Internship Business Development & Operations (m/w/d)

Work with the Founders | Cologne | 6 Months Internship | Start asap | German (fluent) & English (fluent)

Founded by the founders of Westwing and Flaconi, at Draxon, we’re building the future of workforce training – combining the power of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence to transform how frontline teams learn in high-risk industries. Our mission is bold: make training faster, safer, and dramatically more effective in sectors like airports and airlines.

We’re early — and moving fast. We’re backed by leading investors, Point Nine and HV Capital, and already working with major aviation clients. If you’re excited about shaping a company from the ground up and solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology, Draxon is the place to do it. Joining our team now is an opportunity to help build a next-generation company – AI-native, innovative, lean and obsessively focused on delivering real impact.

This is a high-velocity role for an intern who thinks like an operator and wants work with ownership and impact. You’ll collaborate with the founders on a daily basis working across all business operations, which you will co-develop and run for effectiveness and efficiency. You’ll learn how to build and scale an early-stage company with AI, modern tools, and a get-it-done-now mindset. The internship is 6 months long for you to get deeply into the business. You’ll be based in our Cologne office.

• Build and run the core business operations of Draxon
• Push AI-first automation into business operations workflows for maximum efficiency
• Conduct financial reporting, incl. accounting, controlling, reports
• Drive workforce operations, incl. systems, recruiting, onboarding
• Contribute to business development projects and strategic initiatives

• Structured, analytical, and hands-on — you get things done with minimal guidance
• First experience in startups, consulting, finance, or operations is a plus
• Curious and proactive: you learn fast and enjoy wearing many hats
• Fluent in German and English
• Tech-savvy and open to using AI tools in daily work

• Learn directly from experienced founders and contribute meaningfully from day one
• Work at the intersection of AI, VR, and real-world operations
• Take real ownership and experience a steep learning curve
• Office in Cologne, 5 days a week for maximum collaboration and growth

Ready to Join?

Send us your CV or LinkedIn – or even better, a short message to on why this is your next move.