What’s it like to intern at an AI startup in the middle of a Series A?
We thought we’d be helping with research, prepping for a final intern project, and grabbing a coffee or two. What we got instead was a front-row seat to the startup moment everyone talks about — a Series A raise. And the timing couldn’t have been better. Here’s what we learned from our summer at Farsight.
Our Day-to-Day
We’re Amiel Shah, Malcolm Wengel, and Simon Stryszak, three of Farsight’s summer interns. During our time here, we've been hands-on contributors to meaningful projects across the business. Our day-to-day work has included developing demo materials, supporting customer discovery calls, conducting data analysis to support investor presentations, and identifying early sales opportunities.
Perhaps most excitingly, we've watched the product itself evolve through real-time deployments during our time here. We also participated in product ideation sessions, gave feedback on new features, and tested prototypes ahead of key demos. Sitting in on leadership meetings and strategy discussions gave us a firsthand understanding of how decisions are made, whether it be changing the product roadmap or planning weekly coding sprints.
We've also had direct exposure to the operational rhythm of a fast-growing company. From observing how the Farsight product is pitched to financial institutions to seeing how customer feedback actively shapes the product roadmap, we've gained a clear view of how diverse teams on the engineering and go-to-market sides align around growth.
What We Learned
How to communicate clearly and quickly under pressure
When investors and potential clients ask tough questions about your technology and market position, there's no room for unclear explanations or hesitation. We watched our founders distill the complexity behind our AI agents into compelling narratives that resonated with both technical and business audiences. This skill became essential for everyone on the team, including us interns who needed to explain our work concisely and confidently.
Why strong company culture matters before you scale
Farsight's culture of collaboration and innovation didn't happen by accident. Even during the most stressful weeks, the team maintained its commitment to open communication, continuous learning, and supporting each other. Even as interns, we felt empowered to speak up in strategy discussions and contribute ideas during weekly reviews. This foundation became crucial when the pressure was on. It's what allowed us to move fast while remaining nimble.
The best leaders stay steady in chaos
Despite the whirlwind of investor meetings, product demos, and internal planning sessions, our leadership team never lost its composure. They made tough decisions quickly, communicated changes clearly, and kept the team focused on what mattered most even when things didn’t go completely as planned. Watching them navigate uncertainty while maintaining confidence was probably the most valuable lesson of this entire experience so far.
Final Thoughts
Would we do it again? Absolutely. Being part of Farsight gave us insights into entrepreneurship, venture capital, and the AI industry that we never would have gained in a traditional internship. More importantly, we got to work alongside a team that's genuinely changing how financial institutions operate.
For anyone wondering if you’re ready for the startup world: you probably are. The learning curve is steep, the pace is relentless, and the stakes feel impossibly high. But if you're willing to jump in, ask questions, and contribute wherever you can, you'll gain experience that's impossible to replicate anywhere else.
The future of finance is being built by Farsight, and there's no better place to learn than right in the middle of it all.
