Founder's Associate

**Hi there Thanks for stopping by**: Are you passionate about tackling climate change? Eager to make a real impact on the environment? Well, look no further - you're in the perfect place We are looking for a **Founder's Associate** to join our team in Cologne. For this role you can either work 100% on-site in Cologne or hybrid, with up to 3 home office days per week. As the founder's right-hand person, you will be a key member of our startup, working closely with our commercial co-founder, Frederick, to help drive business growth and development. You'll provide crucial support across a broad range of strategic areas. Expect a steep learning curve, with hands-on training and mentorship from experienced founders. **Responsibilities**: - Assisting with strategic planning and technical and commercial decision-making. - Managing high-priority projects and initiatives. - Helping build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, external vendors, and customers. - Supporting the development of the organization and internal processes while ensuring smooth operations as the company grows. - Conducting research and analysis to support product and business development, including customer discovery and techno-economic analysis. - Contributing to sales and marketing efforts. - Managing fundraising pipelines and supporting the fundraising process. **What you'll be doing**: **Within 1 month, you will**: - Get to know the team, priorities, and ways of working. - Understand customer requirements, product capabilities, and both technical and commercial objectives. - Build relationships with key stakeholders and learn how we maintain those connections. **Within 3 months, you will**: - Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of our commercial co-founder, Frederick. - Launch your first high-priority initiative. - Support the advancement of our techno-economic analysis. - Help develop an action plan to elevate our marketing and sales activities. **Within 6 months, you will**: - Take ownership of multiple high-priority projects and drive strategic objectives. - Become a key hub and trusted contact for stakeholders. - Propose and implement ideas to streamline operations. - Be equipped with the knowledge and tools to assist in the fundraising process. **What you'll bring to the team**: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering (Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen), Industrial Management, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. - Tech-savvy with a strong interest in and drive to understand innovation and hardware technologies. - A strong self-starter with a "get-things-done" mentality. - Eager to learn how to build a company from the ground up. - Dynamic, well-organized, and skilled at juggling multiple interdisciplinary projects. - Excellent writing, verbal, and presentation skills in both English and German, enabling effective communication with the team, investors, customers, and other stakeholders. **Even better if you have**: - Relevant experiences in full-time, part-time or internship in highly dynamic environments, leading positions in student associations, or other (non-profit) organizations. **Please note that this role can be structured as fully on-site or in hybrid mode, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week on-site in Cologne, Germany.** We understand that there's more to a person than what's on their CV. If you're unsure whether you have the right profile for the rolego ahead and hit the 'Apply' button and give it a try **What's in it for you?**: **Working at HyperHeat** - We're a climate tech startup. You'll join us in our mission to fight climate change and make a real difference - You'll learn all about our company, our story, our team, and our workflow, and you will receive comprehensive practical onboarding. - We're a small, close-knit crew that values teamwork, open chats, and a flat structure. You'll work closely directly with the founders. - We're all about growth and learning, so we keep feedback positive and helpful. - The team is led by supportive and approachable managers who recognize and reward your work. - You'll be part of a team that likes to work together, help each other, share insights and achieve success. - We value everyone's voice, with scheduled 1:1 and team calls to keep things running smoothly. - We speak English here, so everyone's on the same page and can communicate smoothly. **And some benefits to keep you happy**: - Opportunity for rapid professional growth and hands-on experience in a climate startup environment. - Flexible working hours and remote work options tailored to your lifestyle. - 30 days of annual leave for optimal, well-charged batteries. - Annual Christmas dinner hosted by the founders. - Laptop and accessories provided based on your preferences. - Regular team-building activities. - Access to a mental health support program. ***Who we are**: **Hyperheat** is