Insight Internship | Graduate - Summer 2027

Endeavor•New York, NY

9d•$17•Hybrid

About The Position

Endeavor Insight is the research division of Endeavor that provides data-driven analysis and visualizations showing what makes entrepreneurial ecosystems thrive. Our research team of economists, data scientists, and policy analysts specializes in understanding the needs of high-impact entrepreneurs and evaluating the networks that enable them to scale up and pay it forward to the next generation of entrepreneurs. The graduate intern will lead a defined research brief on topics such as founder-to-founder connectivity and the role of entrepreneurial ecosystems in driving economic growth in emerging markets. They will conduct data collection, literature synthesis, and analysis, and present their findings to the research team and colleagues across Endeavor. The specific research topic will be finalized closer to the internship start date. Recent projects have studied the career pathways of successful founders, analyzed innovative tech sectors in emerging markets, and developed guidance for decision makers who support entrepreneurs as they scale their businesses.

Requirements

Current master’s students pursuing an MBA, MPP, MPA, or a master’s degree in economics, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, economic growth, emerging markets, or international development.
Microsoft Excel (required).
Experience with data collection and cleaning.
Strong writing, synthesis, and presentation skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks independently in a fast-paced hybrid environment.
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. We will not be able to interview or select candidates without valid U.S. work authorization for the 2027 year.
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection.

Responsibilities

Data collection and validation: Collect data on entrepreneurial companies and their founders.
Data cleaning and analysis: Organize and clean data, run basic analyses, and create tables that help the team on MS Excel.
Literature reviews and synthesis: Conduct targeted literature reviews and summarize key findings.
Editing and proofreading: Support the publication process by proofreading drafts.
Research communication and presentation: Synthesize research findings into clear presentations and present them to colleagues across Endeavor.
Research operations and team support: Assist with communications and other departmental tasks as needed.