Founders Associate (Intern)

About the Role

This is a high-ownership internship embedded in the operations team of a small, fast-moving AI startup in the freight and logistics sector. You will work directly alongside the founding team, contributing across internal systems, recruiting, go-to-market, and strategy. This is a role for someone who wants real impact, not a passive observer seat.

What You'll Do

• Build and manage internal systems, including the company website and operational tooling.
• Lead recruiting efforts and support the onboarding of new team members.
• Support go-to-market initiatives and help bring AI agent products to customers.
• Identify and secure grant and non-dilutive funding opportunities.
• Switch fluidly between big-picture strategy and detailed execution, tackling whatever challenge moves the company forward.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in generalist roles, ideally in early-stage or high-agency environments with real ownership.
• A technical background or strong intuition for AI and software systems.
• Experience building or managing internal systems, websites, or operational tooling.
• Familiarity with recruiting processes, candidate sourcing, or talent acquisition workflows.
• Experience identifying and securing funding opportunities such as grants or non-dilutive funding.
• Exposure to go-to-market, customer acquisition, or sales enablement activities.
• Curiosity about startups, AI, and how companies are built from the ground up.
• Fluency in both German and English, written and verbal.
• A bias toward action, strong work ethic, and a sense of urgency.
• Aspiration to build something meaningful, with a longer-term interest in founding a company.

Compensation & Benefits

€2,400 per month. No visa sponsorship is available; local work authorization is required.

Location

On-site in Berlin, Germany. Berlin office presence is preferred. The internship is scheduled to begin in Q4 2026.