C Minds

C Minds is a tech4impact agency that seeks to contribute to Mexico’s and Latin America’s social and economic development via the use of disruptive technologies. During its 10 years of experience in impact innovation, the agency has been working with all levels of government, NGOs, civil society and the industry at an international level to promote and lead the creation of new public policies, design and implement pilot projects and contribute to a general cultural shift. Our aim is to ensure an inclusive Fourth Industrial Revolution in Mexico and Latin America. We have offices in San Francisco (HQ) and Mexico City.

Internship Description

Interns will be working under the New Technologies for Public Innovation Track at C Minds, in Mexico City. Projects include understanding opportunities and challenges for developing Artificial Intelligence in Mexico, exploring blockchain potential application to public services, strengthening the Fintech Ecosystem nationally, and working with local governments to advance their digital agendas. Interns will be responsible for assisting with in-depth research, policy analysis and for drafting recommendations according to the project they are assigned to, taking into account their thematic interests. They will support the design, development and implementation of new and existing projects, which will mainly include Finance Innovation (incl. Open Banking), our AI for Good Lab (focus on ethics and democratizing the potential for impact of AI) and various international knowledge exchange platforms. Interns will also be expected to support with events logistics and communications.

Intern Responsibilities

  • Stay up to date with technological developments

  • Research the use of technology in different sectors with a development focus

  • Support the creation of new strategies and projects or initiatives

  • Support the drafting of collaboration and financing proposals

  • Support the coordination of events and meetings

  • Support design-related activities

  • Contribute to the creation of blogs and analysis articles

Intern Qualifications

  • Fluent in Spanish

  • Interest in technology and its potential for impact

  • Project management capabilities

  • Ability to juggle different projects at the same time

  • Ability to manage different stakeholders

  • Research skills

  • Professionalism

  • Creativity

  • Detail oriented