We believe every student deserves a real start.
Aetarna was founded with one conviction: the gap between education and employment is not a student's fault — and it's our job to close it.
Founded 2021
80+ countries · 250k+ placements
The bridge between academia and industry.
Aetarna is a global academic partnership platform that connects motivated students with forward-thinking employers — through structured, relevant, remote internships that actually matter.
We work hand-in-hand with universities and companies to design experiences where students ship real work, build real skills, and leave with a competitive edge. Since 2021, we've placed over 250,000 students in roles they're proud of.
Our Vision
A world where no graduate is left behind.
We envision a future where every student — regardless of geography, background, or network — has guaranteed access to meaningful career-launching experiences before they graduate.
Our Mission
Guaranteed, relevant work experience for every student.
We partner with universities and employers to design structured internship programs that are career-aligned, mentor-led, and globally accessible — turning academic potential into professional proof.
What We Stand For
Four principles that guide every decision we make at Aetarna.
Relevance
Every placement is matched to a student's exact degree, skills, and ambitions — never random.
Genuine Impact
We measure success in careers launched, not applications submitted.
Global Access
Geography should never limit a student's potential. We operate in 80+ countries.
Real Learning
We partner only with companies that give interns real, impactful work — not busywork.
The People Behind Aetarna
A diverse team of educators, engineers, and operators united by one goal: making careers fair.
Dr. Amara Osei
Co-Founder & CEO
Former Oxford professor turned edtech entrepreneur. Passionate about making real career experiences accessible to every student.
James Whitfield
Co-Founder & CTO
Ex-Google engineer who believes technology can eliminate the luck factor in career placement.
Sofia Reyes
Head of Partnerships
Built university-employer pipelines across 40+ countries. Fluent in three languages and one thing: results.
Kai Nakamura
Head of Student Success
Former intern turned mentor. Led programs at top-tier firms before joining Aetarna to scale the model globally.
"We don't place students. We launch careers."
Join the Aetarna Network
Whether you're a student, employer, or institution — there's a place for you in our global community.