What is Startup Life?

Startup Life is a 3-12 month internship program that takes the most talented Aalto University students & researchers to intern at the most interesting startup locations of the world.

You’ll work at a startup in Silicon Valley, Singapore, London or Tel Aviv and learn from the best entrepreneurs. The participants will receive a grant for their visa and stay.

In summer 2011 the program was organized for the first time in Silicon Valley and Helsinki, in 2012 we will take on the world. Stay tuned and don’t miss this unique opportunity!

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Schedule for 2012

Milestone #1
February 2012

Application period 6th January - 29th February
Apply to the most exciting trainee program you can think of and learn what it means to work in an international environment with the best talents.

Milestone #2
Spring 2012

Visa process
We'll start making preparations to get you on the flight, help you out with all papers and brief you on your way.

Milestone #3
Summer 2012

Work work work!
You start your 3-7 month trainee period.

Quotes & pics from former participants

"The most influential lesson for me was to let go of planning and asking for permission. In a startup, you just do stuff. Try something. If it doesn't work, you try something else. And again and again."
– Tuuti, Grey Area Labs, 2011

"Working with the Startup Life team has been both fun and fruitful for Zendesk. They connected us with many exceptional engineers, two of whom we hired, and then deftly navigated all the visa and relocation issues. We are excited to partner with Startup Life again and meet their latest crop of nordic talent"
– Zendesk, 2011

"In a startup you feel that you have something valuable to give. Together the team can achieve amazing results with less resources! And after a while it's harder and harder to leave and get back to your studies."
– Lari, Kiosked, 2011

"I've learned that in a start up, words don't count. Actions speak louder than words."
– Anni, Flowdock, 2011

"The summer prepared me to work and solve problems inside and outside my experience"
– Goncalo, Valoya, 2011

"The energy and positive drive at work are simply irresistible. People are super responsive, prompt, efficient and professional, without losing their sense of humor and politeness. There is no hierarchy for the sake of hierarchy. "
– Nelli, Eucalyptus, 2011

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