“What I’ve Learned at Pall” – A Summer MBA Intern Shares
Everybody’s career starts somewhere—and for many, that journey begins as an intern. In honor of National Intern Day in the U.S. this month, we share insights from one graduate student who is applying her skills at Pall from the Danaher Summer Internship Program (DSIP)—a 10-12-week immersive experience that provides functional learning, leadership engagement, exposure to DBS fundamentals and the ability to execute against an intern project.
- Name: Miko Li
- Current student at: Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
- Current role and location: MBA Intern – M&A and Strategy, based in Port Washington, New York (USA)
- Focus: Corporate development
- Team & Project: Currently supports MicroE, evaluating select adjacent markets for inorganic expansion
What types of projects do you work on?
I’m working on a strategic market evaluation project for Pall’s MicroE business. Specifically, I’m analyzing an adjacent market in the semiconductor space to explore potential opportunities for inorganic growth. The work involves market research, expert interviews and competitive analysis to help the team assess new spaces that align with our strengths and could be pursued through acquisition.
Has this work been rewarding?
Yes, it’s given me the chance to dive deep into the semiconductor industry, lead expert interviews and develop the ability to extract meaningful insights from complex, fragmented information. I’ve learned a lot – not just about the market, but also how to think more strategically and structure ambiguity.
What does your typical day look like?
Most of my days are a mix of market research, developing hypotheses and validating them through expert interviews. I spend time organizing insights, building slides and sharing updates with my supervisors. It’s a great balance of independent thinking and collaborative learning, and every day feels like I’m piecing together a bigger strategic picture.
What’s something interesting you’ve learned at Pall?
I’ve learned how valuable it is to structure ambiguity and fragmented data. In a project with limited data and a lot of moving parts, asking the right questions and building a clear point of view turned out to be just as important as finding the right answers.
What have you enjoyed most about your internship?
I’ve really appreciated how open and generous people are with their time and expertise. Even as an intern, I’ve been encouraged to ask questions, reach out across teams and lead conversations – it’s made the learning process much more meaningful!