Founders Associate Internship (m/w/d)

At ahead, we reinvent the world of indulgence food and snacks, because the great-tasting foods we crave for shouldn’t just taste great, but also be good for you and the people you love. We use food technology to replace refined sugar and empty carbs with fiber, healthy fats and some sweet magic, so you can go ahead and enjoy some everyday indulgence without compromising your health. Join us on our mission to shake up the food industry!

As our Founders Associate, you will be the right hand, sparring partner and confidant of the founders and learn everything you need to kick off your entrepreneurial career!

🧠 Growth strategy: You support the founders not only in day-to-day tasks but also help to position the company as a market-dominating player by building and executing growth marketing strategies.

🧗 Operational excellence: You will tackle all problems regarding the scalability of processes and operations within the company, from finding new warehouses to building the first CRM.

💰 Fundraising: You will assist the founders to navigate the fundraising process. This includes defining their fundraising strategy, work on investor relations, and learning how to perform the perfect pitch.

What you need to succeed:

🎓 Skills & Experience

• You are currently studying as a Bachelor, Master, or MBA student. We are open to applicants from various academic backgrounds, incl. STEM, business, social sciences, law, and more.
• First internship experiences in start-ups, digital companies, or consulting are of advantage.
• You are business fluent in English. Fluency in German is a plus.

✨ Personality & Attitude

• Growth mindset: You believe talents can be developed (through hard work, good strategies, and input from others). You have passion and perseverance for long-term goals.
• Getting things done: You say what you do and you do what you say. You are not afraid to get hands-on, initiate new ideas, build the required set-up, and make decisions to drive results.
• Problem-Solving Skills: You have the ambition to learn in a fast-paced environment, take on complex tasks, and find creative solutions to small and big problems.
• Authenticity: Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, the doer or the analytical type, you share your knowledge and are not afraid to take a stance where needed.

What you can expect from us:

• Clear vision: ahead will change consumer perceptions of sugary foods. We have established our product-market fit and are laser-focused on scalability.
• Great team: Work with mission-driven people who exhibit a deep passion to create the better-for-you-foods company of the 21st century while being purposeful and sustainable.
• Quick Learnings: A high-growth, ambitious startup environment with an exponential learning curve is waiting for you. We appreciate your work and will make sure that you can constantly develop your skills.
• Build your network: Take advantage of the great networking opportunities within our Investors (Atlantic Food Labs) ecosystem as well as Berlin´s and Hamburg´s startup environment
• Nice benefits: We offer an office with a rooftop in the city center directly at the Alster, flexible working hours and many other benefits like merch, snacks and drinks.

🚀 Why join the ahead family?

We at ahead are all about human enhancement and achieving personal goals. Whether this means establishing a new routine, reaching the next PR in sports, enhancing our mental capacity, or reading a certain number of books per year. You will be part of a diverse and vibrating work environment that is unified in the thought of enabling people to reach their full human potential.

How to apply?
Send your portfolio + a few reasons why you want to join us via the submission form in the upper right.

1. We will get back to you asap to schedule an interview.
2. You´ll get to know founder Johannes, with whom you will work together closely.
3. You will probably work on a small strategy case to get an idea of your tasks.
4. If both sides are happy we can go ahead!

We are looking forward to your application!