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.