What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategy & Innovation Fellow (MBA) position at Apex Shift Advisors?
About Apex Shift Advisors: Apex Shift Advisors is a boutique advisory firm dedicated to helping automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers navigate the pivotal shift to an AI-driven future. We partner with C-suite executives to architect multi-year AI roadmaps, accelerate innovation pipelines, and define go-to-market strategies for next-generation mobility technologies, including EV and AV.
The Opportunity: As an MBA Strategy & Innovation Fellow, you will work directly with the Founder, Michal Filipowski, a global strategy and innovation executive with 15 years of experience leading emerging tech solutions at GM, EY-Parthenon, and Samsung.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will apply an MBA-level toolkit to real-world consulting problems at the intersection of AI, data, and transportation.
Key Deliverables
Business Development & Prospecting: Drive early-stage engagement by identifying high-potential OEM and Tier-1 prospects for GenAI and innovation advisory services, developing compelling pitch materials, and supporting networking and outreach efforts to secure new mandates.
Strategic Marketing & Content Creation: Develop and execute a content strategy, including LinkedIn posts, articles, and marketing campaigns, to position Apex Shift Advisors as a leader in future mobility and GenAI implementation, driving inbound interest and market visibility.
Client Innovation Delivery: Facilitate and contribute to initial client engagement work, including running structured Design Thinking and innovation workshops aimed at defining problem statements and rapid prototyping AI-driven solutions for OEMs.
Responsibilities:
- Corporate & AI Strategy: Conduct deep market research and competitive risk assessments on the future of mobility and GenAI adoption by major OEMs.
- Venture & Growth Strategy: Support the development of new service offerings, potential spin-out ventures, and scaling strategies for clients' AI-powered products.
- Financial Modeling & ROI: Build financial models to quantify the ROI and EBITDA impact of implementing GenAI and connected vehicle data solutions for clients (e.g., assessing impact similar to the projected $1B EBITDA from the Google partnership or $250M from the AI vehicle inspection venture at GM).
- Innovation & Pipeline Analysis: Analyze and help redesign internal innovation frameworks for clients, utilizing agile and lean methodologies to accelerate concept-to-prototype cycles.
- Thought Leadership: Assist in drafting white papers, case studies, and presentation materials that position Apex Shift Advisors as a leader in GenAI and future mobility.
What We Offer:
- Direct mentorship from a proven executive with experience launching new ventures and scaling products globally.
- Unparalleled exposure to C-suite decision-making and strategic engagements within the automotive and technology sectors.
- A chance to work on transformative projects, similar to those that resulted in patents, new vehicle programs, and significant annual savings at previous organizations.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an MBA (First-year preferred).
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and strategic thinking skills.
- Passion for the Future of Mobility, Generative AI, and innovation.