Skydio is the leading US drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders.

About The Role

Working with a world-class team, the internship will involve a hands-on learning experience with many of the core activities involved in running a start-ups market evaluation process. An intern should expect to develop a fundamental knowledge of the process by which products and markets are evaluated, ranked, and prioritized. Analysts will gain a working understanding of the industry participants and the aerial intelligence and data landscape. Detailed analysis of markets, industries, demand estimation, customer value will be expected.

Details Of Internship Role

• Research and identify attractive use-cases in areal intelligence
• Estimate TAM/SAM/SOM for each industry and/or use-case
• Develop product theses and business plans
• Build bottoms-up market estimates
• Significant mentorship from Product/Program/Marketing executives with weekly meetings to discuss progress
• Pay / Sponsorship: Paid internship
• Hours per Week: 10+ hours per week
• Duration: 10-week minimum (extensions possible)
• This internship is remote

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Must have a strong interest in hardware & software and the impact on areal intelligence across many industries
• Highly motivated candidates who have a strong and proven interest in the fields of start-up, entrepreneurship, and/or finance with an interest in researching business models within a targeted industry (drones & data processing).
• Candidates who have a natural curiosity for how businesses work, a tenacious attitude towards research, are resourceful, and have the ability to think independently without daily oversight.
• Applicants should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree or graduate degree but any major can apply.

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multi-disciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, generic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

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