Brush up the basics in python (Core ML concepts) and apply for the most guaranteed (selected for sure) position in the startup. Show flexibility when they talk about "stipend" .Referral is an unfair advantage. Impress them with what you know, right from day 1 😎. Remember "No one is your enemy, nor your friend", establish contact across other departments. Its nothing to do with " HOW ADVANCE YOU ARE" , rather "HOW YOU APPROACH A PROBLEM AND HOW FAST YOU ABSORB NEW TECHNIQUES"🚀 , that's what they expect from you ,at least for the first 5-6 weeks. Comment below, if you got some progress. Eagerly waiting to see updates. 👍