MBA Intern - Commercial Strategy

**Type:** Paid Part-Time Internship **Anticipated Start Date:** January 4, 2027 **About the Company** Power markets are undergoing a generational transformation as surging electricity demand and market complexity reshape how energy is produced, traded, and managed. Tierra is building an agentic power trading platform combining market intelligence, forecasting, optimization, and AI-powered analysis to help energy teams manage physical assets with greater speed, transparency, and control. Founded by energy industry veterans, Tierra is a seed-stage startup backed by NextView Ventures, Analog Ventures, SE Ventures, NFX, and others. Our engineers, data scientists, and energy traders aim to equip energy teams with the capabilities of a world-class trading desk. **About the Role** Work directly with Tierra's founders to refine our commercial strategy through high-impact projects in market assessment, customer discovery, competitive intelligence, and commercial proposals. Projects will reflect your experience and interests and inform where and how we grow. **What You’ll Do** - Own strategic projects from problem framing through actionable recommendations - Interview industry participants, customers, and partners to test commercial hypotheses - Analyze competitors’ products, positioning, go-to-market strategies, and business models - Size market opportunities, build business cases, and evaluate trade-offs - Support customer proposals, presentations, and strategic partnerships **Requirements** **What You Bring (Required)** - Current MBA student available 10–20 hours per week during the semester - 4+ years of experience in energy, consulting, investment banking, financial services, or similar field - 2+ years of energy experience, ideally in renewables development, infrastructure finance, or trading - Strong analytical judgment and ability to structure ambiguous problems - Independent self-starter who can scope and deliver projects - Excellent communication skills, including interviews and executive-ready materials - Curiosity about energy, AI, and emerging technologies **What You Offer** - **Entrepreneurial:** Take ownership, challenge assumptions, and help shape our strategy. - **Commando Mindset:** Navigate ambiguity, build from scratch, and deliver independently. - **Team-Oriented:** Collaborate generously, seek feedback, and support teammates. - **Data-Driven:** Test hypotheses and ground recommendations in evidence. **Benefits** A flexible, paid internship with direct exposure to decisions shaping Tierra: - **Hourly Pay:** $40/hour - **Flexibility:** Remote, 10–20 hours per week during the semester - **Future Opportunity:** Potential for full-time role starting Summer 2027 - **Mission:** Help shape power markets at the intersection of energy and AI