MBA Summer Intern | Corporate Development & Strategy

About Us

Anode exists to accelerate the monumental shift away from the supersystem of extraction, processing, and burning of fossil fuels—toward lightweight capture and consumption from entirely renewable sources. We’re building scalable, silent, flexible, and efficient mobile energy infrastructure to power the zero-emission future. Our mobile battery energy storage systems (mBESS) represent a new category of clean, deployable power.

We’re seeking an MBA Summer Intern to work directly with the CEO and leadership team on strategic initiatives. This role is designed for a candidate interested in energy technology, corporate development, and strategy.

You will play a key role in evaluating new markets, shaping our strategic narrative, and preparing executive-level materials used in discussions with leading technology companies, potential investors, and strategic partners.

What You’ll Work On

Strategic Market Intelligence

• Conduct in-depth research on global trends, emerging technologies, and market opportunities across renewable energy and adjacent sectors (AI, data centers, electrification, sustainability).
• Develop market sizing, competitive landscapes, and opportunity assessments.
• Synthesize complex information into executive-ready insights and recommendations.

Partnerships & Growth Strategy

• Identify and evaluate potential partnerships with major technology companies and strategic partners.
• Support development of business cases and strategic frameworks for new initiatives.
• Assist with pipeline development and prioritization of partnership opportunities.

Executive Communication & Fundraising

• Lead development and refinement of executive presentations, investor-style decks, and briefing materials.
• Craft clear, compelling messaging that communicates our value proposition and growth strategy.
• Prepare briefing notes and materials for senior leadership meetings.

Special Projects

• Work directly with the CEO on high-priority strategic projects.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and develop recommendations to inform leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MBA.
• Prior experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate strategy, or a high-growth startup.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong executive communication and storytelling ability.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint/Google Slides and Excel.
• Proficiency using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to accelerate research, analysis, and content creation.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Strong Plus

• Experience or strong interest in renewable energy, climate tech, infrastructure, or deep tech.
• Familiarity with partnerships, go-to-market strategy, or market entry analysis.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to CEO-level decision making.
• Opportunity to influence real strategic initiatives and partnerships.
• Experience at the intersection of energy, technology, and sustainability.
• High-impact work with visibility across the leadership team.

Internship Details

• Duration: 10–12 weeks (Summer)
• Location: Remote or Hybrid / San Francisco
• Compensation: $4.000 - $6.000 monthly