Founder's Associate – Strategy & Operations

Mendo

. Lead end-to-end strategic and go-to-market projects, including entering new countries, launching new offerings, and developing partnerships .

Posted 11/5/2026internshipParis • FranceEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets to support strategic projects and market analyses. Capable of managing end-to-end processes, collaborating with leadership, and communicating effectively in both French and English.

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Market AnalysisSales Process ImprovementData Reliability ManagementProficiency In ExcelProfessional Fluency In French And English

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisSales Process ImprovementData Reliability ManagementProficiency In ExcelProficiency In Google SheetsAnalytical MindsetBudget ManagementForecastingAI Tools UsageProject Ownership

Soft Skills

Independent WorkOwnership

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Industry Keywords

ConsultingBankingStartupRevOpsInvestor CommunicationsSeries B FundingChurn ManagementARR ManagementPartnership DevelopmentGo-To-Market Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end strategic and go-to-market projects, including entering new countries, launching new offerings, and developing partnerships
Establish and improve sales processes with the Sales and RevOps teams
Conduct market analyses, benchmarking, and pricing analyses for the founders, and turn the findings into action plans
Prepare investor communications and board materials
Support the company’s path toward a Series B round in 2027
Maintain key metrics, including ARR, churn, and pipeline
Build and monitor forecasts and the budget
Ensure data reliability across tools and automate recurring workflows with AI
Work within the CEO Office alongside the Chief of Staff, in direct collaboration with the two co-founders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a business school, engineering school, or equivalent program, undertaking a final-year internship or gap-year placement
At least 6 months of experience in consulting, banking, or a startup, working on finance or RevOps topics
This is not your first internship
Strong interest in technology and AI, with daily use of AI tools
Rigorous analytical mindset
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Professional fluency in both French and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct exposure to the founders, the board, and key business decisions
Accelerated learning in strategy, finance, and operations within a GenAI scale-up
Growth opportunities after the internship