Pros
As a Data Science & Operations Intern for Localwise, I was mostly responsible for data management and analysis. During my first four months, Localwise went through significant development in quantity of business applications and online traffic. I had to learn skills in data manipulation and statistical analyses to keep up with the growing online presence and inflow. I also had the opportunity to get involved in other aspects of the company. I helped build our social media identity by quantitatively analyzing social media campaigns and their impact of engagement. I also led a photo campaign, which enabled me to integrate more within UC Berkeley and the neighboring communities. Ben and Maya did an amazing job providing leadership opportunities for interns and helping us develop our skills. They also take a quantitative approach to building a marketplace, which really resonated with my mechanical engineering background. Localwise has a culture built around team, trust, rigorous quantitative analysis, and community. It’s a powerful combination that makes Localwise a great place to work.
Cons
Being involved in operations at an early-stage startup is an exciting, but it can also be a challenging position. I'll look for Localwise to solidify more and more of its operations as the company grows into a well-oiled machine.