Strategy Intern

Strategy Intern, CEO’s Office (Summer 2026) Location: West Hollywood, CA (Onsite) Compensation: $38,000 to $43,000 (pro-rated) + $500 completion bonus tied to deliverables Duration: May to August 2026 Employment Type: Internship Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, or OPT Student VisaAbout the OpportunityVocator is conducting a retained search on behalf of a high growth AI focused company building infrastructure at the intersection of real world data and advanced machine learning systems.Our client is an early stage, well capitalized organization operating with a small, high ownership team. They are focused on building proprietary data pipelines and frameworks that power next generation AI models across multiple industries.About the RoleThis is a high impact internship sitting directly within the CEO’s office. You will work on the most time sensitive and strategically important initiatives across market intelligence, data valuation, and investor materials.This is not a passive internship. You will produce work that directly informs company strategy, pricing decisions, and market positioning.The ideal candidate is analytical, resourceful, and comfortable operating in an environment where expectations are high and ownership is real.What You Will OwnMarket and Competitive IntelligenceMap the AI training data market including key players, pricing benchmarks, and emerging categoriesIdentify distressed or inactive companies with potentially valuable data assetsTrack demand signals from leading AI labs and how pricing evolves across data categoriesData Asset ValuationBuild frameworks to assess the value of different types of operational dataAnalyze variables such as volume, quality, structure, and buyer demandDevelop valuation briefs that support real commercial decisionsInvestor and Strategic MaterialsSupport development of investor updates, pitch materials, and board level contentSynthesize pipeline data, traction metrics, and market insights into clear outputsWork directly with the CEO on research and strategic analysis projectsWhat We Are Looking ForCurrently enrolled undergraduate student in finance, economics, business, or a quantitative fieldStrong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize information clearlyExposure to financial modeling or valuation frameworks preferredStrong written communication skillsComfortable working in Excel or Google SheetsFamiliarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or similar platformsAbility to operate in a fast paced, high ownership environmentWhat You Will GainDirect exposure to executive level decision makingHands on experience with data valuation and AI market strategyA portfolio of work tied to real business outcomesInsight into how early stage AI companies operate and scaleWhy This RoleWork directly with leadership on high impact initiativesGain experience rarely available at the internship levelBuild tangible outputs that can be used in future rolesJoin a small team where your work is visible and matters