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πŸ“ˆ Business Strategy Track Β· Applications Open

Business Strategy Internship

Work directly with founders on real business problems β€” market research, growth planning, and the decisions that shape where Aurstrat and its clients go next.

What This Internship Is About

Aurstrat's Business Strategy internship puts you in the room (virtually) with founders and leads working on real growth, market-entry, and operational decisions. You'll research markets, build business cases, and help structure the thinking behind real calls the company makes.

This isn't shadowing β€” you'll own research questions, put together decks and frameworks, and present findings that founders actually use. It's the closest thing to founder-level exposure you can get as a student.

Your Responsibilities

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Market Research
Research competitors, market sizing, and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
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Business Case Building
Put together structured business cases and frameworks (SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, etc.) for real decisions.
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Growth Planning Support
Assist in shaping go-to-market and growth plans for Aurstrat or client initiatives.
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Deck & Report Building
Build clear, founder-ready presentations summarizing research and recommendations.
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Founder Working Sessions
Participate directly in strategy discussions with founders and leadership.

Skills You'll Learn

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Strategic Frameworks
Applying frameworks like SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, and market sizing to real problems.
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Market & Competitor Research
Structuring research so it actually answers a decision-making question, not just gathers facts.
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Business Case Development
Building a case with data, assumptions, and a clear recommendation.
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Executive Communication
Presenting findings the way founders actually consume them β€” concise, structured, decision-oriented.
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Growth Thinking
Understanding levers for user/revenue growth and how to prioritize between them.

Projects You'll Work On

Market Entry Analysis
Research a potential new market or service line and present a go/no-go recommendation.
Market ResearchStrategyPresentation
Competitor Landscape Mapping
Map out competitors in a client's space and identify positioning opportunities.
Competitive AnalysisResearch
Growth Strategy Deck
Build a growth strategy proposal for a specific business line, backed by data.
GrowthStrategyDecks

Requirements

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Currently Enrolled
Pursuing a degree in Business, Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
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Analytical Thinking
Comfortable breaking down a broad question into a structured, researchable plan.
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Excel/Slides Proficiency
Reasonably comfortable with spreadsheets and building presentations.
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Communication Skills
Able to present findings clearly and defend a recommendation with reasoning.
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Time Commitment
Able to commit Mon–Fri engagement for the full 6-month duration.

Benefits

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Direct Founder Exposure
Work directly with founders on real, current business decisions.
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Real Decision Impact
Your research and recommendations feed into actual business calls, not hypothetical case studies.
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Internship Certificate
Official certificate from Aurstrat Technology on completion.
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Founder Network Access
Join the 500+ member EngineerToFounder community.
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Career Support
Resume review and interview guidance tailored to strategy/consulting roles.

Duration & Certificate

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6 Months Internship
Monday – Friday Β· Research sprints with regular founder review sessions.
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Official Business Strategy Internship Certificate
Issued by Aurstrat Technology, documenting the research and strategy work you contributed to.

Career Opportunities

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Business Analyst/Strategy Roles
Direct pathway into business analyst, strategy, or founder's-office roles at startups.
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Full-Time Offer Track
Standout interns are considered for full-time or extended roles at Aurstrat.
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Founder Track Exposure
Valuable, differentiated experience for students considering entrepreneurship or consulting.

Selection Process

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Apply Online
Submit the application form on this page with your background and interest in strategy.
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Screening Call
A short call to understand your interests and analytical approach.
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Case Discussion
A conversational walkthrough of a small business scenario β€” how you'd think about it, not a right/wrong quiz.
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Offer & Onboarding
Selected candidates receive an offer and are onboarded into an active strategy workstream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Submit Your Application

Fill in your details β€” we'll review and reach out within 3 working days.

🎯 Rolling admissions Β· 6-month duration Β· Mon–Fri engagement