Business Development Intern

Bluesense Smart Beauty - Harvard Innovation Labs AffiliatedBluesense Smart Beauty is a next-generation AI-powered smart skincare and skin-analysis technology developed within the Harvard Innovation Labs ecosystem.We combine:sensor-based hardware,AI-driven skin analysis,personalized beauty recommendations,B2B analytics dashboards,to help beauty clinics, medspas, dermatologists, and cosmetic brands make smarter, data-driven decisions about skin health.Build the world’s most intelligent beauty device and redefine personalized skincare globally.We are now assembling a small, elite team of people who want to help shape the future of beauty-tech.You will:Work directly with the founder (Harvard Innovation Labs).Take real ownership of early sales, strategy, and growth.Influence product direction and go-to-market decisions.Build something from zero to global not just “do tasks.”Be part of an early team that may grow into full-time BD/Growth roles.If you want hands-on experience at a fast-moving, high-ambition startup, this is the perfect place.You will work across multiple strategic functions:1. Customer Outreach & SalesBuild target lists of clinics, medspas, and cosmetic companies.Execute structured outbound campaigns (LinkedIn + email).Set up discovery calls and demo meetings.Join calls, take notes, shape proposals.2. Go-to-Market StrategyCreate frameworks for B2B acquisition.Study competitor pricing models.Craft positioning and messaging.Suggest pilot programs and partnership models.3. Market Research & Business InsightsAnalyze global beauty-tech and AI competitors.Map industry trends (US, EU, Middle East).Identify whitespace opportunities.Build investor-facing insight reports.4. Operations & CRMBuild and manage the sales pipeline.Improve messaging, scripts, and onboarding flow.5. Product Feedback & Customer InsightsCollect insights from clinics and professionals.Understand problem points and user needs.Help shape product decisions with real data.Who We’re Looking For (Smart, Curious, Ambitious)High intelligence • Strong analytical ability • Structured thinking • Learns extremely fastHigh energy • Motivated and proactive • Thrives in fast-paced environmentsHigh ownership • Doesn’t wait to be told • Takes initiative • Thinks like a founderBackgrounds that fit well (but flexible): • Business Administration • Management • Industrial Engineering • Economics • Marketing • Entrepreneurship • Biomedical Engineering (with interest in beauty-tech)If you are intellectually curious + ambitious, you are a good fit.What You Will LearnYou will gain real founder-level exposure, including: • B2B sales for hardware + SaaS • The inside mechanics of AI beauty-tech • How early-stage startups build traction • Investor storytelling & pitch deck fundamentals • Market mapping and segmentation • Product–market fit research • Outreach psychology (how to talk to customers) • Strategic thinking and roadmap planningPerks & Benefits • Work directly with a Harvard i-Lab founder • Founder-level visibility in meetings • Remote + flexible hours • A powerful reference letter and career mentorship • Potential equity / early hire consideration • Be part of a technology transforming the beauty industryHow to ApplySend the following to hr@bluesense.ai:Your CVA short note (3–5 sentences):“Why do you want to join a smart beauty startup?”(Optional) Any past startup, research, or project work