About Us

Smalt is the AI-first backoffice and growth engine empowering skilled tradespeople to become entrepreneurs. We help craftsmen launch and grow their own businesses by providing a digital backoffice - from company setup and registration to invoicing, documentation, and growth tools.

Since our founding in 2023, we’ve raised €12M from top global VCs (General Catalyst, Owl Ventures, noa & others) and built strong revenue traction (€4–5M) through our integrated service delivery business.

Now, we’re scaling our partnership model - and we’re seeking an Intern (m/f/d) who will of help our partner craft businesses (Handwerksbetriebe & Neugründungen) grow their top line. This role is crucial to the success of smalt’s business - only if our partners are successful themselves will smalt be able to growt its revenue share model. The role combines commercial strategy, marketing experimentation, and hands-on activation to make our partners successful. You will work at the intersection of operations, marketing, and technology - driving growth, testing playbooks, and shaping how Smalt empowers trades entrepreneurs to scale.

⭐️ Your Impact

As a Founders Associate Intern (m/f/d) at Smalt, you’ll connect the dots between Product, Operations, and Growth. You’ll help design the systems, automations, and playbooks that enable Smalt – and our network of Meister-led craft partners – to scale efficiently.

You’ll gain first-hand exposure to the challenges and opportunities of a high-growth startup, working side by side with our leadership team to drive operational excellence and product innovation.

As Intern Venture Developer, you will:

Set up integrations and automations (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Smalt tech) to streamline internal processes
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product and strategy decisions
Develop and document SOPs and playbooks for our internal backoffice teams
Support partner onboarding workshops and create structured materials for our training library
Maintain and update key financial and operational models (basic P&L and forecasting inputs)
Help structure our product management process: collect feature ideas, support PRD creation, and manage prioritization
Build a scalable template library for partner app questionnaires
Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff team on ad-hoc strategic projects across Product, Operations, and Growth

✨ What Makes You a Great Fit

Experience & Skills:

Currently studying business, engineering, computer science, or a related field – ideally at a top university
Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
Tech-savvy, curious, and excited to experiment with AI tools (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Aircall, 11x, Telli, etc.)
Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable figuring things out independently
Fluent in German and English, with empathy for craftsmen and small business owners
(Bonus) Previous internship experience in tech, consulting or venture capital

Mindset & Working Style:

Entrepreneurial: You take ownership and thrive in fast-moving environments
Systems thinker: You bring order to chaos and document processes clearly
Curious: You enjoy exploring tools, data, and automation to create scalable solutions
Collaborative: You communicate openly and enjoy working cross-functionally with diverse teams

☀️ Why You'll Love Working With Us

Direct exposure to Smalt’s founders and Chiefs of Staff – learn from experienced operators and investors
Competitive internship compensation
Deutschlandticket or Urban Sports ClubMembership
Steep learning curve at the intersection of tech, product, and operations
Hybrid work setup (Berlin preferred)
Flat hierarchies, fast feedback, and a supportive, ambitious team
Real ownership and impactful projects from day one

Start: ASAP
Duration: 3–6 months
Location: Berlin (hybrid)
Compensation: Competitive internship salar

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