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Success Launch

launching passions. launching careers.

A structured virtual internship program for ambitious students applying to universities. Connect with international companies for real-world projects, C-suite mentorship, and measurable deliverables that strengthen your college applications.

Teenage Asian students collaborating on a virtual internship project

We all know you need internships to get into top universities.

Elite universities reward real-world projects, contribution beyond the classroom, initiative, and leadership. They want to see that you can work with real companies and create impact.

But normal internships for students can be boring, low-impact, under-mentored, and hard to explain on an application. You often end up doing office tasks, shadowing without doing, and leaving without a tangible portfolio.

Teenage Asian students researching a project together

Not Your Typical Internship

Structured virtual internships with international companies, direct founder and executive interaction, weekly mentorship, and showcaseable final deliverables.

Success Launch
Normal Internship
Virtual internship at international company
Office tasks / shadowing locally
Clear deliverables & portfolio pieces
Little to no tangible output
Built specifically for applications
Not application-focused
Flexible with your school schedule
Fixed, rigid office hours
Guided mentorship from experts
Limited supervision & guidance
Strong essay stories & impact metrics
Hard to explain impact

Real Companies. Real Projects.

Host Companies & Mentors

Work with growing international organizations:

  • Slingshot Group (Leadership/HR)
  • Banyan Partners x AVA Ventures
  • CarryAI (Applied AI & Vision)

Mentors from Babson, Brown, NYU, Google, Grab, and leading fintech companies.

Example Projects

Tangible work that makes a difference:

  • Marketing campaign for media
  • Customer-data analysis for product
  • Business plan for new service
  • Market research on trends
  • Digital workflow for health clinic

Skills Gained

What you walk away with:

Research & AnalysisProblem-SolvingProfessional WritingPresentation SkillsReal-World CollaborationCorporate Confidence

Supported Focus Areas

Business AdministrationMarketing & Brand ManagementData AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceFinance & AccountingDesign & CreativeComputer ScienceSustainability & InnovationHealth SciencesSocial Sciences

How It Works

1

Application

Submit your profile and areas of interest.

2

Interview

A brief conversation to understand your goals.

3

Project Preferences

Select your desired industry and role.

4

Candidate Shortlist

We review and match your profile to host companies.

5

Company Match

You are paired with a real-world project.

6

Intro Meeting

Meet your company mentor and finalize scope.

7

Internship Starts

Begin building your portfolio.

Structured for Success

Choose the timeframe that fits your schedule. Both tracks include weekly Friday check-ins and result in tangible deliverables.

Executive Internship

4-Week Intensive Sprint

Week 1
Meet company coach & define project scope
Project brief & timeline
Week 2
Conduct research & data gathering
Draft insights report
Week 3
Develop proposal with mentor feedback
Finalize first draft
Week 4
Present final deliverable to company
Presentation deck & summary

Executive Elite Internship

8-Week Deep Dive

Week 1
Orientation & Goal Setting
Goals Document
Week 2
Industry Research
Research Summary
Week 3
Market Analysis
Market Map
Week 4
Strategy Development
Strategic Outline
Week 5
Midpoint Review
Progress Assessment
Week 6
Implementation
Draft Assets
Week 7
Final Report
Review Document
Week 8
Final Presentation
Presentation Deck

Your Admissions Edge

Teenage Asian student presenting a project to peers

Personal Statements & Essays

Stand out with concrete stories of impact.

Activities Lists

Show real contribution, not just participation.

Interviews

Speak confidently about working with executives.

Portfolios

Attach actual strategy decks and research reports.

Recommendation Letters

Earn authentic endorsements from company leaders.

Student Impact

"I streamlined client onboarding for digital banking and helped reduce client data processing time by a documented 25%. Having that metric for my college application was incredible."

A

Angelina

Placed at UAB Bank

"I created a standardized digital record template for new patients estimated to save nursing staff about an hour per day in admin work. Working with actual doctors and admins gave me total clarity on my major."

S

Scarlet

Placed at Asia Royal Hospital

Example Host Companies & Managers

Work directly with senior executives and founders from leading companies across Asia.

CARRYAI

Applied AI & Computer Vision
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Samson Li

Founder & CEO, HKUST Alum

CarryAI is a Hong Kong-based applied artificial intelligence company specializing in object detection, human pose recognition, and large language model technologies, delivering tailored AI and computer vision solutions.

SLINGSHOT GROUP

Leadership, HR Consulting
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Ban @ Dhanjira

Head of Operations, Babson College Alum

Slingshot Group is a leading Thai leadership and HR consulting firm, delivering executive coaching, organizational development, and talent solutions, partnering with global institutions to empower 120,000+ leaders across 1,000+ organizations.

DYNATEX SAAS

AI-Driven SaaS, EdTech
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Tam Fawcett

Co-founder & CMO, Mount Saint Vincent Alum

DYNATEX SaaS is a Singapore-based AI-driven software company delivering scalable cloud solutions and digital platforms, enabling data-driven transformation and operational efficiency across education and enterprise sectors.

BANYAN PARTNERS x AVA VENTURES

Finance, Venture
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Tin Min Htut

Founder & CEO, NYU MBA & Western Illinois Alum

Banyan Partners, Bangkok-based, delivers expert accounting, tax, corporate setup, and financial management services, while AVA Ventures invests in early-stage tech, empowering strategic growth and capital excellence across Asia.

Program Fees

Executive Internship

4-Week Program

$1,650
  • Structured internship
  • C-suite mentorship
  • Real deliverables
  • Admissions edge
Apply for 4-Week
Maximum Impact

Executive Elite

8-Week Program

$2,750
  • Extended structured internship
  • Deeper C-suite mentorship
  • Multiple real deliverables
  • Maximum admissions edge
  • Long-term value & network
Apply for 8-Week

Past placements include

UAB BankSunny MarketingAECKBZ BankMango GroupParami General HospitalDevelopment Innovation InsiderTop Realty EnterpriseAsia Royal HospitalGrowth Session MyanmarKMASuccess Admissions Center

Who should join?

This program is designed for ambitious high-school and college-bound students who want:

  • Meaningful experience beyond standard extracurriculars
  • Something real for university applications
  • Career exploration before picking a major
  • Early industry access & exposure to decision-makers
  • A strong showcaseable portfolio/project

Upcoming Cohorts

Tentative dates for our upcoming cohorts. Spaces are limited for each term.

Winter Cohort15 Dec → 5 Jan
Spring Cohort15 Feb → 9 Mar
Summer Cohort10 May → 1 June
Fall Cohort16 Aug → 7 Sep

Ready to launch your first real-world project?

Apply today for our upcoming cohorts and secure your spot with an international host company.

Apply Now