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Cantina Labs · 9 hours ago

MBA Strategy Intern (Summer 2026)

San Francisco, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$50/hr - $50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Cantina Labs is a social AI company focused on developing advanced real-time models for storytelling and creativity. They are seeking an MBA Strategy Intern to support strategic initiatives, conduct market research, and provide recommendations for scaling their social AI app.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Social NetworkSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing competitive and market research in the generative AI space

Develop strategic recommendations around product, partnerships, and potential acquisitions

Support corporate development pipeline, including target sourcing, prioritization, outreach support, and tracking across stages

Analyze business performance and support the forecasting, management, and tracking of key operational and financial metrics

Support cross-functional strategic initiatives spanning go-to-market, user growth, and R&D

Identify opportunities to improve processes through product workflow analysis (e.g. onboarding, retention, engagement)

Drive ad hoc research and content creation across topics such as infrastructure, product strategy, and emerging technologies

Qualification

Market researchStrategic recommendationsFinancial modelingBusiness developmentAnalytical skillsProactive mindsetRelationship-buildingCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Current MBA or pre-MBA student

Exceptional relationship-building skills, collaborating effectively across technical and business teams

Outstanding analytical skills, including comfort with financial modeling

Skilled communication with the ability to develop compelling executive-level presentations

Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes across teams and stakeholders

Team player with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Preferred

Experience in strategy, business development, or consulting preferred

Background in high-growth tech or fast-paced startup environments a plus

Exposure to B2B business development or analytics a plus

Company

Cantina Labs

Cantina Labs is a social AI company, developing a suite of advanced real-time models that push the boundaries of expression, personality, and realism.

Founded in 2023

Brooklyn, New York, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.cantina.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Daniel Klaus

President & Co-Founder

Prakash Ramakrishna

Co-Founder

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