Strategic Insights Analyst

Company Description

PrepAiro is transforming the way students prepare for competitive exams, combining AI, gamification, and micro-learning to create a smarter and more engaging learning experience. With a highly adaptive platform tailored to individual learning behaviors, PrepAiro helps students achieve better outcomes while reducing burnout.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Research Analyst who can support our leadership team with structured research, market mapping, and CRM data management. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep-dive research, synthesising information, and working directly with founders on high-priority projects.

You will work across investor intelligence research, competitor insights, CRM enrichment, and preparation of concise briefing documents for strategic conversations. The role requires strong analytical ability, curiosity, and reliability in daily execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured research on companies, teams, and market segments.
• Build and maintain curated lists of key ecosystem players using predefined criteria.
• Analyse sectors, funding trends, product landscapes, and strategic moves.
• Manage and update CRM data using tools such as Foundersuite, Affinity, and Google Sheets.
• Gather and organise information from LinkedIn, Crunchbase, Apollo, industry reports, and public sources.
• Prepare short briefs for internal meetings and discussions.
• Track competitor activities and summarise weekly insights.
• Assist in preparing data-backed notes, summaries, and documentation for the leadership team.

Preferred Skills & Experience

What We’re Looking For

Why Join Us

Role Description

This contract role as a remote Research Analyst focuses on supporting startup operations, market intelligence, and customer relationship management (CRM). Responsibilities include conducting in-depth market research, analyzing data, identifying trends, and generating insights for strategic decision-making. The role also involves collaborating with the team to improve operational processes and supporting CRM activities to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.

Qualifications

advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

Big plus if you are based in Bangalore and open to working intermittently or full-time from our office.