Internship - Founder’s Associate (f/m/d)

valuemize AG; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 20.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mentorship from experienced founders

Networking opportunities

Startup culture

Opportunity for future full-time role

Learning & growth

Zusammenfassung

A forward-thinking software company in Zürich is seeking a Founder’s Associate Intern. In this role, you will collaborate with the founding team on strategic projects across operations, marketing, and customer engagement. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s degree, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and have a proactive approach. The internship offers mentorship, tech innovation exposure, and opportunities for future positions, making it a valuable experience for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Qualifikationen

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Previous experience in Consulting, Business Development, Sales, or Marketing is an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in Consulting, Business Development, Sales, or Marketing is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with the CEO to define growth priorities.
• Support onboarding and build processes to drive customer retention.
• Execute campaigns and create content for marketing.
• Analyze market data and customer feedback.
• Prepare materials for fundraising and partnerships.

Kenntnisse

Curiosity

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Initiative

Communication in German

Communication in English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Internship - Founder’s Associate (f/m/d)

valuemize is building the software backbone for Europe’s manufacturing future.

We’re creating a new category between ERP and PLM — Lifecycle Cost Intelligence — to help industrial companies make smarter, faster, and more profitable product decisions.

Every year, manufacturers lose billions because 80% of product costs are decided before production starts — and teams still rely on spreadsheets. We’re fixing that.

Our platform connects engineering, cost, and sourcing data into one collaborative space — helping hardware teams reach cost targets before production, not after.

We’re early, fast-growing, and supported by former executive/experts from McKinsey, Mercedes Benz and exited Serial Founders who believe Europe’s manufacturing deserves world-class software.

Now, we’re looking for a Founder’s Associate Intern — someone curious, driven, and eager to learn what it truly takes to build a B2B SaaS company from zero to one.

As a Founder’s Associate, you’ll work side-by-side with the founding team on projects that directly move the company forward — across operations, customer development, marketing, and strategy.

You’ll get a front-row seat to startup building and play a hands‑on role in shaping how we grow.

✅ What You’ll Do

• Strategy: Collaborate with the CEO to define short-term and long-term growth priorities.
• Customer Success: Support onboarding, gather feedback, and build scalable processes to drive customer retention.
• Marketing & Growth: Execute campaigns, create content, and track performance to generate demand and highlight customer success stories.
• Data & Research: Analyze marekt data & customer feedback to support growth.
• Investor & Partner Support: Prepare materials for fundraising and partnerships.

Every week will be different — and you’ll learn a lot, fast.

🎯 Who You Are

• Entrepreneurial: Displaying curiosity, innovation, and risk‑taking.
• Problem Solver: Analyzing complex issues, develops creative solutions.
• Initiative-driven: Proactively seeking solutions and opportunities.
• Resilient: Bouncing back from setbacks with determination.
• Self‑Motivated: Driven to excel and continuously improving without constant supervision.
• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Technology or similar.
• Prior experience in Consulting, Business Development, Sales, or Marketing is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in German & English.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.

💪 What You’ll Get

• Impact: Work directly with founders on high‑leverage projects.
• Ownership: Your ideas matter and get implemented fast.
• Tech Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting‑edge technology and data‑driven solutions.
• Mentorship: Close guidance from experienced founders and access to our network.
• Learning and Growth: Benefit from opportunities to expand your skillset to become an founder yourself, eventually.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections within the startup ecosystem, including investors, industry experts, and fellow entrepreneurs.
• Startup Culture: Open, ambitious, and collaborative environment.
• Future Opportunities: Potential for full‑time or working student positions after internship.

We’re not just building another SaaS tool — we’re building the system that will define how Europe designs and produces physical products for decades to come.

If you’re excited by technology, manufacturing, and creating real‑world impact — this is your chance to learn from the inside and help shape a new category.

Send us your CV and a short note about what excites you about valuemize.