As a Product Owner Intern at xPL Studio, you will be embedded directly into one of our active SaaS venture builds.
This is not a shadowing role; you will own real product decisions, work within a live agile team, and contribute to a product that is actively being shaped for market launch or growth.
You will work alongside our Head of New Ventures, technical leads, and business architects to bridge the gap between strategy and execution.
You will translate business needs into product requirements, manage a live backlog, and engage with real users and stakeholders, gaining the kind of hands-on product experience that most people spend years waiting for.
Participate in ideation and validation sprints to define product scope and user value propositions for early-stage SaaS ventures.
Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform product positioning and feature prioritization.
Own and maintain the product backlog, writing, grooming, and prioritizing user stories and epics in alignment with business objectives.
Facilitate user story mapping sessions to align cross-functional teams on product flows and MVP scope.
Act as the connective tissue between business stakeholders, designers, and developers.
Support subscription model design, onboarding flow optimization, and feature rollout planning.

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an MBA program, with a focus on strategy, entrepreneurship, technology management, or innovation
Someone who is energized by ambiguity, not paralyzed by it
A structured thinker who can zoom out to see the strategy and zoom in to write a user story
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you are comfortable working with data to inform decisions
Solid business acumen with the ability to connect product features to commercial outcomes
Technical curiosity, you don't need to code, but you are not afraid of APIs, SaaS architecture conversations, or sitting in a technical sprint
Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and product tools such as Jira, Notion, Miro, or Productboard is a strong plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, you can simplify complexity without losing nuance
Prior experience in consulting, product, tech, or startups is an advantage, not a requirement.

No compensation, no College credits, and no visa sponsorship are offered for this role.
You will leave with a tangible portfolio, a live SaaS product you helped shape, a backlog you owned, and outcomes you can quantify and speak to in any interview room.
You will work directly with senior leaders in venture building, product strategy, and investment, gaining visibility and mentorship that is rare at the internship level.
Get an inside view of how ventures are built from scratch, from ideation and validation to MVP launch and fundraising.
Join a growing ecosystem of founders, operators, investors, and innovators across the EPL Group network. The relationships you build here open doors that last well beyond the internship.
High-performing interns are considered for extended roles within xPL Studio's expanding portfolio of ventures.

Product Owner Intern, MBA, SaaS

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