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INTERNSHIPS WITH BETTER VIEWS
INFORMATION
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# WO R K DI F F E R E NT
We help undergraduates and recent graduates get startup experience abroad by arranging overseas internships that combine
workshops with practical project work at a startup.
ABOUT START ME UP
HOW WE DO THIS
1-2 month
startup internships
in great locations.
Specializing in remote startups, Start Me Up runs alternative internships that combine in-demand skills learning with adventurous travel.
Operating out of startup hubs that also happen to be major tourist destinations, students get the chance to make the most of their time out from studying.
We also provide in country support, mentorship, accommodation, training and can assist with paperwork to ensure you earn credits during your time with us.
SECTORS INCLUDE
FintechMarketing analytics
VRHealthtech
RECRUITMENT
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
JavaScript Python HTML CSS
Business model development Lean startup thinking Business model canvas Agile project management
UX Design Thinking Product development Market research Email marketing Marketing analytics Competitive analysis
Most people's first reaction to the idea of a startup scene in Bali is "seriously?!"
Since three expats set up a bamboo coworking space in 2013, the global media have arrived in their droves to cover this workplace phenomenon. And another seven spaces have followed suit - attracting everyone from famous entrepreneurs and big shot private equity financiers to poets, Olympic champions and Grammy Award winners.
Bali has become a startup destination, as well as a holiday destination. And it offers world class tourist attractions for you to experience in your spare time. The growth in the number of remote workers and startup founders on the island has also caught the attention of academics. From Harvard to Stanford, universities and business schools have been curious about what this workplace experiment means for the future of work.
BALI, INDONESIA
Bangkok is a formidable startup hub in its own right home to countless hipster coworking spaces and startup accelerators.
And then there's the beautiful south (where Start Me Up was launched in early 2016). On the east and west coasts of Thailand, beachside co-working spaces are thriving allowing remote workers to enjoy sublime 'office' views and snorkelling and diving after work.
Work from Thailand and learn how to work from anywhere. Then go and get lost in one of the world's most incredible tourist destinations.
Thailand offers visitors an incredible array of experiences.
From mountains in the north to endless pristine beaches in the south. And then there's Bangkok. The country's vibrant capital, jam-packed with incredible food, culture and nightlife.
Thailand is also home to a lively startup scene. In Chiang Mai, thousands of 'digital nomads' from all over the world flock to run their online businesses from the city's trendy coffee shops and coworking spaces.
THAILAND
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Beautiful Barcelona has seen its startup scene go from strength to strength.
London may produce more IPOs, but Barcelona is catching up, helped by its well-qualified inhabitants, quality of life perks and relatively low cost. With awesome beaches, great weather, amazing food and world-class nightlife, what's not to like?
Locals report that it’s almost always sunny in Barcelona and when you're not basking in it, you can base yourself from one of the city's great work spaces.
Betahaus, the coworking space we work out of, also has branches in Berlin and Vienna and recently expanded its Barcelona hub to 6 floors. The top floor boasts amazing views across the city and an international membership of entrepreneurs and creative professionals.
Adored by everyone from surfers to literary lovers, Byron Bay in New South Wales is an Australian anomaly.
Expect lively surf breaks and abundance of musicians, film-makers, writers and designers who also call the town home.
Close to subtropical rainforests, Byron Bay is a popular spot for scuba diving and snorkelling. It’s also home to a growing number of top notch coworking spaces.
BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA
Crammed full of trendy boutiques, bars and restaurants, Byron offers a perfect mix of work and play.
And it's also well situated for exploring the rest of Australia. Byron's local Gold Coast airport is well-connected to the rest of the country (and the world).
Kohub, Thailand
Don't be decieved by this jungle view. Kohub is just a few minutes from the beach.
It's also where Start Me Up was launched in early 2016.
Expect coral-fringed beaches, mangroves and mouthwatering curries.
WHERE WE WORK
Beachub, Thailand
On the other side of the coast, there's Beachub which is decked out with fast internet for working (and hammocks for napping).
Situated on the island of Koh Phangan, this area is well-suited to diving fans.
It's no exaggeration to say we work from some of the highest rated coworkingspaces on the planet. Moreover, these spaces are critical to the success of ourprogram because they provide a setting for peer-to-peer learning. Learning doesn't begin and end with your startup mentor. It is actively facilitated by your coworking community.
WHERE WE WORK
We partner with three different coworking spaces and one coliving space in Bali. These are the places you'll be working from for the duration of your placement.
Hubud Hubud is Bali's first coworking space. It is 400 square meters of rustic bamboo structure with reclaimed Ulin (iron-wood) flooring. In the outside working area, there's a view onto a rice field and volcano (and powerpoints), so you can work on your laptop in between admiring the view.
Hubud, Bali
WHERE WE WORK
Outpost With access to a swimming pool and views out across a beautiful Balinese jungle, Outpost offers pretty views and other perks: Members get discounts on spa treatments and a visit once week from a local masseur.
The space is home to a diverse range of startups. Past Start Me Up host startups Mastly and Publishizer have both previously made Outpost their home.
Roam Roam is part coworking space and part coliving space. It has a huge workspace that looks onto a swimming pool and has hammocks for relaxing in (when you need a rest from the laptop).
Roam is just one of a chain of spaces, the company runs similar centers in Miami, London and Tokyo.
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Dojo Boasting its own swimming pool and a lively entrepreneurial community, Dojo is an increasingly popular coworking spot for founders in Bali. And it's just a short walk from the beach.
Like Hubud, the space runs a full schedule of events throughout the year.
What some of our students say
PRAISE
"The exposure to startups and their founders was incredible."
Ian Leung, University of Cambridge, UK
“Within two weeks I was speaking with two venture capitalists, an ex-software engineer at Facebook about my own startup idea.”
Ollie Rodney, University of Nottingham, UK
"A unique way of discovering the startup world."
Mónica Larrazábal Álvarez-Guerra, Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Navarra, Spain
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What some of our students say
PRAISE
“I’m so glad I did this program and would recommend it to anyone interested in startups.”
Aishy Vimal, Cornell University, US
I would 110% recommend the internship. There aren’t any other experiences like this one on offer for students at the moment.
Amelia Bargh, York University, UK
"I ended up building an app in Bali. It was an amazing time and I look forward to seeing how much further I can take all the things I’ve learned.
Abby Mitchell, UCL, UK
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THE FOUNDER
Start Me Up was founded in 2016 by Oxford University Politics, Philosophy and Economics graduate Clare Harrison, a business journalist turned entrepreneur.
Clare started running her first businesses remotely from Asia in 2013 after leaving her job in London to go traveling.
After working out of hubs in Australia, Thailand and Bali in Indonesia, she got a taste for Asia’s growing startup scene and helped launch an education startup which ran coding courses in partnership with Bali’s first coworking space, Hubud in late 2014.
Since then, she’s launched Start Me Up, another education startup and The Story Scientist, a communications consultancy. Her mission now is largely focused on encouraging more people to pursue an entrepreneurial path and tapping into international coworking communities to get startup ideas off the ground.
She's been published in various outlets including Fast Company, The Times and The Telegraph (UK).
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Working at a startup is tough. It typically requires flexibility and the wearing of many hats. it also requires candidates to be able to leap straight into new areas.
We've carved out a reputation amongst the global startup community for accepting exceptional students onto our program. So we have to be selective. Often participation on our program will involve travelling many hundreds (or thousands) of miles from home. so we look for independence and resilience.
The first step of the process is to complete a short application form to help us to get to know a bit about you and what you want to learn.
The next stage is a screening interview. This is a 10-15 minute informal discussion between you and one of the Start Me Up team to determine your motivations for applying.
If you pass the initial Interview, you'll be invited to complete a short online quiz. This will assess your numerical and logical reasoning abilities, your written English along with some general questions about the world of startups.
The last stage in the process is a more in-depth interview. In this interview, we want to know as much as possible about the kinds of skills you're looking to develop and whether there are any specific sectors you're looking to experience.
HOW IT WORKS
What happens when I arrive? We meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation. On your first day of work, you’ll take part in a group training session at the coworking space before being onboarded into your startup.
Training We run a day of presentations and training to get you up to speed as quickly as possible.
During busier months, we also organize coding workshops and mini hackathons. The first weekend we organize a group trip which could be anything from surfing or paddle boarding to trekking to the summit of a volcano for sunrise.
You'll also have access to online resources to support your learning during your time with us.
Where will I stay?
You'll stay in your own room near to the coworking space where your startup is based.
We have agreements with a range of homestays, villas and apartment rentals.
Our aim is to get you settled in as quickly as possible so we create welcome packs for all participants on our program that contain a guide to the local area, maps and a local SIM card.
As soon as you embark on the program you'll have access to a coworking space and accommodation.
Our aim is to promote learning and skills-building throughout the internship and beyond: if there's a way we can support you with learning a new skill or launching an enterprise, we'll help make it happen.
Want to learn to code? Create a website? Or launch a freelance business? We know someone who can help.
What else do we offer?
Excursions
OUR PROGRAMS
Our flagship 1-2 month internship program is a cross between an
internship and a course. By combining trainings and mentorship with
practical project work, you learn valuable skills to help you get hired.
Startup Internship Program
What you get
Accommodation, airport transfers and sim cards.
Monthly pass to a coworking space.
Training and onboarding from your startup mentor.
Access to up to 16 entrepreneur-focused events per month.
Continuous support from your startup mentor.
Work on anything between 1 and 4 projects per month.
First week excursion eg surf trip, mountain biking, trekking or rafting.
Introduction to JavaScript workshop (during summer months)
PROGRAM FEES
Bali/Thailand
1 month US$2,500
2 months US$ 3,900
Aus/Spain
1 month US$3,200
2 months US$5,000
FAQS
When it comes to the type of work, it varies depending on the startup and thestudent. Some of the roles are marketing and communications, analytics or programming. The idea is to see where the student’s interests meet the needs of the startup. It could be growth metrics and A/B testing for a Silicon Valley startup, or helping devise a marketing and communications plan.
What kind of startups do you work with?We work with all kinds of startups, including edtech, fintech, healthtech and e- commerce startups. These startups are often remote startups that can be run from anywhere. People who work for the startup may work from diverse locations as part of distributed teams.
What should I wear?Generally, we operate in hot countries, so T-shirts and shorts or lightweight clothing are best. Startup founders in tropical countries tend to be very casually dressed.
Do I need to bring a laptop?Yes you do. We can’t provide a laptop but we can provide somewhere to securely store it at night.
What happens when I arrive at the airport? You’ll be met by a driver and/or a representative from Start Me Up who will be clutching a sign with your name on it (and our logo).
What will I be doing?
The fees cover 24/7 support, a coordinator on the ground to source opportunities, accommodation, airport pickup, access to a coworking space (worth around $300 per month) training and workshops provided by tech professionals and fellow entrepreneurs.
What do the fees cover?
Why are you so much cheaper than your competitors?
Some of our programs are less than half the cost of our competitors because we specialize in emerging startup hubs. We are also run remotely, we don't have an office in New York or London, so we can pass on more savings to students.
Where will I stay on my placement?
We provide you with shared accommodation (you get your own room. You’ll be staying with other people on the program who may or may not be working at your startup.
Your deposit is normally due within two weeks of being offered your placement. Places are competitive, so you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared before you apply. The remainder of the balance is due one month before your placement begins.
When will I receive offers from startups?We let everyone know at least four weeks before the start of the placement date.
What will it be like on a day-to-day basis? Most interns work fairly conventional hours eg 9 to 5 and there are always lots of social events happening that you can get involved with. Coworking spaces are very sociable and many interns make friends with people from all over the world.
Do I need to speak a different language? We will place you with an English speaking startup, unless you stipulate otherwise.
What kind of training will I get on my placement? It could be anything from programming and marketing to business development or public speaking.
When do I have to pay for my placement?
What happens if I want to cancel my placement?
We typically take five and ten interns a month so you are part of an intake, although there may be fewer than that in quieter months. There will always be friendly faces at the coworking space where you'll be based, however. So interns always form close friends during their time with us.
All deposits are non-refundable, but if you need to cancel we can look at moving you to a different placement in the future as long as it’s within a year.
Will there be other interns around?
What is the weather like? It depends where you're going. Our tropical destinations are often split into wet and dry seasons, although these distinctions aren't always that black and white. It can rain in the dry season and be very sunny in the wet season.
Why Bali and Thailand? We focus on remote startups. These are companies that can (largely) be run from anywhere. Or they are companies with a remote component.
As coworking has grown in popularity, so has interest in 'destination coworking spaces'. These are coworking spaces with reliable internet and beautiful views - allowing an emerging class of remote worker the chance to travel while they work.
Can I connect with other interns before the placement starts? We can connect you with other interns ahead of time if you want so you can plan trips and excursions during your time away.
How much spending money will I need? This depends on where you go. In Thailand, for example, you can eat for as little as $10 a day if you stick to local restaurants.
If you are in Australia, your costs will be higher if you plan on eating out. If you cook your own food, however, you can keep costs down.
What should I do about visas? We will advise you on the appropriate visa for the location and duration of your placement. You are advised to obtain a social visa if you are interning in Indonesia. In Australia, you will need to apply for a working holiday visa.
Does everyone who applies get placed with a startup? No we are a selective program, so not everyone who applies will be offered a place.
You are free to spend your weekends as you please. Activities could include island trips, white water rafting, surfing, diving, swimming or trekking.
What happens at the weekend?
Can I see the accommodation?Below are examples of some of the accommodation we housed students on in 2017.
DATES THAILAND 2018
You can access your accommodation from the Saturday before your
placement starts but you must be vacated by the Saturday morning at the
end your placement. If you need help finding additional accommodation
options after your internship, let us know.
April
Monday April 2nd to Friday April 27th
May
Monday April 30th to Friday May 25th
June
Monday 28th May to Friday June 22nd
July
Monday June 25th to Friday July 20th
August
Monday 23rd July to Friday August 17th
September
Monday August 20th to Friday September 14th
DATES AUSTRALIA 2018
Our Byron Bay placement will be running during two of our busiest
months in 2018.
June
Monday June 18th to Friday July 13th
July
Monday July 16th to Friday August 10th
DATES BALI 2018
February 2018
Monday February 5th-Friday March 2nd
March 2018 - Easter internship
Monday March 26th- Friday April 20th
May 2018
Monday April 30th to Friday May 25th
June 2018
Monday May 28th to Friday June 22nd
July 2018
Monday June 25th to Friday July 20th
August 2018
Monday July 23rd to Friday August 17th
September 2018
Monday August 20th to Friday September 14th
October 2018
Monday September 17th - Friday 12th oct
November 2018
Monday October 15th to Friday November 9th
December 2018
Monday November 26th to Friday December 21st
These dates may be subject to change. We don't recommend any participants purchase flights
more than 10 weeks in advance of a placement start date.
