Founders Associate

Founders Associate (m/f/d) | Full-time | Frankfurt HybridWe’re building AI-powered tools that help European SMBs manage critical business processes. Our platform automates complex financial workflows like self-billed invoices, reconciliation, and payment matching. We’re backed by top venture capital firms from the US and Europe and led by experienced founders and operators from the fintech and SaaS space.Now, we’re looking for a Founderss Associate to work directly with the Founders and help scale Donnerstag.ai from breakout startup to market leader.The RoleThis isn’t a “support the founders” rol. It’s a build with the founders role.You’ll work across product, ops and GTM - shaping how we move, learn, and scale.It’s fast, hands-on, and deeply collaborative.What you’ll doThis is not a sidekick role. As our Founder’s Associate, you’ll act as a force multiplier for the founding team, owning key initiatives across product, operations, and GTM. Expect high trust, high tempo, and high learning.You’ll:• Help shape and prioritize the product roadmap based on user feedback• Dive deep into market research and GTM strategy• Coordinate across Product, Engineering, and Design• Own internal docs and project updates• Jump into daily operations to remove roadblocks and drive momentum• Support financial reporting and reporting activitiesWhat you bringA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (completed or in progress) in business, engineering, economics, or related fieldsHands-on experience or familiarity with product, startup, or finance workflowsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailA fast learner with a self-starter mindsetFluent in English and German (required)Excitement for software, fintech, and automation toolsWhat We Offer● Competitive salary benchmarked against roles in European tech hubs● Direct collaboration with founders and leadership in shaping core product strategy● Significant autonomy to shape decisions● Modern tools and freedom to choose the right tools● Real impact - your work directly shapes product success and team capabilities● Office in Frankfurt with a team that values craftsmanship and continuous improvementDonnerstag.ai is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.