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APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW – JULY 22, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

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APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications for Summer 2027 – Summer 2028 cohorts are due Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT.

ABOUT CORTADO VENTURES
Cortado Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in ambitious, growth-driven companies to shape the next era of economic prosperity in Oklahoma and the Midcontinent. We’re headquartered in Oklahoma City with a satellite office in Tulsa.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our paid internship offers hands-on exposure to venture capital, high-growth startups, and the broader innovation ecosystem. You’ll work closely with our team, contribute real deliverables, and build portfolio-ready experience.

• Internship Tracks:

  • Generalist Investment – Learn the VC cycle: sourcing, diligence, market research, memos, and portfolio support.

  • MarCom, Events, & Platform – Tell the story and build the community: content creation (social, web, newsletter), event production, and ecosystem outreach.

  • Frontier Investment – Dive deep into Frontier Fund investment strategy by evaluating startups in targeted industries, conducting market and technology research, supporting diligence, and developing investment recommendations.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
Students and recent grads from any major who are curious, proactive, and collaborative. Strong writers/communicators, analytical thinkers, and self-starters thrive here.

Generalist Investment:
Finance, Economics, Business, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, etc.

MarCom, Events, & Platform:
Marketing, PR, Communications, Journalism, Design, Event Management, etc.

Frontier Investment:
Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.

TIME & LOCATION
Time commitment:
Typically 10 – 40 hours/week (varies by semester and availability).

Location:
Primarily in-person in Oklahoma City; occasional Tulsa activities.

COMPENSATION
This is a paid internship. Specific schedules and responsibilities align with candidate skills and availability.

SELECTION
Top candidates will be invited to interview with Cortado Ventures team members. Please submit the application form, resume, and optional supporting materials as requested. We will reach out directly if we decide to move forward with next steps.

QUESTIONS
Email Interns@cortado.ventures