Job Title: Innovation Consulting Intern (2nd year MBA Internship)
About Us:
We are a startup studio collaborating with a corporate client to evaluate markets, test business ideas, and develop startups. Our work combines strategic market analysis, hands-on product development, and portfolio support to create high-impact ventures.
Position Summary:
This position is for 2nd year MBA students seeking to graduate in spring or summer of 2025. This role offers the opportunity to convert full time in end of summer of 2025. The Innovation Consulting Intern will play a pivotal role in identifying and testing new business opportunities. This individual will work closely with corporate clients, manage cross-functional teams, and possibly help host networking events to engage with industry leaders. As a natural networker, you will help foster relationships that advance our projects and mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct market research and empathy interviews with potential customers to identify opportunities aligned with the client’s strategic goals to evaluate business ideas and refine venture concepts.
- Present findings and recommendations to clients, leadership, and key stakeholders.
- Manage product development and marketing teams to prototype and test business ideas (landing pages, advertising, user interviews, etc.).
- Organize and host events to gather insights and grow the Launch Factory network.
- Support portfolio companies with strategic guidance, operational assistance, and ad hoc projects.
Qualifications:
- Current MBA or equivalent advanced degree. Previous founders experience is highly valued.
- 4+ years of experience in management consulting, venture capital, private equity, or a startup environment.
- Proven ability to engage with potential customers, ask insightful questions, and distill key findings into actionable insights.
- Strong analytical skills and experience in market research and business evaluation.
- Excellent project management skills, including managing cross-functional teams and meeting deadlines.
- Proven ability to host and manage events, with a knack for building relationships
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers.
- A strong desire to eventually start your own startup is a plus.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, contribute to the development of high-impact ventures, and build strong relationships within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy bringing new ideas to life, we want to hear from you!
This role offers the opportunity to convert full time in end of summer of 2025.