Founder’s Associate / GTM Intern
About this role
Founder's Associate / GTM Intern
Mercura is building AI software for the backbone of our economy, and we're scaling fast toward $10M ARR. In this Founder's Associate role, you'll work directly with our founders on high-priority tasks, drive customer growth, and help establish the operational foundations that will define our company culture and processes. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-moving startup.
What you'll do
- Work side-by-side with the founders on high-priority, high-impact initiatives.
- Generate leads, reach out to customers, and drive growth of our customer base.
- Communicate with customers daily to understand their needs and pain points.
- Collaborate across product, customer success, and commercial teams.
- Translate customer insights into product feedback and prototype ideas.
- Drive recruiting and onboarding efforts to build our core team.
- Establish company infrastructure and core operational processes as we scale.
What Mercura is looking for
- Experience or strong interest in GTM, Sales, Operations, or Marketing functions.
- Track record of 3+ internships in relevant domains preferred.
- Currently enrolled at a university in a relevant field (business, engineering, economics, or related).
- Fluent in German and English; willing to work in-person in Munich.
- Exposure to high-growth environments, whether at startups or consulting firms.
- Familiarity with our tech stack a plus: TypeScript, Python, React, Next.js, Docker, Terraform, Postgres, and AI/ML tools like vector databases and LLMs.
Company at a glance
Mercura builds AI software for essential enterprises that keep the economy running. Based in Munich, YC-backed (W25) with a round at one of the cohort’s highest valuations, it surpassed $1M ARR within a year and targets $10M ARR by 2026.
Top Benefits
- Equity/ownership opportunity for employees.
- Referral bonuses up to €10,000 for successful hires.
- Growth is emphasized; the company invests in employees’ development through mentorship and close teamwork.
What happens next
Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.
Culture & values
The team culture feels like family, with care, trust, and mutual support.
Hiring is based on ability, mindset, and values.
Active commitment to diversity and gender equity.
Founders personally commit part of their income to organizations expanding opportunity.
The team is small and fully in-person, based in Munich.
Joy and collaboration are at the heart of the work.
Growth is emphasized; the company invests in employees’ development through mentorship and close teamwork.
The environment is high-growth and high-commitment, with a focus on hard work and customer value.
There is a meritocratic culture where the best ideas win.
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