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Today’s Newsletter Summary:
There are finance roles out there that aren’t just MBB or Big 4, check out the list below for some of the most recent finance summer 2026 internships that you should apply to ASAP! Some of those roles came out less than 24 hours ago so… what are you waiting for?
Today’s newsletter issue features our first opportunity spotlight (will be introducing more of these alongside the regularly scheduled intern/professional spotlight!), which is the UGC creator program for Wispr Flow. Read on below for more on the recent industry news with artificial intelligence and the big tech industry.
💼 List of Finance summer 2026 roles from F500 companies and more
📎 Opportunity Spotlight: Wispr Flow UGC creator program
📱 Recent news for the world/tech industry
🌐 Resource of the day There’s an AI for that
— Arlina Yang, Founder
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Finance Summer 2026 internships from F500, Mid Sized Companies, etc
⭐ Bonus tip when applying to these roles:
A lot of roles are not listed on LinkedIn, so if you’re really invested in landing a role at certain companies— I recommend signing up manually to job notifications on their respective job sites if they have notifications available.
You can start approaching this process by making a list of companies that you would want to work at and go to each of their careers page to sign up. This ensures that you are one of the very first few resumes they review if you apply once you receive the email notification that there is a job opportunity available.
🔔 Reminder to connect with me here on LinkedIn!
Opportunity Spotlight: Wispr Flow UGC
💬 Want to get paid for creating content —— by talking?
Imagine this: you’re writing ChatGPT prompts to help you with your workflow, Working on your essay assignments, brainstorming a report, or drafting your next content post.
However instead of typing for hours… you just talk.
And AI turns your voice into polished writing —— instantly.
Introducing Wispr Flow — your new creative sidekick that helps you think out loud and write faster than ever.
Now, Wispr is inviting student creators, storytellers, and ambitious builders to join their UGC Creator Program. Here’s what it looks like 👇
🎥 You’ll:
Make a fresh TikTok or Instagram account
Post 5–7 short videos a week (or whatever fits your schedule)
Incorporate Wispr Flow naturally into your content
Get paid based on the attention + downloads you bring
💡 They’ll help you with:
Scripts and creative ideas
Coaching to grow your content
Tips on showcasing Wispr Flow authentically
If you’ve ever wanted to start your creator journey, this is your sign. Create content. Get paid. Build something that helps people speak their ideas into reality.
There’s no requirements for what major you’re pursuing in university right now, you just have to be creative, ambitious, and passionate about Wispr Flow.
👉 Apply to Wispr’s UGC Creator Program here:
Recent Industry News:
OpenAI expands chip strategy with $100B AMD deal to power global AI data centers.
OpenAI has signed a major agreement with AMD to use its chips for building AI data centers, following a similar $100B deal with NVIDIA. Starting in late 2026, OpenAI will deploy AMD chips capable of consuming 6 GW of power—-enough to power all homes in Massachusetts.
The deal grants OpenAI the option to buy up to $160 million AMD shares at one cent each, aligning the two companies strategically. This moves strengthens AMD’s position against NVIDIA’s dominance in AI hardware and supports OpenAI’s broader plan to expand its global compute infrastructure amid its ambitious $400 billion Stargate Project. Read more HERE from NYT.
Tesla launches lower-priced Model 3 and Model Y amid EV market slowdown
Tesla introduced cheaper versions of its Model 3 and Model Y, priced at $37,000 and $40,000 respectively (about $5000 less than prior models) to boost sales following the expiration of federal EV tax credits. The cost cut I move comes as competition intensifies from automakers like Hyundai, GM, and BYD. The new models have simplified interiors and fewer features but can travel 320 miles per charge. Analysts say the release may cannibalize higher-priced versions rather than drive new demand, and Tesla's stock fell by 4%. Read more HERE from NYT.
Resource of the Day: There’s an AI for that
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