Founders Associate Internship / Working Student (f/m/d) – Munich (starting 2026)

What you\’ll do 2025 vacancies are filled – the next chance to join us is in 2026. Shaping the Future of Craftsmanship – Together. At HW Gründerkapital , we back ambitious craftsmen and help them build resilient, future-proof businesses. Our mission: enabling the next generation of artisans to succeed through operational excellence and entrepreneurial support. If you\’re passionate about entrepreneurship and want to shape the future of the skilled trades, this is your chance to get involved early. We’re looking for a Founders Associate Intern / Working Student (m/f/d) to join us from January 2026 . This is a high-exposure, generalist role where you’ll work directly with our founders and leadership team across multiple projects – from business operations to sales initiatives – and help us scale our impact in the skilled trades sector. Responsibilities Support the founders and leadership team in day-to-day business operations and high-priority initiatives Contribute to B2B/B2C sales efforts for our partner businesses, including lead research and outreach Dive into special projects in operations, recruiting, product, or growth – depending on your strength Prepare materials, presentations, and analyses for internal and external stakeholders Help improve internal processes, automations, and tools Be a flexible problem solver and hands-on teammate who’s excited to jump in wherever needed What you bring Fluent in German (C2 level) You’re curious, hands-on, and eager to learn across multiple areas of a fast-growing startup Comfortable with ambiguity and ready to tackle new challenges every week Strong communicator, team player, and proactive problem solver Experience in sales, operations, or startups is a plus What we offer An early seat at the table: Join a mission-driven startup at a pivotal growth stage Opportunity to transition into a full-time role if the fit is right for both sides Diverse tasks that challenge you, with the chance to lead your own initiatives from day one Subsidized Wellpass membership to support your physical and mental well-being Flexible working hours and a central office in Munich Regular opportunities for networking and mentorship from experienced professionals and our angel network Spots for 2026 are limited – don’t miss your chance to be part of this journey. We’re excited to hear from you!