Founders Associate (Intern)

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a high-ownership internship embedded in a small, fast-moving operations team at an early-stage AI startup focused on the freight and logistics industry. You will work directly alongside the founding team, taking real responsibility across operations, recruiting, and go-to-market, making a tangible impact on how the company grows. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build and manage internal systems, including the company website and operational tooling. - Lead recruiting efforts and support onboarding of new team members. - Support go-to-market initiatives to help bring AI products to customers. - Identify and secure grant and non-dilutive funding opportunities. - Switch fluidly between big-picture strategy and detailed execution to tackle whatever moves the company forward. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Experience in generalist roles, ideally within early-stage or high-agency environments where you have held real ownership. - A technical background or strong intuition for AI and software systems. - Experience building or managing internal systems, websites, or operational tooling. - Exposure to recruiting, candidate sourcing, or talent acquisition workflows. - Experience identifying and securing funding opportunities such as grants or non-dilutive financing. - 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, clarity, and full ownership of outcomes. - High integrity, strong work ethic, and a sense of urgency. - Ambition to build something meaningful, with a long-term interest in founding your own company. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS €2,400 per month. No visa sponsorship is available; local work authorization is required. LOCATION On-site in Berlin, Germany. Internship starting Q4 2026.