Founder's Associate / Business Development (Intern)

acemate is building the leading AI learning & teaching platform for higher education institutions. We have strong traction, secured funding and are entering an exciting growth phase. We're looking for a passionate Founder's Associate to drive our product forward and help us scale.About acemateFounded less than a year ago, acemate has quickly become Germany's leading AI learning platform for higher and further education, trusted by top-tier institutions across four countries, including University of Cologne, WHU and the Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer (DIHK).Our Mission: Democratizing access to personalized learning. We don’t believe that AI will replace educators. Instead, we empower them to design and deliver personalized learning experiences at scale.Our Growth: We've raised pre-seed funding and are growing rapidly. While we focus on higher education today, we're already expanding into new regions and markets.Our Culture: We’re a young, driven team passionate about tackling the toughest challenges in education. We embrace builder culture and minimize scheduled meetings for ad-hoc discussions and maximized focus on coding and creating.Meet the TeamAntong (CEO): BCG, BMW & Antler background, leads business strategy, DJ by nightJan (CTO): NLP research, experience from SAP & N26, morning bike commuterPaul (CPO): Product expert with startup and education research background, devoted dog dadEmile (Fullstack): Ex-founder with product & AI background, ETH graduate, avid runnerAnas (Fullstack): TypeScript specialist, functional programming enthusiast, chief photography officerRohit (Fullstack): Specialist in modern large-scale web architecture, escape room explorerAmmar (Fullstack): Ex‑founder with webdev and blockchain experience, a learning violinistTasksWhat You'll DoAs Founder’s Associate Intern / Working Student, you’ll work directly with Antong (CEO) and Paul (CPO) on high-impact topics across strategy, sales, marketing, product, operations and growth.Tasks:Drive strategic initiatives: from market expansion and pricing to new partnerships and product launchesSupport the sales cycle: help identify promising leads, prepare sales calls and play a key role in moving opportunities forwardBoost our B2C presence: from social media (organic, paid, influencer) to SEO/SEA, referral loops, ambassador programs and other initiativesTurn data into action: analyze product data and user behavior to identify growth levers and test monetization ideasBuild our brand: contribute to our content, events, community and thought leadershipTake charge of internal ops: improve workflows, processes and help us scale internal systems across finance, investor relations and toolingRequirementsWhat We're Looking ForRelevant experience: You’ve worked in startups, consulting, VC, investment banking or other fast-paced, high-performance environmentsStrategic & hands-on: You can zoom out and think big, but you’re just as ready to roll up your sleeves and executeAnalytical mindset: You’re comfortable with numbers, structured thinking, and turning data into decisionsExcellent communicator: You’re fluent in both German & English, and comfortable leading conversations with users, customers and decision-makersCommitment to excellence: You’re driven to go above and beyond when it mattersAI-native: You integrate AI in almost every workflow without outsourcing your thinkingAvailability: You're available for 3-6 months in BerlinBenefitsBenefitsOption to continue as a working studentWorking in a small but driven team built around performance and learningFlexible environment with high degree of autonomy and option to work remotelyFrequent team events and acemate parties! 🥳Ready to Join Us?Send us your CV and anything else you’d like us to see, and let's build the future of education together.