We believe everystudent deservesa real shot.
FirstOp was built out of frustration. Two students who couldn't find internships that were meant for them — so they built the platform they wished existed.
Closing the gap between ambition and opportunity.
The internship market is broken for students. Most platforms are built for college or high school students, list roles that require years of experience, or simply don't vet their listings. Students waste hours applying to dead ends.
FirstOp is different. Every listing on our platform is hand-verified to be appropriate for students aged 15-24. We partner directly with companies who want to invest in the next generation — not use "intern" as a synonym for free labor.
We believe that where you start should never determine where you end up. Your first opportunity should be earned by your drive, not your connections.
Two builders on a mission.
Small team, enormous ambition. We move fast and care deeply about every student who signs up.
Aamir Ahmed
Founder & CEOThe person who refused to accept that high schoolers couldn't get real experience. Aamir built FirstOp because he lived the problem. He leads product vision, company direction, and partnerships.
Gurshaan Gill
Technology, Graphic & Software LeadThe builder behind everything you see and interact with. Gurshaan leads all things technical and design — from the architecture of the platform to the pixels on every page. If it looks good or works well, that's Gurshaan.
Principles we don't compromise on.
Students first, always
Every decision we make starts with one question: is this good for the student? Not the company, not us — the student.
Radical transparency
We tell students exactly what a role involves, what they'll learn, and what they won't. No vague descriptions, no bait-and-switch.
Free, forever
We will never charge students to find opportunities. That would defeat the entire point of what we're building.
Quality over quantity
25 vetted, verified partners are worth more than 10,000 unverified listings. We'd rather have fewer, better options.
Merit over connections
Your first opportunity should be earned by your effort and curiosity — not who your parents know.
Build in public
We share our progress, our setbacks, and our roadmap openly. We hold ourselves accountable to the community we serve.
Your first opportunity
is closer than you think.
Join the waitlist. We'll let you know the moment FirstOp goes live.
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