MBA Strategy Intern (Summer 2026) at Cloudflare in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Cloudflare is a leading technology company focused on building a better Internet. They are seeking a driven and analytical Summer 2026 MBA Strategy Intern to contribute to high-priority strategic initiatives that inform executive-level decision-making and shape the company's long-term corporate strategy. Responsibilities: - The MBA Strategy Intern will contribute to high-priority strategic initiatives across the company. While the exact projects will depend on Cloudflare’s internal priorities at the time of the internship, potential areas of focus include: - International Expansion: Conducting market and opportunity assessments, developing strategic options, and contributing to the creation of a 3-year international growth plan - Regulatory Certifications: Analyzing global regulatory requirements, prioritizing certifications based on Go-to-Market (GTM) and Sales needs, and balancing resourcing within Engineering to develop a 1–2 year implementation roadmap - Strategic Partnerships: Facilitating cross-functional workshops and brainstorming sessions with potential GTM or infrastructure partners in priority markets to identify and develop joint partnership options - Competitive Landscape Analysis: Deep diving into emerging competitive threats and market shifts within key Cloudflare product areas (e.g., AI/ML, security, networking) to produce actionable recommendations for product and sales strategy - New Product/Market Entry: Performing a strategic assessment of a potential new product category or emerging customer segment, including sizing the opportunity, evaluating entry options, and outlining a potential launch plan - Demo Development: Work with the Head of Industry Solutions to design industry specific demos leveraging the Cloudflare developer platform Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program or a Master's degree program in a relevant field (e.g., Strategy, Finance, Technology Management) - Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven ability to structure complex problems, conduct rigorous analysis (market sizing, financial modeling, competitive analysis), and synthesize findings into clear, concise, and compelling narratives - Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging with senior leaders and facilitating cross-functional discussions - A self-starter with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving - Ability to commit to a full-time 12 week internship - In office 3-4 days a week in-office in Austin, San Francisco, or New York Preferred Qualifications: - Background, degree, or dual degree in Computer Science is a plus! - Prior experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a high-growth technology company is a plus - A passion for Cloudflare's mission to help build a better Internet and a genuine interest in the underlying technologies (networking, security, edge computing, AI) - Self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative high-growth environment Required Skills: Analytical skills, Quantitative skills, Communication skills Important Skills: MBA program, Management consulting, Corporate strategy, Investment banking, Technology management Nice-to-Have Skills: Intellectual curiosity, Interest in technology, Self-starter, Problem-solving, Presentation skills, Cross-functional collaboration Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer