Antler

Founder Experience Associate, Operations & Residency

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Job Description

Location: BerlinEmployment: Full-timeDepartment: Founder Experience and OperationsStart: JanuaryAbout AntlerAntler is the global early-stage VC enabling and investing in the world’s most exceptional founders. With 30+ offices across six continents, we back founders to go further faster throughout the lifecycle of their companies. In Continental Europe, we invest in founders building from Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich, and beyond. We are now hiring an Operations & Residency Associate to ensure our founder residency runs seamlessly. We’re looking for someone who thrives on energy, relationships, and ambition to be the heartbeat of Antler ONE and a crucial member of the Founder Experience & Community team. From leading our founder residency to post-investment portfolio support and building a world-class community with both precision and soul, you’ll be across the full founder journey as you help ambitious people do the best work of their lives.The RoleWe’re looking for someone who thrives on energy, relationships, and ambition to be the driver of the Antler ONE community and a crucial member of the Continental European Founder Experience team. You’ll be across the full founder journey, leading our Residency, supporting the portfolio post-investment, and building a world-class community with both precision and soul.ResponsibilitiesRun Founder Residency with Energy and Drive Lead execution and day-to-day experience for our founder residency, including standout ecosystem events, speakers, workshops and curated programmingDesign sessions, content, and key moments that elevate founder clarity and momentumKeep everything running like clockwork while ensuring every founder feels seen, challenged, and supportedBuild Community & CultureFoster real connection across Antler ONE through building and improving our systems, communication, and curated touchpointsTake pride in making our Berlin office feel like home—stocked, tidy, and energizing for founders and guestsHelp define what community means at Antler and take lead on bringing it to life. RequirementsYou’re a people magnet who thrives on meaningful relationships and gains energy from hosting, connecting, and inspiring communitiesYou see both macro and micro: you can shape experiences and run tight ops, shifting seamlessly between creative thinking and operational excellence1-3+ years of experience in fast-paced environments (startups, VC, community, ops, events, marketing, or a mix). You’re a builder—fast-moving, feedback-loving, and someone who owns outcomes end-to-endYou care deeply about founders and the startup ecosystem, and want to help shape the next generation of iconic companiesYou have experience hosting events and managing the event experience end-to-end, planning, logistics, and executionWhat Antler offersWork closely with world-class founders and support them in moving further, faster. High-ownership role where your work directly shapes the founder experienceCollaborate with partners, investment teams, and the founder experience team to support some of Europe’s best founders in reaching their goals. High-ownership role shaping the founder experience, with fast learning, strong autonomy, and global exposure — all within a high-pace, high-performance team that pushes you to new levelsPowered by JazzHRd9qsViUWmu

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