Job Description

? Your Impact:

As a Founders Associate Intern (m/f/d) at Smalt, you’ll connect the dots between Product, Operations, and Growth. You’ll help design the systems, automations, and playbooks that enable Smalt – and our network of Meister-led craft partners – to scale efficiently.

You’ll gain first-hand exposure to the challenges and opportunities of a high-growth startup, working side by side with our leadership team to drive operational excellence and product innovation.



As Intern Founder's Associate, you will:

Set up integrations and automations

(Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Smalt tech) to

streamline

internal

processes

Conduct market research

and

competitive analysis

to inform product and strategy decisions

Develop

and

document SOPs

and playbooks for our internal backoffice teams

Support partner onboarding workshops

and create structured materials for our training library Maintain and update key financial and operational models (basic P&L and forecasting inputs)

Help structure our product management process

: collect feature ideas, support PRD creation, and manage prioritization Build a scalable template library for partner app questionnaires

Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff team

on ad-hoc strategic projects across Product, Operations, and Growth
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? What Makes You a Great Fit:

Experience & Skills:

Currently studying business

,

engineering, computer science

, or a related field – ideally at a top university

Strong analytical mindset

and structured problem-solving skills Tech-savvy, curious, and excited to experiment with AI tools (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Aircall, 11x, Telli, etc.) Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable figuring things out independently

Fluent in German and English

, with empathy for craftsmen and small business owners (Bonus) Previous internship experience in tech, consulting or venture capital

Mindset & Working Style:

Entrepreneurial: Y

ou take ownership and thrive in fast-moving environments

Systems thinker

: You bring order to chaos and document processes clearly

Curious

: You enjoy exploring tools, data, and automation to create scalable solutions

Collaborative:

You communicate openly and enjoy working cross-functionally with diverse teams

? Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Direct exposure to Smalt’s founders

and Chiefs of Staff – learn from experienced operators and investors

Competitive internship compensation

Deutschlandticket

or

Urban Sports

ClubMembership Steep learning curve at the intersection of tech, product, and operations Hybrid work setup (Berlin preferred) Flat hierarchies, fast feedback, and a supportive, ambitious team Real ownership and impactful projects from day one
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About us

Smalt is the AI-first backoffice and growth engine that empowers skilled tradespeople to become entrepreneurs.


We support craftsmen in starting and scaling their businesses by providing a digital backoffice – from setup, company registration & launch, to offer creation, invoicing, documentation, talent retention, and revenue growth tools.


Smalt is building the tech-first backbone to solve the labour productivity gap and create an abundance of craft entrepreneurs globally.


Since inception in

2023

, we have raised

€12M

from leading venture capital firms including

General Catalyst, Owl Ventures, noa

, and others.


We’ve built strong revenue traction (

€4–5M+

) in our integrated service delivery business and are now rapidly expanding our partner network model.