Product Owner Intern (MBA) SaaS

EPL Group

About The Position

At xPL Studio, we don't just invest in startups; we build them from scratch. xPL Studio is the venture builder, operating as an institutional co-founder that transforms raw ideas into validated, market-ready companies. We combine the agility of a startup with the resources and discipline of an established organization, moving from zero to one faster, smarter, and with measurably lower risk than traditional startup paths. Our "venture factory" model means we are always building: testing hypotheses, launching MVPs, recruiting founding teams, and scaling products across multiple verticals simultaneously. SaaS is at the heart of how we think about scalable, high-impact business models, and that's exactly where you come in. If you are an MBA student who wants to do more than sit in meetings and build decks, this is your seat at the table.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an MBA program, with a focus on strategy, entrepreneurship, technology management, or innovation
Someone who is energized by ambiguity, not paralyzed by it
A structured thinker who can zoom out to see the strategy and zoom in to write a user story
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you are comfortable working with data to inform decisions
Solid business acumen with the ability to connect product features to commercial outcomes
Technical curiosity, you don't need to code, but you are not afraid of APIs, SaaS architecture conversations, or sitting in a technical sprint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, you can simplify complexity without losing nuance

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and product tools such as Jira, Notion, Miro, or Productboard is a strong plus
Prior experience in consulting, product, tech, or startups is an advantage, not a requirement

Responsibilities

Participate in ideation and validation sprints to define product scope and user value propositions for early-stage SaaS ventures
Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform product positioning and feature prioritization
Assist in defining and refining the product vision, goals, and success metrics (KPIs/OKRs)
Own and maintain the product backlog, writing, grooming, and prioritizing user stories and epics in alignment with business objectives
Support sprint planning and retrospectives within an agile/scrum framework
Translate strategic initiatives into actionable, well-scoped development tickets
Facilitate user story mapping sessions to align cross-functional teams on product flows and MVP scope
Write clear, detailed acceptance criteria that enable engineering teams to build with precision
Identify and close gaps between user needs and technical feasibility
Act as the connective tissue between business stakeholders, designers, and developers
Prepare and present product updates, sprint reviews, and roadmap snapshots to internal leadership
Gather and synthesize feedback from user interviews, usability sessions, and analytics
Support subscription model design, onboarding flow optimization, and feature rollout planning
Contribute to go-to-market readiness by ensuring product documentation, release notes, and launch checklists are production-ready