Founders Associate (Intern)

About the Role

Join a small operations team at an early-stage AI company serving the freight and logistics industry. This high-ownership internship spans internal systems, recruiting, funding research, and go-to-market support, helping the team build its operations and bring AI tools to customers.

What You'll Do

Build and manage internal systems, including the company website and operational tools.

Coordinate recruiting efforts and support candidate sourcing and new team member onboarding.

Contribute to go-to-market initiatives, customer acquisition, and sales enablement for AI products.

Research and pursue grants and other non-dilutive funding opportunities.

Take on varied operational challenges, moving between strategic planning and hands-on execution.

What We're Looking For

Early-career experience, typically 0 to 4 years, in generalist roles at startups or other high-ownership environments.

A technical background or demonstrated understanding of AI, software systems, and how technology products work.

Experience building or managing internal systems, websites, or operational tools.

Experience supporting recruiting, sourcing candidates, or talent acquisition workflows.

Experience researching funding opportunities or supporting go-to-market, customer acquisition, or sales enablement.

Fluency in written and spoken German and English, strong ownership, and comfort with ambiguity.

Experience with AI agents, APIs, system integrations, or logistics operations is relevant.

Local work authorization is required.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is €2,400 per month. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in Berlin, Germany. The internship is expected to start in Q4 2026.