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title: "Sonakshi Kumar - Research Intern in India | Tal"
description: "Meet Sonakshi Kumar, Business & Strategy Analyst | Market Research, Competitive Intelligence & Product Strategy | Ex-EY, Coastal Seven Consulting | Economics, Shiv Nadar University ’25 based in India."
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# Sonakshi Kumar on Tal

## Headline

Business & Strategy Analyst \| Market Research, Competitive Intelligence & Product Strategy \| Ex\-EY, Coastal Seven Consulting \| Economics, Shiv Nadar University ’25

## About

I graduated from Shiv Nadar University in 2025 with a BSc in Economics \(Minor in Management\), including an undergraduate thesis using Difference\-in\-Differences analysis to evaluate the Make in India policy's impact on exports and FDI\. I have spent my internships across consulting and risk advisory, working on market research, competitive analysis, and product strategy\. At Coastal Seven Consulting, I worked on 10\+ market and competitor research reports in the AI consulting space, ran beta product stress tests, and analyzed 100\+ enterprise social accounts to track positioning and content trends\. I also handled outreach for a webinar series, securing 60% of the expert speaker lineup\. At EY, I researched operational, financial, and regulatory risk across the laminates and airline industries, and built presentations summarizing findings and mitigation options for internal review\. Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Korean \(limited professional\)

## Location

India

## Work experience

Research Intern at Coastal Seven Consulting, Apr 2025 \- Jul 2025 · 4 mos, Remote, \- Market Research & Competitive Intelligence: Delivered strategic insights through comprehensive analysis of AI consulting market, competitor positioning, and industry trend identification across 10\+ detailed research reports \- Product Strategy & Analysis: Led beta product stress testing initiatives and conducted branding analysis for technology companies, translating findings into actionable recommendations for product development and market positioning \- Business Development Support: Successfully secured 60% of expert speakers for webinar series through strategic outreach and relationship building, contributing to thought leadership and lead generation efforts \- Strategic Content & Social Media Analysis: Analyzed 100\+ enterprise social media accounts and technology leaders to identify engagement patterns and content strategies, informing marketing and positioning decisions

Executive Assistant Intern at Coastal Seven Consulting, Feb 2025 \- May 2025 · 4 mos

Business Consulting Risk Analyst Intern at EY, Jun 2024 \- Aug 2024 · 3 mos, India, \- Analyzed risks in the laminates industry and the airline industry, with a focus on key clients in both industries\. \- Conducted research on the various types of risks in the laminates and airline industries, including operational, financial, regulatory, and market risks\. \- Created presentations on identified risks, including findings and potential mitigation methods\. \- Researched budget and taxation policies in India, enhancing my understanding of the financial landscape and regulatory environment\.

Business Analyst Intern at Stratbeans Learning Solutions, Jun 2023 \- Sep 2023 · 4 mos, \- Conducted extensive market research for the products and services provided by the company\. \- Generated reports and visualizations to communicate findings to the team \- Researched and evaluated competitors in the industry, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats\. \- Conducted competitor analysis to stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies \- Obtained feedback on existing products/services and identified areas for improvement based on customer needs and expectations\. \- Applied business analysis techniques in a real\-world setting, therefore contributing directly to the company's strategic planning and decision\-making processes

Marketing Intern at Creators Nest, Jun 2022 \- Aug 2022 · 3 mos, \- Worked closely with the team to acquire more talents in the company \- Planned and executed strategies for marketing various creators \- Curated new content creation ideas for creators \- Planned and executed campaigns for creators

## Education

Bachelor's degree, Economics, Shiv Nadar University

Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Lotus Valley International School

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