Founders Associate - Intern (f/m/d)

Key facts

What you bring

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Technology, Information Systems, or a similar field.
• Prior experience in consulting, startups, business development, sales, or marketing is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity, initiative, and resilience.

Your tasks

• Work side-by-side with the founding team on projects across operations, customer development, marketing, and strategy.
• Collaborate with the CEO to define short-term and long-term growth priorities.
• Analyze market data and customer feedback to support company growth.
• Prepare materials for fundraising and investor/partner relations.
• Execute marketing campaigns, create content, and track performance to generate demand and highlight customer success stories.
• Engage with C-level executives at prospective customers and contribute to pricing model development.

What they offer

• Paid internship with direct impact working alongside founders on high-leverage projects.
• Ownership of ideas with fast implementation.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions.
• Close mentorship from experienced founders and access to their network.
• Opportunities to expand skillset and potentially grow into a founder role.
• Networking within the startup ecosystem, including investors, founders, and industry experts.

About the role

valuemize is an early-stage, fast-growing B2B software startup based in Zurich building the software backbone for Europe's manufacturing future. The company is creating a new category called Lifecycle Cost Intelligence, positioned between ERP and PLM systems, to help industrial manufacturers make smarter, faster, and more profitable product decisions. Backed by former McKinsey executives, Mercedes-Benz veterans, and serial founders, valuemize recently closed a funding round and is on a mission to eliminate the reliance on spreadsheets for product cost decisions before production starts.

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