
Personal Development App Business Strategy Intern
About Age Brilliantly
Age Brilliantly is an interactive community focused on helping people lead fulfilling 100-year lives. Our platform provides valuable resources, inspiration, and tools for individuals at all life stages, emphasizing health, finance, relationships, careers, passion, purpose, continuous learning, and time mastery. We are excited to create a Personal Development App that will empower users to track their progress, engage in live and online courses, participate in journaling exercises, and communicate with others in a supportive community. We are looking for a creative and strategic Personal Development App Business Strategy Intern to help develop the business plan, framework, and strategic vision for this new initiative.
We are part of the Mentoring Internships group, which has served 650+ interns (the last time we counted, before the pandemic). We take interns year-round with the goal of helping individuals of all ages gain experience to make better career decisions. Interns are required to commit to a minimum of 15-20 hours during the spring and fall semesters and 32-40 hours during the summer semester.
Role Overview
As the Personal Development App Business Strategy Intern, you will assist in developing the business plan, strategic framework, and monetization strategy for a Personal Development App. Your role will involve researching the personal development space, identifying market needs, conceptualizing app features, and helping to design a model for how the app will operate and engage users. This internship provides hands-on experience in strategic planning, market analysis, and business development within a mission-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Business Plan Development: Assist in creating a comprehensive business plan for the app, including defining its value proposition, target audience, and monetization strategies.
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Market Research & Analysis: Conduct research on existing personal development apps and identify market trends, opportunities, and competitive advantages for our app.
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Feature Conceptualization: Help conceptualize key features for the app, focusing on user engagement, journaling exercises, live and online courses, and community interaction.
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User Experience Strategy: Collaborate with the team to define how the app will guide users in their personal development journey, ensuring it’s interactive, user-friendly, and effective.
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Community Engagement Model: Develop a framework for integrating community forums and accountability features to foster user interaction, brainstorming, and support.
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Business Model & Monetization: Help design the business model, including potential revenue streams, pricing structures, and strategies for user acquisition and retention.
- Collaborative Strategy Development: Work closely with Age Brilliantly’s team to align the app’s strategy with the community’s needs and Age Brilliantly’s long-term goals.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong interest in personal development, business strategy, and market research.
- Experience with business planning, market analysis, or strategic development is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, with a focus on user engagement and business growth.
- Research skills, with the ability to analyze industry trends and make actionable recommendations.
- A passion for helping people lead fulfilling, 100-year lives.
Preferred (and if you don’t have one, you will be required to submit a sample of your work):
- A portfolio or examples of business plans, strategic frameworks, or research reports you’ve created.
- Experience with business development or strategy in the app, tech, or personal development space.
- Interest in content creation related to financial planning, personal development, and intergenerational communities.
Why Join Age Brilliantly:
This internship offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of a cutting-edge Personal Development App. You’ll gain valuable experience in business strategy, market research, and user engagement, all while working with a passionate, mission-driven team. This is a unique opportunity to help create a product that will have a meaningful impact on people’s lives and gain skills that will be invaluable in your future career.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, portfolio (if available), and a cover letter – after you’ve explored our website – that explains:
- Why you’re excited about contributing to the business strategy of a Personal Development App for the Age Brilliantly community.
- How your experience in business planning, market research, and strategy aligns with our mission to help people lead fulfilling 100-year lives.
- Why you’re a great fit for our team and the projects we’re working on.
Additionally, please identify any business plans, frameworks, or strategic initiatives you’ve worked on and be specific about your role in the process.
Send your application to jtan@agebrilliantly.org and jcahn@agebrilliantly.org.