Charlie Aucoin ‘27: Intern at HWPO Training
By Charlie Aucoin ‘27
This summer I worked as an intern in the operations department of HWPO Training. HWPO is a fitness training platform that was founded by five time CrossFit Games champion Mat Fraser. As the company has evolved, its aim has pivoted from primarily developing competitive CrossFit athletes to providing fitness options for as many people as possible.
A large part of the company’s operations work centers on partnerships and brand appearances at events. A large share of my work revolved around HWPO’s brand activations at the 2026 CrossFit Games in San Jose, CA and our partnership with a new wellness brand, While on Earth.
This summer, I have honed the skill of thinking operationally and making decisions with the scope of the entire company in mind. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges of making such decisions and the sorting of logistical details to optimize the return on investment of a strategic partnership. With the conclusion of my internship, I have decided to move forward with a career in fitness!
Internship fuded by Scott and Anne Perper Internship Fund