M3i is a private investment and transformation platform focused on acquiring and scaling small and mid-sized businesses across Southeast Asia. We specialize in operational turnarounds, digital enablement, and building institutional-grade platforms in fragmented industries. Backed by experienced operators and ex-consultants, M3i combines capital with execution capability to unlock value. Our portfolio spans home improvement, B2B services, and emerging consumer sectors.4o
Job Title: AI Intern – Private Equity Portfolio Tools (6-Month Internship)
Location: Remote / Hybrid Duration: 6 Months Commitment: Full-time preferred Stipend: Competitive (based on experience)
About Us
We are a Private Equity firm focused on transforming and scaling small to mid-sized businesses across Southeast Asia. Our operations team works directly with portfolio companies to unlock value through technology, automation, and operational excellence. We're looking for a highly capable AI Intern to help us build internal tools and automations to accelerate business transformation across our portfolio.
Role Overview
You will join our Operations & Tech Enablement team to develop AI-driven tools for use across our portfolio companies – spanning industries from eCommerce to manufacturing. Your work will support functions like finance automation, sales enablement, HR ops, and internal data dashboards.
Key Responsibilities
Build and deploy AI/LLM-powered tools to streamline operational workflows (e.g., invoice parsing, customer service bots, inventory optimizers)
Collaborate with business operators to translate pain points into smart, no-code/low-code/AI-first solutions
Use tools like Cursor, LangChain, Python, and OpenAI APIs to prototype and ship solutions
Automate data processing and reporting from tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, and ERP platforms
Document, test, and iterate AI tools to ensure business usability and impact
Stay up to date with new AI tools and libraries and propose relevant applications to our business cases
Who We’re Looking For
Strong proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or other relevant languages
Experience with AI agents, prompt engineering, LangChain, OpenAI API, or equivalent frameworks
Familiarity with Cursor (AI-native IDE) and using AI copilots in code generation
Previous experience with low-code platforms or API integration (Zapier, Make, Airtable, Retool, etc.) is a plus
A self-starter who enjoys solving real-world business problems with minimal guidance
Bonus: Experience working with SME-style operations, finance systems, or supply chain tools
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience applying AI to live business problems in real companies
Exposure to how Private Equity and Venture Building teams operate
Opportunity to ship real products that impact business outcomes
Mentorship from operators and ex-consultants in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
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