Anfini Launches Unique Summer Internship Program for 2028 Graduates

Introduction to Anfini's Summer Internship Program

Anfini Inc., a comprehensive consulting firm based in Tokyo, has officially launched its summer internship program aimed at students graduating in 2028. This initiative is spearheaded by the firm's strategic management department, setting it apart from the traditional internships typically offered. This special program involves hands-on experience and an exploration of actual business challenges, allowing participants to gain insights into the fundamentals of management.

Purpose and Development of the Program

The strategic management department's primary role is to design the company's future—engaging deeply with topics across business development, human resources, corporate culture, and more. They tackle ambiguous questions such as what new challenges the company should embrace or what its organizational structure should look like five years from now. Rather than abstracting these concepts for students, they have decided to present these challenges directly. This approach invites students to challenge existing ideas and offer fresh perspectives.

Yuta Yoshida, the head of the strategic management department at Anfini, emphasizes that they are seeking not just high performers but potential future strategists who can envision transformative ideas alongside executives.

Program Structure and Details

Target Audience

The internship is targeting university and graduate students who are set to graduate in 2028.

Format

The program will take place at the Anfini Incubation Studio located in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo. Participants can choose from one of the following dates:

- August 12-14, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- August 26-28, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- September 9-11, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Unique Features of the Program

The three-day group work-oriented program, uniquely designed by the strategic management department, challenges participants with the question: "What kind of company should Anfini be in the age of AI?" This inquiry encourages interns to conceptualize the company’s future from the perspective of a business strategist.

Throughout the program, participants will engage in collaborative discussions, make decisions, and present their findings and proposals to the company's executive team on the final day. The program adopts an innovative format where participants will collect and analyze data through various stages, ultimately synthesizing it into a comprehensive proposal. This brings a gaming-like engagement while also grappling with complex, ambiguous management challenges, creating an immersive and practical internship experience.

Learning through Experience

This internship goes beyond traditional employment or performance assessments. The participants will wrestle with challenging, open-ended questions as future strategic advisors, gaining valuable decision-making experiences. Additionally, they will receive constructive feedback from executives, which will allow them to reflect on their own thought processes and values. Anfini aims to discover potential collaborators who will shape the future of the company in these sessions.

Students who aspire to join this unique opportunity can apply through the provided entry form.

About Anfini

Anfini was established by individuals with extensive experience from major consulting firms. As a comprehensive consulting powerhouse, Anfini operates across two primary domains:
1. Support for corporate growth through consulting and educational services (B2B)
2. Brand generation in the B2C space, focusing on nurturing talent and brands.

For three consecutive years starting from 2024, Anfini has been awarded the "Best Venture 100" designation.