About the role#
The Innovation Research Intern joins the team to scout and vet emerging startups and use cases. You will act as a research extension for the team, supporting client requests and analyzing how new technologies fit into the Enterprise IT landscape. This role involves working under the direction of the SVP of Innovation and receiving daily guidance from an Innovation Researcher.
What you'll do#
- Scout emerging vendors across areas like Security, Data, AI, and Developer Operations.
- Conduct secondary research to analyze startup investments and identify trends.
- Test data accuracy using deductive and inductive reasoning.
- Interpret data to extract meaningful insights and cite sources for all material statements.
- Maintain a pipeline of candidate companies including details on funding, leadership, and product summaries.
- Support quality checks by verifying figures, names, and citations.
- Observe technical reviews with the research team and prepare notes with takeaways.
- Compile vendor longlists, find alternatives to incumbent products, and build competitive comparisons.
- Assist in preparing for client workshops and internal thought leadership.
- Complete and present a capstone research project at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program or a Masters program.
- A field of study applicable to innovation research, such as Computer Science or Business Administration.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Strong secondary research skills with an emphasis on source evaluation and attribution.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, presentation tools, and collaborative documents.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and accept direction on assignments.
- A customer mindset and enthusiasm for technical problem solving.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, full-time position.
- The internship follows a rolling schedule.
About Trace3
Trace3 provides consulting, integration, and operational services for data, security, and cloud technologies. The company focuses on business transformation through the use of emerging technology. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Irvine, California. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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