Copy of Founders Associate (f/m/d) – Munich

<h2 id="what-youll-do">What you&#39;ll do</h2> <p><strong>Shaping the Future of Craftsmanship – Together.</strong> </p> <p>At <strong>HW Gründerkapital</strong>, 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. </p> <p>If you&#39;re passionate about entrepreneurship and want to shape the future of the skilled trades, this is your chance to get involved early. </p> <p>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.</p> <h2 id="responsibilities">Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Support the founders and leadership team in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives</li> <li>Take ownership of special projects across Operations, Recruiting, Product, or Growth – depending on your strengths and interests</li> <li>Drive key responsibilities, including people leadership and team management</li> <li>Prepare presentations, analyses, and decision-making materials for internal and external stakeholders</li> <li>Build expertise in process design and end-to-end automation</li> <li>Be where you’re needed most – flexible, pragmatic, and hands-on</li> </ul> <h2 id="what-you-bring">What you bring</h2> <ul> <li>Excellent German skills (C2 level)</li> <li>Initial experience in startups, consulting, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or a comparable environment</li> <li>You are curious, eager to learn, and want to actively shape different functions of a company</li> <li>You handle uncertainty with confidence and tackle new challenges hands-on and proactively</li> <li>You work in a structured way, communicate clearly and persuasively, and are a true team player</li> </ul> <h2 id="what-we-offer">What we offer</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Equity package:</strong> Participate in the long-term success of the company</li> <li><strong>A seat at the table from day one:</strong> Join a mission-driven startup in an exciting growth phase</li> <li><strong>Varied responsibilities:</strong> Take ownership of your own projects and continuously develop yourself</li> <li><strong>Network &amp; mentoring:</strong> Direct exchange with experienced founders, executives, and our angel network</li> <li><strong>Strategy offsites:</strong> Twice a year, work together on shaping the future – combined with team spirit and inspiration</li> <li><strong>Flexible working hours &amp; office in Munich:</strong> Modern ways of working with real ownership</li> <li><strong>30 vacation days:</strong> Because rest is just as important as performance</li> <li><strong>Wellpass subsidy:</strong> Supporting your mental &amp; physical wellbeing</li> <li><strong>Regular sports &amp; team events:</strong> Stay active and celebrate successes together</li> </ul>