MBA Strategy Intern (Summer 2026)
About Cantina:
Cantina Labs is a social AI company, developing a suite of advanced real-time models that push the boundaries of expression, personality, and realism. We bring characters to life, transforming how people tell stories, connect, and create. We build and power ecosystems. Cantina, our flagship social AI platform, is just the beginning.
If you're excited about the potential AI has to shape human creativity and social interactions, join us in building the future!
About the Role:
Cantina is looking for a strategic, analytical, and experienced MBA Strategy Intern to support our efforts in scaling the Cantina social AI app. In this role, you’ll support the Senior Director of Strategy on high-impact projects across the company.
What You'll Do:
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
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 a plus
Exposure to B2B business development or analytics a plus
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
Expectations:
35-40 hours per week
10 to 12 week internship starting mid-May or early June; start date flexible
Potential to extend part-time during the academic year (based on performance and business needs)
Hybrid (3+ days/week in office - SF or NYC)
Compensation:
The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $50.00.