Founders Associate (Intern)

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a small operations team at an early-stage AI company serving the freight and logistics sector. This high-ownership internship spans internal systems, recruiting, funding research, and go-to-market work, helping the team build and grow its business. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build and manage internal systems, websites, and operational tooling. - Lead recruiting activities and support onboarding for new team members. - Support go-to-market initiatives, customer acquisition, and bringing AI agents to customers. - Identify, research, and pursue grants and other non-dilutive funding opportunities. - Take on varied operational challenges, moving between strategic planning and detailed execution. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Internship experience and approximately 0 to 4 years of relevant experience, ideally in generalist roles at early-stage startups or other high-ownership environments. - Experience building or managing internal systems, websites, or operational tools. - A technical background or demonstrated understanding of AI, software systems, APIs, or system integrations. - Fluent written and verbal communication in both German and English. - Experience with recruiting workflows, grant or other funding research, and go-to-market or sales support. - Curiosity about startups and building companies, strong ownership, and a bias toward action. Freight, logistics, AI agents, or machine learning experience is useful. - Local work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Compensation is €2,400 per month, equivalent to €28,800 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in Berlin, Germany. The internship is expected to start in Q4 2026.