Founder's Associate - Internship

We're an early-stage robotics startup founded out of TUM MIRMI and backed by €1M+ in pre-seed funding from a leading European VC. Our mission is to bring the latest advances in Robot Learning and Physical AI into real industrial deployment.

As a Founder's Associate, you'll work directly with the founder across nearly every aspect of building the company. From strategy and hiring to business development and marketing, you'll gain a front-row seat to what it takes to build a venture-backed deep-tech startup from the ground up.

Tasks

• Support the founder in day-to-day company building
• Build streamlined, AI-native business operations
• Support sales, business development and customer outreach
• Manage and continuously improve our online presence and marketing
• Manage employer branding, hiring pipeline and establish onboarding process
• Coordinate operational topics including accounting, finance and administrative task
• Take ownership of multi-disciplinary projects wherever help is needed

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Management & Technology, Business Informatics or a related field
• Strong interest in startups, entrepreneurship and technology
• Technical curiosity and the motivation to understand robotics and manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills in German and English
• Structured, proactive and highly self-driven
• Experience with Notion, GitHub, Lovable, n8n, Zapier, Claude Cowork or similar
• Experience in the automation or manufacturing industry is a plus

Benefits

• Take Ownership: Join an early-stage startup where your ideas have a direct impact on the company, product, and technology.
• Your Entry into Physical AI: Gain first-hand exposure to robotics, manufacturing, venture building and Physical AI while working directly with the founder. You'll receive a comprehensive introduction to both the technology and the business behind modern industrial robotics.
• Build from Day One: Work closely with the founder and help shape the company, technology, and culture from the ground up.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Take on challenging problems, learn quickly, and grow faster than in almost any other environment.
• Great Perks: Free dinners, gym membership, team events, and other startup perks.

If you're curious, entrepreneurial and excited to build Europe’s next Physical AI unicorn, we'd love to hear from you! Starting date is September 1st.

Apply with your CV and a short note explaining why you think you are the right fit.