Founder’s Associate, Growth & Partnerships – AI-Native

Founders Bay

. Work directly with Tom, Hannes, and Lukas .

Posted 11/3/2026contractHamburg • GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing AI workflows and processes, building partnerships, and engaging with startups and companies in the innovation ecosystem. Proficient in maintaining networks and conducting effective communication with executives and managing directors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AI Workflow DevelopmentPartnership BuildingStartup Ecosystem ExperienceFluency In GermanNetworking Skills

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Hard Skills

AI ToolsWorkflow AutomationProposal WritingResearch SkillsGrant Application Processes

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship ManagementQualifying Contacts

Tools & Technologies

AttioScouting Tool

Industry Keywords

StartupInnovation EcosystemVenture ClientingCorporate InnovationAccelerator

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with Tom, Hannes, and Lukas
Hold conversations with companies, partners, and startups and serve as Founders Bay’s first point of contact
Participate in larger client projects
Develop AI workflows and processes for recurring tasks
Conduct initial conversations, qualify contacts, write profiles, follow up, and prepare proposals
Acquire new partners from companies, banks, foundations, and industry associations
Keep the network of founders, mentors, alumni, and partners active through introductions, updates, and events
Research companies and identify suitable opportunities for engagement
Maintain Attio accurately, automate recurring steps, and measure effectiveness
Develop tools and content that help companies discover Founders Bay through its scouting tool, trade media, partners, and AI-generated answers
Position Founders Bay in trade media, with partners, and in AI-generated answers
Develop processes to support and reduce the workload involved in grant applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in the startup or innovation ecosystem; the length of experience is less important
Experience as a founder or in an early-stage role at a startup, accelerator, incubator, or venture builder; in venture clienting, corporate innovation, or startup partnerships; supporting pilots between startups and companies; or in innovation consulting
Daily experience working with AI, including self-developed workflows or small tools
Experience building partnerships or maintaining a network
Understanding of why pilots often stall within companies
Ability to speak with managing directors and executives as an equal
Fluency in German
Good command of English

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave
Hybrid working
Direct collaboration with the founders
Small team with short decision-making paths
Opportunity to contribute closely to key decisions
International and friendly working environment
Dynamic company culture