Founders Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a core operator position working directly with the founders of a fast-moving, early-stage AI company in the freight and logistics sector. You will own high-leverage workstreams end-to-end across product and operations, with direct access to experienced founders and a clear path toward senior operating or founding responsibility. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own and run cross-functional projects spanning finance, operations, compliance, and people. - Build and manage internal systems, tooling, and automations that help the company scale. - Lead recruiting efforts end-to-end, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new team members. - Support go-to-market initiatives and help bring AI agent products to enterprise customers. - Step into whatever challenge moves the company forward, from board preparation to vendor management. - Work directly alongside the founders on the highest-leverage problems in a small, fast-moving team. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 2+ years of experience in generalist, operating, consulting, or founding roles, ideally in early-stage or high-agency environments. - Proven ability to build internal systems, tooling, and automations hands-on, not just by directing others. - Technical background or strong working knowledge of AI, software architecture, and automation principles. - Experience running cross-functional projects end-to-end across finance, operations, compliance, and people functions. - Experience supporting go-to-market initiatives and enterprise customer engagement in B2B settings. - Fluency in both German and English, with the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. - Demonstrated ability to own outcomes with minimal supervision and navigate ambiguous, high-priority workstreams. - Comfort switching between big-picture thinking and detailed execution within the same day. - Familiarity with logistics, supply chain, or enterprise operations is a plus. - Experience with board preparation, financial reporting, or investor relations in early-stage companies is a plus. - Curiosity about AI, startups, and how category-defining companies are built. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive salary plus meaningful equity participation. No visa sponsorship is available; local work authorization is required. LOCATION Berlin, Germany. On-site, with in-person work strongly preferred.