Founders Associate (Working Student, 16 hrs / week)

We’re offering an exciting part-time role (16 hours per week) as Founders Associate at our Berlin-based startup!

You’ll work directly with our Co-Founder Frederik, an ex BCG consultant, on projects in operations, marketing, sales and strategy. This role is perfect for ambitious, startup-driven individuals who want to gain hands-on experience in parallel to their studies

Zapdeck is a highly innovative AI tool for creating on-brand, consulting-level presentations. We’ve already secured pre-seed funding and are currently building partnerships with leading players in the industry.

Tasks

• Product Quality: Ensure the quality of our product by regularly testing new features yourself and analyzing user feedback (e.g. through Typeform survey).
• Marketing & Communication: Manage our communication channels including our newsletter, LinkedIn page, and Notion blog.
• Podcast: Reach out to potential guests for our AI Workflows Podcast and help prepare topics and content for upcoming episodes.
• Go-to-Market: Contact potential customers via automated email campaigns or direct outreach on LinkedIn, and maintain relationships with existing leads.

Requirements

Professional Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Master’s program (e.g., Business, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, etc.).
• At least 1 year of work experience through internships or student positions – ideally in startups, consulting, or another high-performance environment.
• Structured work style and self-motivation, demonstrated through personal projects, leadership roles in student organizations, etc.
• Strong communication skills for creating high-quality content.

Additional Requirements

• Based in the Berlin area.
• Fluent in German or English.
• Available to start soon, ideally within a few days.

Benefits

• Hands-on startup experience: Get exposure to a variety of areas within the startup and gain valuable experience in building a company from the ground up.
• A young, ambitious team: Take on responsibility quickly, see the direct impact of your work, and enjoy a steep learning curve.
• Flexibility: Join us in the office one day per week – the rest of the time, you’re free to work when and where it suits you best.
• Fair compensation: We offer a gross salary of €1,000 per month for a 16-hour workweek.