MBA Strategy Intern

Job Description

About Cantina

Cantina Labs is a social AI company focused on developing a suite of advanced real-time models that push the boundaries of expression, personality, and realism. The company aims to bring characters to life, transforming how people tell stories, connect, and create. Cantina builds and powers ecosystems, with Cantina, its flagship social AI platform, serving as the initial offering.

If you are excited about the potential AI has to shape human creativity and social interactions, Cantina invites you to join them in building the future.

About The Role: MBA Strategy Intern

Cantina is seeking a strategic, analytical, and experienced MBA Strategy Intern to support the scaling efforts of the Cantina social AI app. This role involves supporting the Senior Director of Strategy on high-impact projects across the company.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct ongoing competitive and market research within the generative AI space.
• Develop strategic recommendations concerning product, partnerships, and potential acquisitions.
• Support the corporate development pipeline, which includes target sourcing, prioritization, outreach support, and tracking across various stages.
• Analyze business performance and assist in the forecasting, management, and tracking of key operational and financial metrics.
• Support cross-functional strategic initiatives encompassing go-to-market strategies, user growth, and R&D efforts.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes through product workflow analysis (e.g., onboarding, retention, engagement).
• Drive ad hoc research and content creation across diverse topics such as infrastructure, product strategy, and emerging technologies.

What You’ll Bring:

• Current MBA or pre-MBA student.
• Experience in strategy, business development, or consulting preferred.
• Background in high-growth tech or fast-paced startup environments is a plus.
• Exposure to B2B business development or analytics is a plus.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Outstanding analytical skills, including comfort with financial modeling.
• Skilled communication, capable of developing compelling executive-level presentations.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes across teams and stakeholders.
• Team player with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Expectations:

• Work Hours: 35-40 hours per week.
• Internship Duration: 10 to 12 weeks, starting mid-May or early June; start date is flexible.
• Potential for Extension: Opportunity to extend part-time during the academic year (based on performance and business needs).
• Work Model: Hybrid (3+ days/week in office – SF or NYC).

Compensation:

• The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $50.00.