Overview Wharton Capital Holdings LLC — a search fund featured in Bloomberg, The Real Deal, and NPR — is recruiting Business Development & Affiliate Partnerships Interns to support one of its portfolio companies: Aprōche, a fast-growing women’s wellness brand combining science, beauty, and pop culture. The Principal, Angela Romero (Wharton MBA ’23), is a former Google executive and two-time fellowship recipient — the Forté Fellowship for top women in business and the Perlman ETA Fellowship for high-potential entrepreneurs in acquisition. She has helped lead multiple early-stage companies to IPOs exceeding $10B in market cap. This internship is ideal for students or recent grads who want hands-on deal experience in business development, partnerships, sales, and affiliate strategy — especially in a consumer brand that lives at the intersection of wellness, culture, and viral social media. It’s also a great fit for those curious about entrepreneurship, private equity, or consumer brand acquisition. What You’ll Learn • How affiliate partnerships directly drive revenue for a modern consumer wellness brand • How to pitch creators, podcasters, and digital influencers in ways that convert • How to evaluate and recruit high-quality partners (TikTok, IG, podcasts, newsletters) • How GMV, conversion tracking, commission structures, and creator economics work • How high-growth DTC brands build scalable outreach systems and deal pipelines Performance-Based Pay: Interns earn commission based on 10% GMV generated by affiliates they've secured. Only applicable during their employment at WCH. Educational Opportunities • Access to Wall Street Prep’s full catalog, including LBO modeling, valuation, and accounting • Self-paced Wharton MBA acquisitions course • Training on outreach, scripts, partnership funnels, and negotiation Responsibilities • Identify and qualify podcasts, influencers, TikTok creators, and newsletter writers aligned with Aprōche’s brand and audience • Draft and send partnership pitches, affiliate proposals, and follow-up messages • Manage pipeline tracking across multiple platforms (TikTok Shop, Instagram, email, etc.) • Evaluate creator performance, engagement quality, and audience fit • Build weekly outreach lists and partnership strategies • Support PR and marketing outreach (gift guides, commerce editors, creators with high GMV potential) • Assist with affiliate onboarding, communication, and performance review Ideal Candidate • Business-minded: Interested in dealmaking, outreach funnels, and partnership growth • Clear communicator: Can pitch confidently and professionally • Organized & detail-oriented: Comfortable managing lists, responses, and pipelines • Resourceful: Can find creators with real influence—not just vanity metrics • Coachable: Implements feedback quickly and thoughtfully Application • We onboard interns on a rolling basis throughout the year. • To apply, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter addressing: • Your interest in business development, partnerships, or creator/media ecosystems • Your availability, ideal start date, and weekly commitment (minimum 10 hours/week) • What you hope to gain from the internship Applicants must also complete the case study below as part of the interview process and send it to redacted before August 28. redacted Employment is at will and can be ended by either party at any time.