Become a Kniru Alpha Associate
Lead the AI Fintech revolution on your campus. Gain exclusive startup experience with our founding team, build your professional network, and shape the future of personal finance.
A Different Kind of Campus Program
After speaking with hundreds of students, we learned what's wrong with most campus programs. No real pay. No meaningful learning. Too much commitment. Or worse - working with questionable companies. We're changing that with a program that puts you first.
Real Compensation
Earn real money like our full-time team - get paid for marketing conversions, shipped features, and creative work.
Build Your Brand
Publish content under your name, get featured across our platforms with 100K+ monthly views, and speak at industry events.
Direct Mentorship
Work directly with Kniru's founding team and get connected to industry leaders in tech, finance, and venture capital.
Real Product Impact
Own and ship actual features, run real marketing campaigns, and see your work directly impact thousands of users.
Industry Access
Connect with founders, VCs, and tech leaders through exclusive networking sessions throughout the program.
Weekly Speaker Series
Learn from industry experts in AI and finance through exclusive weekly presentations and Q&A sessions only available to Alpha Associates.
Real Marketing Budget
Get real budgets for marketing campaigns and earn the same incentives as our full-time growth team.
Early Product Access
Be the first to experience new Kniru features and provide direct feedback that shapes product development.
Choose Your Path
Whether you're a future founder, creative mind, or tech enthusiast, we have a track for you. Work on what excites you most while building valuable skills for your career.
Growth Track: Run real marketing campaigns with actual budgets. Earn the same incentives as our full-time growth team for every conversion you drive.
Product Track: Own and ship features that thousands will use. Get a share of future revenue from features you develop.
Creative Track: Build your personal brand while creating content. We'll amplify your voice across our platforms and sponsor your speaking opportunities.
12 Weeks of Transformative Growth
Work with 3-4 other students on your campus as a hyper-focused startup team. You'll get direct mentorship from our founding team, and real resources to make an impact - all while keeping your studies as the priority.
First 6 Weeks: Learn & Launch
- Meet your team.
- Get trained on our tools and growth strategies
- Start with small budgets and quick experiments
- Connect with industry mentors in your field
- Begin building your personal brand
Next 6 Weeks: Scale & Shine
- Lead bigger projects with increased budgets
- Ship features or launch major campaigns
- Collaborate with teams across campuses
- Get featured on our platforms (100K+ reach)
- Present to industry leaders and earn rewards
Find Your Path at Kniru
We welcome passionate students from all backgrounds who want to make an impact. Whether you're technically inclined, business-focused, or creatively driven, there's a place for you in our program.
Future Founders
Business-minded students ready to lead initiatives and test growth strategies.
Tech Innovators
CS, AI, or engineering students excited about building scalable solutions.
Creative Minds
Design and marketing pros who excel at storytelling and community building.
Growth Hackers
Data-driven individuals who love experimenting and scaling solutions.
Already a Kniru User? Even Better!
Current Kniru users have a unique advantage - you understand our platform's potential and can effectively share its benefits with fellow students. Your experience with our product makes you an ideal candidate for the program.
Fast-Track Your ApplicationFrequently Asked Questions
We're here to help! If you have any questions about the Alpha Associate program, check out these common questions or reach out directly.
Not at all! We welcome students from all academic backgrounds and majors. Your passion for innovation, leadership potential, and drive to make an impact are what matter most. The program provides all necessary training and resources.
The program is open to students from all accredited US universities and colleges. We accept applications from both undergraduate and graduate students across all fields of study. We value diversity of thought and experience.
The program is designed to work around your academic schedule, typically requiring 5-7 hours per week. We believe in quality of work over quantity of hours.
Yes! International students are welcome to apply as long as you're currently enrolled at a US university or college. We value global perspectives and encourage students from diverse backgrounds to join our program.
Unlike typical ambassador programs, you'll - 1) Earn real money, not just "exposure", 2) Work directly with our founding team, 3) Get actual budgets and resources, 4) Build your personal brand under your own name, and 5) Have flexibility to focus on your studies.
The program is quite competitive with only 20 spots available at the moment. In the future, we hope to make this program available to more students.
Ready to Lead AI Innovation on Your Campus?
Join a select group of student leaders shaping the future of AI-powered finance. Applications close soon!