Intern, Innovation Ventures and Technology (Spring 2025)
Atlanta, Georgia
Employer: Delta Air Lines
Industry: Innovation & Operations Technology
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Delta Air Lines is continually looking to embrace new technologies and enhance the customer experience, and with that in mind we are looking for current students who are interested in working with a leading innovation team in the airline industry. You will need to embrace challenges, devour knowledge, and love working on meaningful problems. Innovation isn't just a concept; it's about continually improving the customer experience from pre-booking a flight all the way through to a customer's final destination.
The Venture & Tech Scouting team plays a key role in developing and executing corporate innovation initiatives that contribute to Delta Air Lines' market leadership and growth. The team identifies and partners with innovative startup solutions to enhance & expand Delta's strategic objectives. You'll have an opportunity to influence direction, selection, and deployment that solve the problems of tomorrow.
Intern responsibilities include :
• Perform high-quality research and summarize information on potential markets
• Develop thesis around strategic areas and conduct market and industry analysis
• Review & validate potential startups aligned to Delta executive needs
• Monitor the venture landscape & foster relationships with the tech community
• Support portfolio companies, the corporate accelerator, and fund of fund investments
• Organize, track, and build out our startup CRM and reports on company engagements
• Conducts due diligence including reviewing financials, pitch decks and core technology
• Meet & Present with Delta leadership and business partners to understand core strategic
needs, map out opportunities, connect our partners to the latest solutions
• Crafting and managing startup pilot evaluations by identifying strategic fit and negotiating advantages terms to secure additional upside
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
• Tech Knowledge: You know the latest trends across AI, Robotics, Sustainability & more
• Self-starter: You can work independently and collaboratively when appropriate
• Curiosity: You are willing to explore topics beyond the surface & know how to dive in deep
• Perspective: You bring your own opinions & viewpoints, but can quickly adjust
• Storytelling: Excellent communication skills and creative thinking
• Flexibility & attention to detail to balance multiple projects and stakeholder needs
• DEI: You embrace diversity, champion equity, and build inclusion in your work
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
• STEM Degree or a technical background
• Strong business fundamentals (financial modeling, etc.) & understanding of private markets
• Prior experience or knowledge of the commercial aviation sector & complexities
• Understanding of strategic business frameworks or previous consulting experience
• Previous experience in venture capital, investment banking, or corporate innovation
The Venture & Tech Scouting team plays a key role in developing and executing corporate innovation initiatives that contribute to Delta Air Lines' market leadership and growth. The team identifies and partners with innovative startup solutions to enhance & expand Delta's strategic objectives. You'll have an opportunity to influence direction, selection, and deployment that solve the problems of tomorrow.
Intern responsibilities include :
• Perform high-quality research and summarize information on potential markets
• Develop thesis around strategic areas and conduct market and industry analysis
• Review & validate potential startups aligned to Delta executive needs
• Monitor the venture landscape & foster relationships with the tech community
• Support portfolio companies, the corporate accelerator, and fund of fund investments
• Organize, track, and build out our startup CRM and reports on company engagements
• Conducts due diligence including reviewing financials, pitch decks and core technology
• Meet & Present with Delta leadership and business partners to understand core strategic
needs, map out opportunities, connect our partners to the latest solutions
• Crafting and managing startup pilot evaluations by identifying strategic fit and negotiating advantages terms to secure additional upside
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
• Tech Knowledge: You know the latest trends across AI, Robotics, Sustainability & more
• Self-starter: You can work independently and collaboratively when appropriate
• Curiosity: You are willing to explore topics beyond the surface & know how to dive in deep
• Perspective: You bring your own opinions & viewpoints, but can quickly adjust
• Storytelling: Excellent communication skills and creative thinking
• Flexibility & attention to detail to balance multiple projects and stakeholder needs
• DEI: You embrace diversity, champion equity, and build inclusion in your work
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
• STEM Degree or a technical background
• Strong business fundamentals (financial modeling, etc.) & understanding of private markets
• Prior experience or knowledge of the commercial aviation sector & complexities
• Understanding of strategic business frameworks or previous consulting experience
• Previous experience in venture capital, investment banking, or corporate innovation
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 25310
Country: United States
State: Georgia
City: Atlanta
ZIP: 30334
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