Our Platform

We're a thematic holding company backed by the Pritzker Organization focused exclusively on acquiring and scaling category-defining software businesses. Our structure organizes investments into focused portfolios that function as specialized operating groups, each developing deep domain expertise, proven operational playbooks and long-term partnerships with founders and management teams.

We combine operational rigor with a growth equity mindset - partnering closely with leadership teams to drive sustainable ARR growth, profitability improvements and industry-leading customer outcomes.

Our current investment portfolios include:

• Emergence Mobility Technologies (AutoTech) – Next-generation vehicle acquisition and inventory management platforms
• Emergence Healthcare Technologies (HCIT) – High-efficiency billing optimization, patient engagement, and clinical care software
• Emergence Container Technologies (Cloud Infrastructure) – Modern DevOps, observability, and secure cloud performance tools
• Emergence Procurement Technologies (Supply Chain Tech) – Procurement, logistics, and manufacturing visibility systems

About the Role

The MBA Strategy & Operations Intern will partner with our executive team and portfolio company leaders to drive strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and organizational buildout across our platform. This role combines strategy consulting-style problem solving with hands-on operational execution. You'll work on high-impact projects ranging from portfolio company turnarounds to platform-level infrastructure development to M&A integration planning.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Company Operations

• Lead or support strategic projects at portfolio companies (pricing optimization, go-to-market strategy, product roadmap prioritization, org design)
• Conduct operational assessments and develop improvement roadmaps for newly acquired companies
• Build frameworks and playbooks for common operational challenges (sales process optimization, customer success buildout, support efficiency)
• Support portfolio company leadership teams with execution on strategic priorities

Platform & Infrastructure Development

• Design and document operational processes, frameworks, and best practices for software consolidators
• Build internal tools, templates, and resources to scale platform capabilities (e.g., RevOps playbooks, pricing frameworks, integration checklists)
• Support talent acquisition and organizational design initiatives across portfolio companies
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems for portfolio performance monitoring

Strategic Initiatives

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform build vs. buy vs. partner decisions
• Support cross-portfolio initiatives (shared services, technology consolidation, procurement optimization)
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio
• Prepare executive presentations and board materials on strategic topics

Integration & Post-Acquisition Value Creation

• Lead workstreams in post-acquisition integration (Day 1 readiness, 100-day plans, synergy capture)
• Develop integration playbooks and refine best practices based on lessons learned
• Support change management and communication planning for portfolio company transformations

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a full-time MBA program (Class of 2026 or 2027)
• 3-5+ years of pre-MBA experience in strategy consulting (MBB preferred), operations, or high-growth tech companies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to structure ambiguous problems
• Excellent communication skills with ability to distill complex analyses into clear executive presentations
• Project management experience with ability to drive multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Comfortable working directly with executives and portfolio company leadership teams

Preferred

• Prior consulting experience at top-tier firms (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) or equivalent
• Operating experience at software/SaaS companies (product, go-to-market, operations roles)
• Exposure to private equity portfolio operations or value creation strategies
• Experience building frameworks, processes, and organizational infrastructure
• Familiarity with RevOps, sales operations, or customer success best practices