Innovative Venture Building Internship Program - Malaysia

Description:

At Reapra, we’re not just building businesses—we’re shaping industries by nurturing individuals with the vision and drive to solve systemic challenges. Unlike conventional venture-building approaches, we focus on self-discovery and mastery, helping future entrepreneurs align their unique identity, strengths, and aspirations with meaningful business opportunities.

This internship is more than just a temporary role—it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in our philosophy, explore real-world problem-solving, and contribute meaningfully to our entrepreneurial research and industry-building efforts. For those who resonate deeply with our approach, this could be the starting point of a longer journey with us.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for curious, introspective, and forward-thinking individuals who are eager to explore entrepreneurship beyond the conventional path. More than credentials, we value a growth mindset, strong self-awareness, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to systemic change.

This position might not be for you if you are prioritizing an opportunity that teaches technical skills or responsibilities in standard recruitment, VC deal sourcing, marketing or PR, or other corporate or VC responsibilities. Our Mission and Vision require us to create completely new processes and projects, and so we are looking for people who want to co-create with us from the ground up! 

About the role:

This internship challenges conventional founder sourcing and recruitment by exploring creative, non-traditional approaches to engaging potential founders and employees. Instead of standard HR or investment methods, you’ll experiment with unstructured social engagement, events, and new communication channels, while also contributing to content, marketing, and PR to educate the market on Reapra’s unique venture-building philosophy.

Alongside your project work, you’ll participate in Intensive Foundation Design (IFD), a self-discovery program that helps you reflect on your identity, strengths, and career aspirations while actively shaping new entrepreneurial communities.

Responsibilities:

• Co-develop, execute and update new systems to increase quality of founder sourcing in and around Malaysia
• Organize events and meetings involving potential candidates in and around Malaysia
• Own and execute tasks to supplement new systems
• Start and run your own communities with Reapra frameworks to increase awareness and generate interest in its approach to venture building
• Co-develop or support PR, marketing, and other market outreach activities
• Coordinate and co-create with the main team in Singapore as well as other stakeholders in the Reapra group

About Reapra:

Reapra’s mission is to co-create new industries that have a positive impact on society, by integrating research and practice together. We do this through integrative, people-centric venture building – a new business creation process that connects the entrepreneur’s intrinsic motivation to a promising field that solves complex long-term issues in society. We invest in entrepreneurs with a ‘build-to-last’ mindset to develop market leaders over the long term.

Legal Disclaimer:

By submitting an application to Reapra, I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal data by Reapra and its affiliates, service providers and agents for the purpose of processing my application. This includes, but is not limited to, contacting me, evaluating my suitability, and conducting background checks regarding my application. I further confirm that I have obtained the prior consent of the relevant third parties for the use and disclosure of their personal data for the purposes of my application with Reapra.

I acknowledge that in the course of Reapra handling the personal data, relevant personal data may be transferred outside of Singapore. I further acknowledge that in the event my application is unsuccessful and unless I inform Reapra otherwise, Reapra may retain my personal data for consideration for future opportunities with Reapra.

I declare that the particulars in this application are true in every aspect.

• Self-Understanding: Being in touch with how and why you operate in decision-making and actions is important. Self-awareness can contribute to greater learning and personal and team growth.

• Open to Creating Something New: Embrace the opportunity to be part of creating something novel and impactful versus just improving on market-relevant, traditional technical skills.

• Exploration and Learning: We value candidates with diverse interests and a desire for continuous exploration of various perspectives and domains, new ways of learning and ultimately, brave innovation. 

• Passion for Startups and Entrepreneurship: We're seeking individuals who exude enthusiasm for the startup landscape. Your excitement will drive our innovative efforts in venture building.

• Effective Communication: Effective and confident communication is essential. This includes a very high level of empathy and listening especially when managing very personal information alongside business considerations.

• Independence: The ability to work independently is crucial. You should be self-driven and capable of taking initiative.

• Adaptability: Be comfortable without set tasks and willing to contribute across various functions, from 'sourcing' to marketing to admin tasks.

• No Experience Required: No minimal experience needed in these fields. Beginners are very welcome. While this is not strictly an "HR" or "marketing" role, a background in community building, social media management, event organization, coaching, marketing, business psychology or PR could provide an added perspective but is not necessary.

Join us to embark on a journey where you'll redefine the art of sourcing and venture creation. Be a part of our team, and together, let's reshape the startup landscape.

What you’ll gain:

• Deep Self-Discovery & Industry Insights – Understand how personal identity shapes entrepreneurial paths.
• Exposure to Entrepreneurship – Engage in thought-provoking discussions and real-world applications of our Mastery by Co-Creation with Society (MCCwS) philosophy.
• Potential for Future Collaboration – While this internship does not guarantee a long-term role, we actively seek individuals who show promise and alignment with our mission.