Founders Associate (Growth) - Internship (m/w/d)

Berlin

🚀 Founders Associate (Business Development) – Shape the Growth Engine at xHeron

At xHeron, we’re building the first AI Collaboration Environment for Hospitality Operations. Our mission? Empowering teams in the hospitality industry to work smarter, not harder — with AI agents that seamlessly integrate into their daily workflows.

Now we’re looking for a Founders Associate (Growth) to join the journey. You’ll work side-by-side with our CEO and take ownership of everything that drives growth — from sales and marketing to ops and fundraising. The perfect launchpad for future founders, operators, and leaders.

📍 Berlin | Internship (3-6 months) | Path to Full-Time

Tasks

Build and optimize our entire Sales Engine — from pre-sales and outreach to deal closing
Design and implement an automated, scalable Marketing Strategy across content, partnerships, and paid campaigns
Work on high-impact strategic projects in Finance, HR, and Fundraising
Create and track growth KPIs, and drive insights into execution
Be the right hand to the CEO — and act like a co-pilot across company priorities

Requirements

Are analytical, structured, and hungry to build from scratch
Have a bias for action and love solving complex business challenges
Communicate with clarity and confidence — whether in pitch decks or cold calls
Are comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Have a strong grasp of business, marketing, or startup dynamics
Bonus: You’re curious about tech and AI (even if you're not an engineer)

Benefits

Direct mentorship from the CEO and a front-row seat to early-stage company building
Fast-track to a full-time position with VSOP
Hands-on experience across multiple domains: sales, ops, fundraising, hiring
Ownership from day one and the chance to leave your mark
Flexibility, competitive pay, and access to cutting-edge AI tools

Whether you're a future founder, strategy consultant in disguise, or just someone who wants to learn more in 3-6 months than most do in a year — xHeron is your playground.

Ready to build the growth engine of the future?