Founder's Associate

vor 1 Woche

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Merantix Capital Vollzeit 40.000 € - 80.000 € pro Jahr

Work side-by-side with the three founders of Europe's first AI-native energy supplier.
Utilities are the last trillion-euro industry still running on legacy IT. SMEs pay the price: they overpay for electricity while markets remain volatile and regulation keeps rising. Traditional suppliers are not built to serve them.

At Zeus Energy, we're building Europe's first AI-native neo-utility — a digital-first platform that democratizes enterprise-grade energy procurement for mid-sized businesses. Backed by Merantix, Europe's leading AI venture studio, we combine deep AI expertise with energy market know-how.

Joining Zeus at this early stage means working directly with all three founders to shape the operational backbone of the company and accelerate our growth.

Aufgaben
Your role

We are looking for a Founder's Associate Intern who wants to gain hands-on experience in building a company from scratch. In this role, you'll work closely with the three founders on a wide variety of strategic and operational initiatives.

You Will

  • Support the founders in day-to-day operations, strategic projects, and fundraising preparation
  • Help design and improve internal processes, tools, and reporting structures
  • Conduct research and analysis to support market expansion and go-to-market strategies
  • Explore and implement workflow automation tools to make the company more efficient
  • Coordinate cross-functional projects that drive company growth
  • Take ownership of small projects from idea to implementation
  • Collaborate with external partners, investors, and the Merantix ecosystem

Profil

  • Currently enrolled in a top-tier university program (Business, Engineering, Economics, or similar)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable with both numbers and strategic thinking
  • Highly organized, proactive, and eager to learn
  • Entrepreneurial mindset — you take ownership, move fast, and find creative solutions
  • Previous experience in startups, consulting, VC, or similar fast-paced environments is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Berlin

Wir bieten
What we offer

  • High Impact: Work on core operational and strategic challenges from day one
  • Exposure: Collaborate directly with all three founders, investors, and AI experts at Merantix
  • Learning Curve: Gain a 360° understanding of startup building, energy markets, and AI applications
  • Culture: Small, ambitious team with ownership, speed, and trust
  • Network: Embedded in the Merantix AI ecosystem at the AI Campus Berlin

Details

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Location: Berlin (AI Campus) with hybrid flexibility
  • Duration: 3–6 months
  • Compensation: Competitive internship salary

Important note
Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.

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