We are thrilled to introduce the inaugural cohort of the DivInc x Blackstone LaunchPad Internship Program! This summer, from June 3rd to August 9th, we are excited to partner with Blackstone LaunchPad to place 30 exceptional student interns with 13 of our innovative portfolio companies. This 10-week program is designed to provide hands-on experience, foster professional growth, and immerse these talented individuals in the dynamic world of startups.

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Program Overview

Our internship program offers students a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to the success of our portfolio companies. Interns will engage in various tasks, ranging from marketing and business development to technical and operational support, all while receiving mentorship and guidance from industry leaders.

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Our Portfolio Companies and Interns

We are proud to collaborate with a diverse group of companies and dedicated hiring managers who are eager to mentor and support our interns. Here’s a snapshot of the companies and the exceptional students who will be working with them:

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• Kinkofa | Tameshia Rudd-Ridge 
  • Interns: Noelle Brown, Savion Watson, Savannah Whitehead & Felix Gonzalez

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• Chubby Diaries | Jeff Jenkins
  • Interns: Gia Nguyen & Erika Kuntze

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• Branchy | Allison Hall
  • Interns: Ella Rimland, Ayran Malhotra & Mckenzie Prince

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• Invisible Strengths | Mariah Barber
  • Interns: Bernebas Mehari & Yogita Sree Kavya Adari

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• Abloom | Alicia Williams
  • Intern: Hajrah Ahmed

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• CultureLancer | Brianna Brazle
  • Interns: Riya Patel, Kartik Vanjani & Anand Krishna Mishra

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• Cardio | Destin Bell
  • Intern: Wasif Khan

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• Looks For Lease | Nyleve Henry
  • Interns: Ochanya Itodo & Christophian Sulaiman 

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• Valor Biomechanics | Evan Magnusson
  • Intern: Alan Zhou

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• Dreami | Ashima Sharma
  • Intern: Leslie Zepeda

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• Homads | Vi Nguyen
  • Interns: James Donnis, Zahir Khan & Maggie Ma

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• Motherocity Health | Lydia Simmons
  • Interns: Meghana Appidi, Kaitlin Lee, Bianca Glen

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• XR Sports Group | Kedreon Cole
  • Interns: Gaurav Jena & Nazia Mehreen

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• DivInc | Grace Lanni & Cherise Johnson
  • Interns: Samhitha Cheedalla & Nick Fisher

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A Summer of Innovation and Growth

This internship program is more than just work experience; it's a chance for our interns to innovate, grow, and make lasting connections within the startup ecosystem. We look forward to seeing their incredible impact on our portfolio companies and are excited to support their journey every step of the way.

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Want to Hear more about Blackstone LaunchPad? Check it out here!

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