If you have to ask, then you may want to consider flying solo.

(Sorry if it sounds a bit negative)

Make a list of the top VCs in your country --> Check their website. It usually lists the startups they have invested in --> choose the startups you are interested in --> visit their website --> contact the people in your startup(s) of choice.

1/ For reasons explained in other comments, I would search for a full-time job rather than an internship. To find small companies, check out the most prominent VCs present in the UK and check out what startups they have invested in (it's almost always publicly listed on their websites).

2/ No. Get a full-time job. While you're job hunting, work on a personal project that will further your skills and expertise. You will almost certainly be quizzed on that (at least, if you try to join successful startups)

3/ See above. In case you're interested: we're based in London, UK, and are currently hiring for 3 positions: https://pusher.com/jobs

Good luck!

Seeking a full-time job seems to be the best course of action.

About your company: it does seem interesting but again, I don't seem to fit any of the descriptions because of lack of experience.

The best advice my dad ever gave me when looking for jobs is that even if you only match the description 50%, apply for it. Don't be put off by the list of skills/qualities they want.

Show that, while you don't meet all of the criteria on the job advert, you're keen and have a good head on your shoulders.

I'm in the UK as well and I know it's a tough market. But I agree with what others have posted - take anything even vaguely related to IT. The only jobs I had before I got a placement/internship were working in a shop and doing data entry.

3 positions | London, UK | Full Time | Not remote

1/ Platform Engineer 2/ Mobile DevRel 3/ VP of Engineering

All the info here: https://pusher.com/jobs

06:00 - Alarm goes off & hit snooze 06:09 - Alarm goes off again. Hit snooze again. 06:18 - Alarm goes off again. OK this is ridiculous. I drag myself out of bed and get ready to go to the gym. 06:30 - In the gym for a 60 min workout. 07:40 - Back home & jump straight into the shower. 08:00 - Kiss wife goodbye & off to work 08:45 - Arrive at the office & Prepare breakfast. Read the news. 09:30 - Think about strategy for the year and quarter. Reassess priorities & prepare my to do list for the day. 09:45 - Start working

Not trying to build a business while in University, when you have nothing to lose.

I apply a simple approach:

1/ State the objectives you want to achieve. They should be measurable e.g. % increase in signups, emails collected, etc.

2/ As @noelwesh mentions, create a checklist

3/ Measure the impact of each action in the checklist

4/ At the end of a 'campaign', evaluate what worked, what didn't, how to improve things, how to learn further.

5/ Iterate.

I've done marketing for startups for many years. Growth Hacking (mentioned in previous comments) is a pretty decent framework. Also, if you had to read only one book, I'd recommend 'Lean Analytics'. It'll help you structure your thoughts and prioritise. (Note: I am not related to the authors or publishers) Other than that, take the businesses you like most, and check out their social pages, their blog, etc. Sign up for their newsletter. Figure out what they communicate, how, when, etc. Last but not least, marketing involves a lot of common sense. Good luck with the journey!

If you're planning to build a little SaaS, you may want to check out the book "Lean Analytics" It will help you structure and priorities the different activities when growing your SaaS. Note: I have no relation with the authors or publisher. It just happens to be one of the few BS-free business books out there.