Inversion · 1 month ago
Research Internship
New York City
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$1,000/wk - $1,000/wkInversion Labs is a technology company focused on blockchain-driven business model transformations. The Research Intern will support research and execution efforts related to blockchain infrastructure, protocol strategy, and business transformation, synthesizing complex information into actionable insights.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyImpact Investing
Responsibilities
Track, map, and maintain crypto ecosystem landscapes, including L1s/L2s, stablecoins, data infrastructure, DePIN, wallets, identity, and compliance tooling
Build and maintain internal trackers covering crypto infrastructure providers, vendors, ecosystem partners, and sector-specific tooling
Maintain an external research library and convert third-party research into clear internal 'house views'
Produce concise research briefs to support protocol roadmap discussions, infrastructure decisions, and partner selection
Support RFP preparation, vendor comparisons, and response evaluation through structured analysis and comparison frameworks
Conduct research on traditional industries relevant to our investment and transformation thesis, including value chains, unit economics, and operational constraints
Maintain sector-level trackers capturing regulatory, economic, and adoption considerations
Support the preparation of transformation decks, research memos, and advisory materials for internal and external stakeholders
Provide research and operational support for 180-day blockchain pilots, including tracking hypotheses, milestones, assumptions, and outputs
Synthesize large and complex research sets into clear, decision-ready summaries for investment committee and advisory use
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled undergraduate or MBA students
Strong research, synthesis, and analytical skills with high attention to signal over noise
Clear, structured writing and comfort presenting conclusions, not just data
Intellectual curiosity and comfort forming independent points of view
Ability to operate across technical, economic, and business contexts
Academic background in economics, computer science, engineering, finance, policy, or a related field
Demonstrated interest in blockchain, crypto infrastructure, or emerging technology ecosystems
International students with valid U.S. work authorization, including CPT through an accredited university, and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain authorization for the full duration of the internship
Company
Inversion
Inversion is a technology-first investment company that acquires and transforms legacy businesses with blockchain technology.
Founded in 2024
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$26.5MKey Investors
Dragonfly
2025-09-08Seed· $26.5M
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