About Us
Smalt is the AI-first backoffice and growth engine empowering skilled tradespeople to become entrepreneurs. We help craftsmen launch and grow their own businesses by providing a digital backoffice - from company setup and registration to invoicing, documentation, and growth tools.
Since our founding in 2023, we've raised €12M from top global VCs (General Catalyst, Owl Ventures, noa & others) and built strong revenue traction (€4--5M) through our integrated service delivery business.
Now, we're scaling our partnership model - and we're seeking an Intern(m/f/d) who will help our partner craft businesses (Handwerksbetriebe & Neugründungen) grow their top line. This role is crucial to the success of smalt's business - only if our partners are successful themselves will smalt be able to grow its revenue share model. The role combines commercial strategy, marketing experimentation, and hands-on activation to make our partners successful. You will work at the intersection of operations, marketing, and technology - driving growth, testing playbooks, and shaping how Smalt empowers trades entrepreneurs to scale.
⭐️ Your Impact
As a Founders Associate Intern (m/f/d) at Smalt, you'll connect the dots between Product, Operations, and Growth. You'll help design the systems, automations, and playbooks that enable Smalt -- and our network of Meister-led craft partners -- to scale efficiently.
You'll gain first-hand exposure to the challenges and opportunities of a high-growth startup, working side by side with our leadership team to drive operational excellence and product innovation.
As Intern Venture Developer, you will:
- Set up integrations and automations (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Smalt tech) to streamline internal processes
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product and strategy decisions
- Develop and document SOPs and playbooks for our internal backoffice teams
- Support partner onboarding workshops and create structured materials for our training library
- Maintain and update key financial and operational models (basic P&L and forecasting inputs)
- Help structure our product management process: collect feature ideas, support PRD creation, and manage prioritization
- Build a scalable template library for partner app questionnaires
- Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff team on ad-hoc strategic projects across Product, Operations, and Growth
✨ What Makes You a Great Fit
Experience & Skills:
- Currently studying business , engineering, computer science, or a related field -- ideally at a top university
- Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
- Tech-savvy, curious, and excited to experiment with AI tools (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Aircall, 11x, Telli, etc.)
- Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable figuring things out independently
- Fluent in German and English, with empathy for craftsmen and small business owners
- (Bonus) Previous internship experience in tech, consulting or venture capital
Mindset & Working Style:
- Entrepreneurial: You take ownership and thrive in fast-moving environments
- Systems thinker: You bring order to chaos and document processes clearly
- Curious: You enjoy exploring tools, data, and automation to create scalable solutions
- Collaborative: You communicate openly and enjoy working cross-functionally with diverse teams
☀️ Why You'll Love Working With Us
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Direct exposure to Smalt's founders and Chiefs of Staff -- learn from experienced operators and investors
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Competitive internship compensation
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Deutschlandticket or Urban Sports Club Membership
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Steep learning curve at the intersection of tech, product, and operations
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Hybrid work setup (Berlin preferred)
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Flat hierarchies, fast feedback, and a supportive, ambitious team
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Real ownership and impactful projects from day one
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Start: ASAP
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Duration: 3--6 months
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Location: Berlin (hybrid)
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Compensation: Competitive internship salary