months (extendable) Team Go to Market Country Business Development Why This Role Exists Brands everywhere are waking up to the power of AI-driven content — but most don't know where to start. Inku builds custom Brand Engines that give companies creative autonomy at scale, and the opportunity to bring this to new markets is massive. We need someone who can help us go beyond Belgium. Someone who can research international markets, launch outbound campaigns, amplify customer success stories, and think creatively about how to accelerate Inku's growth. As Business Development Intern, you'll work side by side with the founding team to shape and execute the go-to-market strategy that puts Inku in front of the right brands — everywhere. Your Mission You're not just supporting business development — you're helping build the engine behind Inku's growth. You'll dive into international markets, craft outreach campaigns, collect stories from real customers, and constantly experiment with new ways to get Inku noticed. You will Work closely with the founding team on strategy and execution Support international expansion by analyzing new markets and setting up initiatives to put Inku on the map globally Help set up communication campaigns across social media and email outbound Collect customer testimonials and use-cases to share with the world Think creatively about how to spur Inku's growth — no idea is too bold Become an Inku expert — understand our AI Brand Engines well enough to explain the value to anyone You're not following a playbook — you're helping write it. About You Interest in business development, partnerships, or sales (internship or project experience is fine) Comfortable with outreach — you're not afraid to reach out cold or start conversations Systems thinker: You see patterns and ask "how do we scale this?" Self-starter mentality: You take ownership and don't wait for instructions Fast learner in ambiguous, fast-paced startup environments Fluent in English (written and spoken); Dutch is a plus Based in Belgium or willing to work hybrid in Leuven area You are able to work as a "student-zelfstandige." If you don't have the statute yet, we're open to helping you obtain it You are available to work 2–3 days per week Prior experience in business development, sales, marketing, or related roles Experience in creative industries, marketing, or SaaS Curious about AI and the future of content creation Previous startup or early-stage experience This Role Is Not for Everyone This isn't a passive internship where you shadow someone or execute a predefined playbook. There is no playbook yet — you're helping build it. You'll have real responsibility from day one. You'll work directly with founders. You'll experiment, fail fast, and iterate. You'll help shape the go-to-market approach that could define Inku's growth trajectory. If you want structure, clear instructions, and predictable tasks — this isn't it. If you want ownership, creative freedom, and the chance to help grow something from scratch — you'll thrive here. What We Offer Direct collaboration with co-founders and core team Real ownership — you'll shape how Inku grows Freedom to experiment and learn what works in a real-world growth environment Hybrid flexibility in the Leuven area Compensation for your time and contributions Opportunity to extend into a student job, longer internship, or full-time contract based on performance and fit Insider access to cutting-edge AI technology and enterprise brand partnerships Send a short message about why this role excites you and what makes you a good fit. No formal cover letter needed — just be direct and genuine. J-18808-Ljbffr