Founders Associate (Intern)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 17, 2026. Clera scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.