Founder's Associate (f/m/d)

Merantix Momentum, part of the Merantix Group, is a Berlin-based AI startup focusing on accelerating AI adoption across many industries through B2B solutions as well as publicly funded research projects. We work across domains including manufacturing, public sector, healthcare and more, transforming businesses as an external machine learning department using our core expertise in state-of-the-art machine learning combined with a culture of rapid iteration.

The central mission of this role is supporting the managing directors in strategic growth initiatives from research to execution. This is not a shadow role. You will own tasks end-to-end, move fast, and get things done.

Main responsibilities

• Growth Strategy: Develop and pressure-test strategic options for growth, including new markets, segments, offerings, and business models. Build the analytical basis for leadership decisions.

• Market & Opportunity Assessment: Run structured deep dives into markets, verticals, and emerging technologies. Size opportunities, assess strategic fit, and deliver clear go/no-go recommendations.

• Competitive & Market Intelligence: Build and own our view of the competitive landscape, including positioning, pricing, and capabilities. Identify threats and white spaces early.

• Strategic Initiatives: Take strategic initiatives from idea to execution plan, including business case, roadmap, milestones, and stakeholder alignment.

• Leadership Decision Support: Prepare board-level and leadership materials that turn complex information into clear decisions.

We know that strong candidates do not always tick every single box. If you believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

You are organized, proactive, and commercially minded. You thrive in dynamic environments, communicate clearly, and get things done without needing to be told twice.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

• Take ownership and follow through 

• Are structured and reliable under pressure without losing momentum

• Communicate with confidence and clarity, both internally and externally

• Have a genuine interest in strategy, market dynamics, and how growth decisions get made

• Bring a "no task too small" mindset and know when to zoom in on details

• Feel energized by a fast-paced, high-ownership environment

• Are comfortable navigating technical topics without needing to be an engineer yourself – you can follow a project status update, structure findings from research material, and translate technical content for non-technical audiences

• Bring an interest in how technical delivery and research actually work in practice, not just the commercial side

• Can synthesize complex or ambiguous information into clear, actionable insights

Must-haves

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) and 1–2 years of professional experience, ideally in consulting, strategy, research, or a startup context

• Strong research and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel

• Comfort working with spreadsheets/data tools and standard AI productivity software

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English

• Eligibility to work in Germany

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot, Salesforce)

• Background in market research, competitive analysis, or due diligence

• Basic experience with automation or no-code tools, and an interest in streamlining recurring workflows

• Basic familiarity with AI/ML concepts (no coding required)

• Proficiency in German (spoken and written)

This is a 6-month full-time position with the option to extend to 12 months based on mutual fit and performance. Compensation ranges from 2,550–2,800 € gross per month, depending on experience and skill set.

From day one, you will work closely with two members of our leadership team on topics that directly shape our commercial growth. You will see how deals are built, how research translates into pipeline, and how a scaling AI company approaches its market – not from the outside, but from the inside.

Benefits include:

• Direct exposure to commercial strategy and decision-making at leadership level

• Real responsibility across sales, marketing, and business development execution

• Exposure to AI-driven operations and the broader Merantix ecosystem

• A collaborative, ambitious team invested in your growth

• A dynamic working environment at the AI Campus

• A generous education and equipment budget

• A flexible monthly allowance (Mobility via RYDES, sports via Urban Sports Club, or groceries via Edenred)

• Flexible hybrid work and vacation policy