Over the past six months, I had the opportunity to intern at Nuclio, a venture builder that focuses on creating and developing new startups. As a Venture Development Intern, I was involved in various tasks that exposed me to the fast-paced world of venture creation. This experience has been invaluable in helping me gain a deeper understanding of the startup ecosystem and has played a key role in my career development.<\/p>\n
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Tasks and Responsibilities<\/strong> Knowledge, Skills, and Competences Acquired<\/strong> Personal Development and Career Growth<\/strong> Gratitude and Reflection<\/strong> Conclusion<\/strong> Tips for other Interns<\/strong><\/p>\n Preperation<\/strong><\/p>\n Speak with your future team; Inform yourself about Erasmus+ requirements; Familiarize yourself with relevant topics<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Visa Application<\/strong><\/p>\n N\/A (EU)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Internshipsearch<\/strong><\/p>\n Use your network; Be persistent and don’t get demotivated too easliy<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Apartmentsearch<\/strong><\/p>\n Network and be aware of scammers; Always ask for a in person visit even if you can’t have one just to see how the other reacts<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n I used the suggested assurance via the DaaD and can’t complain (but did not need to make a claim luckily).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other<\/strong><\/p>\n Enjoy the learning journey!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Formalities on site<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Telephone\/internet<\/strong><\/p>\n EU makes it crazy easy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bank\/Accountopening<\/strong><\/p>\n I used my German bank account without any larger issue. FYI: Within the EU, IBAN discrimination is prohibited.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other<\/strong><\/p>\n Everything might be a bit more challenging if you leave the EU and if you don’t speak the local language.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Everyday\/Leisure<\/strong><\/p>\n Going Out activities<\/strong><\/p>\n Get lost in Barcelonas beautiful streets; Piscinas de Montjuic; Ask your colleagues!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other<\/strong><\/p>\n Be open and do the first step.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Over the past six months, I had the opportunity to intern at Nuclio, a venture builder that focuses on creating and developing new startups. As a Venture Development Intern, I was involved in various tasks that exposed me to the fast-paced world of venture creation. This experience has been invaluable in helping me gain a … \u201eInternship at Nuclio in Spain\u201c<\/span> weiterlesen<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3982,"featured_media":1611,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,486393,486391],"tags":[1402,761,1762],"class_list":["post-1607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allgemein","category-praktikum-europa","category-reports-in-english","tag-barcelona","tag-islamwissenschaft","tag-spanien"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3982"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1607"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1607\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1613,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1607\/revisions\/1613"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.fu-berlin.de\/auslandspraktikum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nDuring my time at Nuclio, I worked on a range of projects that allowed me to take on meaningful responsibilities. Some of my main tasks included:
\n\u2022 Identifying Venture Opportunities: I helped identify and analyze more than 75 potential business models and markets. This work contributed to Nuclio\u2019s ability to assess new startup ideas and improve its deal flow.
\n\u2022 Market Research and Analysis: I conducted research on over 700 startup deals and market trends, producing reports and dashboards that were shared with stakeholders. This helped me develop my analytical skills and gain insight into the evolving startup landscape.
\n\u2022 Supporting Early-Stage Ventures: I supported ventures at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages by assisting with the development of pitch decks, business plans, and helping manage the funding pipeline. This gave me a practical understanding of what goes into launching a startup.
\n\u2022 Operational Support: I provided operational assistance to portfolio ventures, helping ensure that their day-to-day activities ran smoothly. This hands-on experience taught me a lot about the challenges startups face as they grow.
\n\u2022 Sector-Specific Research: I conducted sector deep dives and contributed to investment memorandums for potential ventures, which helped Nuclio identify new opportunities.<\/p>\n
\nI gained a wide range of skills during my internship at Nuclio, which I believe will be invaluable as I move forward in my career. Some of the key takeaways include:
\n\u2022 Research and Analytical Skills: I significantly improved my ability to analyze business models and market trends, which was key to evaluating new venture opportunities.
\n\u2022 Venture Building Experience: Working at a venture builder allowed me to see firsthand how startups are created and supported from the ground up, providing me with practical knowledge I wouldn\u2019t have gained elsewhere.
\n\u2022 Intercultural Communication: One of the highlights of my internship was working in a truly multicultural environment. I used English and Spanish in meetings, heard Catalan during lunch breaks, and even exchanged a few words in Arabic with my Moroccan colleague. This experience improved my ability to communicate effectively in different languages and cultural contexts.
\n\u2022 Operational and Strategic Support: I gained valuable experience in providing operational support to startups, learning how to address the day-to-day challenges they face.
\n\u2022 Team Collaboration: I was fortunate to work with an amazing team at Nuclio. They provided me with guidance and encouragement, while also giving me the freedom to take on responsibilities and grow. Their support pushed me to develop both professionally and personally.<\/p>\n
\nThis internship has been a crucial stepping stone for my career. Working at Nuclio gave me a solid foundation in venture building and the confidence to pursue opportunities in the startup sector. In addition, I was able to balance my work at Nuclio with an online course through Dream VC, which gave me further insights into venture capital, especially in the African context. This combination of hands-on experience and academic learning has broadened my understanding of the global venture ecosystem.<\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to intern at Nuclio. It has been a rewarding experience that
\nhas opened my eyes to the complexities of the startup world. I would also like to thank the Erasmus+program and the FU Erasmus+ Team, which provided me with the financial support that made it possible to fully commit to this internship. Without this, I would not have been able to sustain myself during the program.<\/p>\n
\nIn summary, my internship at Nuclio was an incredibly valuable experience that has shaped my understanding of the startup world and prepared me for future challenges in venture development. The skills I\u2019ve gained and the support I\u2019ve received will undoubtedly help me in my future career. I look forward to applying everything I\u2019ve learned and continuing to grow in the exciting world of startups.<\/p>\n
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