Founder's Associate

We are looking for a high-agency Founder’s Associate to work directly with the founder across operations, execution, recruiting, AI workflows, growth systems, and strategic initiatives.

This is not a traditional assistant role.

You will operate as an extension of the founder inside a fast-moving AI company where priorities shift quickly, systems are constantly evolving, and speed matters.

This role is best suited for builders/operators who want steep learning curves, direct ownership, and exposure to how an AI startup is built from the inside.

You will operate as an extension of the founder inside a fast-moving AI company where priorities shift quickly, systems are constantly evolving, and speed matters.

This role is best suited for builders/operators who want steep learning curves, direct ownership, and exposure to how an AI startup is built from the inside.

Must-Have

• Strong builder/operator mentality
• High agency and bias toward execution
• Comfortable operating in rapid iteration
• Experience building systems, workflows, automations, or operational processes
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to move quickly without constant oversight
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Genuine interest in AI systems, automation, and startups

Strong Plus

• Experience shipping AI-powered automations or workflows
• Built AI side projects or experimented with AI systems
• Hands-on operational experience using AI tools
• Experience integrating AI into real-world systems or processes
• Startup operator or founder-associate experience
• Experience using Notion, Airtable, Make, Zapier, or similar tooling

This Role Is NOT For

• Candidates seeking structured corporate environments
• Candidates who need highly defined responsibilities
• Purely administrative assistants
• Candidates without hands-on execution experience
• Candidates interested in AI only from a theoretical perspective
• Candidates not based in Berlin or unwilling to relocate

Our Hiring Process

We move fast, stay transparent, and focus on real collaboration. Here’s what the process looks like:

1. Intro Call – A quick chat to align on expectations, interests, and team fit with COS.
2. CEO Interview – A strategic discussion around vision, mindset, and long-term alignment.
3. Reference Collection – We’ll speak with a few people you’ve worked closely with.
4. Paid Trial (~5 Days) – A short, real-world engagement so we can see how we work together — happening in parallel with offer and terms discussion.