Founders Associate Intern

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a small, fast-moving operations team at an early-stage AI and logistics technology company. This high-ownership internship spans internal systems, recruiting, funding research, and go-to-market work, helping the team grow and bring AI tools to freight operations. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build and manage internal systems, including the company website and operational tools. - Coordinate recruiting efforts and support onboarding for new team members. - Support go-to-market initiatives and help introduce AI agents to customers. - Identify, research, and pursue grants and other non-dilutive funding opportunities. - Take on a range of strategic and hands-on projects that help move the business forward. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Internship experience and generalist experience in an early-stage startup or another high-ownership environment. - A technical background or demonstrated understanding of AI, software systems, and how digital tools work. - Experience building or managing websites, internal systems, or operational tooling. - Experience supporting recruiting, funding research, or go-to-market work. - Fluent written and spoken German and English, with local work authorization in Germany. - Strong communication, integrity, initiative, and willingness to take ownership in an evolving environment. - Interest in startups, AI, and building a company; experience in logistics, freight, AI agents, APIs, or system integrations is helpful. - Available to work from the Berlin office and start in Q4 2026. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS €2,400 per month (€28,800 annually). Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in Berlin, Germany.