Operations & GTM Research Intern

Company Description CORDA AI provides export readiness infrastructure for Asian small and medium-sized enterprises, helping them enter and grow in European markets. The company brings AI-powered insights, real-time trade data, and strategic advisory together in a single interface to evaluate product-market fit. By combining technology and expert guidance, CORDA AI enables businesses to make data-driven expansion decisions and reduce risk. Applicants can expect to work in a dynamic environment focused on international trade, analytics, and practical market entry solutions. What you’ll actually do • Research EU market entry conditions for specific product categories (functional beverages first: ginger, turmeric, teas, coconut) • Build and maintain our regulatory and compliance knowledge base (EU 1169/2011 labeling, Novel Food, import requirements) • Pull and structure trade data to support our market-fit scoring • Map the go-to-market funnel: identify target SMEs, build outreach lists, help run and log founder interviews • Turn messy research into clean, usable internal docs and client-facing outputs You might be a fit if you • Are studying business, international trade, food science, economics, or similar, and can get credit for a placement • Are genuinely comfortable with spreadsheets, primary-source research, and reading dense regulation without flinching • Write clearly. Most of this job is turning complexity into something a founder can act on • Have interest in Asia-Europe trade, F&B, or AI applied to real industry problems What you get Work fully remote, have defined learning outcomes and weekly 1:1s with the founder. Direct exposure to early-stage company building, EU regulatory work, and go-to-market from zero. A real reference and portfolio of work you can point to. To apply: send your CV, plus one example of research you’ve done. No cover letter needed.