Intern - CPG Scouting
Confidential
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Part Time Unpaid Internship
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid/In-Person Preferred)
Internship Start Date/Season: Summer or ASAP
Internship Duration: 8-10 weeks
Time/Days Required: Minimum 25 hrs/week
We're looking for a curious, entrepreneurial-minded CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) Scout Analyst Intern based in or around Los Angeles to join our growing team. This is a hands-on opportunity to work directly with a top-tier investor, brand builder, and startup advisor at the intersection of emerging trends, consumer brands, and innovation. You'll be deeply involved in scouting early-stage CPG brands (beverage, wellness, food, and lifestyle), analyzing consumer behavior trends, and supporting decision-making around product partnerships and investments.
This is an unpaid internship best suited for someone eager to break into startups, venture capital, CPG marketing, or brand strategy.
- ? Responsibilities:
-Identify and monitor up-and-coming CPG startups (beverage, wellness, food, DTC) using platforms like LinkedIn, Product Hunt, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, and Expo West exhibitors
-Compile weekly scouting reports on emerging brands and notable product launches
-Track consumer trend data (e.g., functional ingredients, packaging innovation, eco-friendly branding)
-Assist in vetting potential brand partners for pilot programs, influencer campaigns, or retail sampling
-Maintain internal databases of CPG startups, investor decks, and competitive analyses
-Support research and due diligence for early-stage investment opportunities or collaborations
-Help prepare trend reports, pitch decks, and presentations for internal meetings
-Occasionally assist with sampling logistics, retail visit observations, or founder outreach
- Requirements:
-Based in Los Angeles (hybrid office preferred)
-Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or related fields
-Deep interest in startups, brand building, and consumer behavior
-Active user of discovery platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Expo West, Trend Hunter, or similar
-Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills
-Self-starter with a bias for action and curiosity
-Comfortable working independently and reporting on findings
- ? Perks:
-Work closely with a respected brand advisor & startup scout
-Gain real-world experience at the intersection of consumer trends, marketing, and venture
-Build a professional network of brand founders, retail buyers, and CPG investors
-Flexible hours, creative freedom, and meaningful mentorship
-Potential to grow into a longer-term position based on performance?
Salary/Benefits
Strategic Advisory & Management
-Operational support across marketing, fundraising, product, hiring, and partnerships.
Portfolio Management
-Hands-on collaboration with 30+ early-stage startups in CPG, AI, tech, and emerging industries.
Capital & Network Access
-Leverage of our relationships with investors, influencers, and enterprise partners.
Go-To-Market Execution
-Brand building, retail strategy, and customer acquisition support from Day 1.
Additional Information
We are a modern founder management company that partners with bold, visionary entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of their journey. We back startups across CPG, AI, and Tech, offering hands-on support and strategic partnerships to help them scale with focus and speed.
With a portfolio of 30+ innovative companies, we serve as both an operating partner and growth accelerator-bringing deep expertise in brand building, fundraising, go-to-market strategy, and talent network expansion.
We don't just invest - we embed ourselves into the DNA of the businesses we believe in. From launching disruptive consumer products to supporting cutting-edge AI applications, we help founders navigate the chaos of early-stage growth with confidence and clarity.
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