Ops Junior Manager — AI Consumer Tech Startup

The right conversation changes everything. LAIVE makes sure everyone gets it.
We also offer the right working experience to outstanding individuals.
We're a pre-seed AI consumer technology startup preparing for our next product pilot.
We're looking for a curious student or recent graduate to join us for 4-8 weeks (3–4 half-days per week) and get hands-on exposure to how operationally a business works.
You'll work directly with the founder and gain experience across areas such as:

• running the operational tasks across several areas of the business
• supporting marketing experiments and growth ideas;
• researching audiences, channels, and opportunities;
• understanding how a startup turns an idea into a product people want.

Operations & Business Development

• Supporting day-to-day business operations and coordinating activities across different business areas.
• Researching potential partners, business opportunities, industry developments and relevant contacts.
• Supporting sales, partnership development and outreach activities.
• Managing research, follow-ups, documentation and operational workflows.
• Helping coordinate the preparation and execution of product pilots.

Marketing & Growth

• Supporting marketing experiments, growth initiatives and audience development.
• Researching audiences, distribution channels and market opportunities across the UK, Europe and US.
• Supporting social media, content creation and digital marketing activities.
• Researching and supporting podcast-related opportunities, including guest research, outreach, coordination and distribution.

Strategy & Research

• Conducting competitor, market and consumer research.
• Identifying opportunities to improve customer acquisition, engagement and retention.
• Turning research and ideas into actionable recommendations.

Preferred skills:

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and working independently.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to identify relevant information quickly.
• Confidence communicating with external contacts, partners and potential customers.
• Good written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with digital tools, AI tools and productivity platforms.
• Commercial curiosity and an interest in how businesses develop and scale.

You'll get direct founder access and an honest look at what building an early-stage company actually involves.
At the end of the experience, we'll provide a personalised reference and, where appropriate, are happy to make introductions that may help with your next steps. Strong performers may be considered for future paid opportunities as the company grows.

Details

• 4 weeks, 3–4 half-days per week
• Flexible around your studies
• August 2026 start
• Hybrid: London, UK or remote

This is an unpaid opportunity, only apply if this is ok for you. No equity or salary at this point. Opportunities might arise, based on performance and fit.

2 years experience required.
We're open to students and recent graduates from any background, including business, economics, marketing, STEM, and other disciplines. We're looking for people who are curious, proactive, interested in consumer products and marketplaces, and excited by learning how startups experiment, grow, and solve problems.
If this sounds like you, send us an email. What motivates you, what are you most proud of, most excited about.