Founder Associate (Product) New SaaS Venture 6-Month Contract

Cardino; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading VC-backed startup in Berlin is looking for a Founder Associate (Product) to play a crucial role in shaping their new SaaS venture. This position offers unique hands-on experience in product development and interaction with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have experience in high-paced environments, strong communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. This freelance role allows for fully remote work while offering growth opportunities in the startup space.

Leistungen

Hands-on experience in a seed-stage startup

Mentorship from the founding team

Remote work with onsite opportunities

Exposure to VC-backed growth

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a fast-paced environment like consulting or startup.
• Background in Product Management or related roles.
• Curious and eager to learn.

Aufgaben

• Assist in defining and executing the product roadmap.
• Support user research and market analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams.

Kenntnisse

Data Analytics

Product Management

AI

Strong communication

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

HubSpot

Email Marketing

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Remote (EU)

Contract: 6-month engagement as Freelance or Werkstudent in Germany

Compensation: 2400 / month netto VSOP (shares)

Join Cardino a German seed-stage VC-funded startup that launched its used EV marketplace in summer 2023 and this year unveiled a novel SaaS business line for enterprise B2B clients. Cardino is powering the future of vehicle remarketing by making buying and selling used cars easier - while propelling the energy transition toward sustainability.

We're backed by leading global VCs like Point Nine, FJ Labs and Rosberg Ventures and our team comes from Berlin's startup scene with experience at McKinsey, Rocket Internet, Vimcar, Tooltime, OLX and Delivery Hero.

As a Founder Associate (Product) you'll work hands‑on to shape our new SaaS venture. This is an entrepreneurial product role designed for individuals with ambitions to launch their own ventures in the future – perfect for those who want to build, learn and take ownership like a founder from day one.

Tasks

• Assist in defining and executing the product roadmap
• Support feature ideation, user research and market analysis
• Collaborate with engineering and design to bring ideas from concept to launch
• Track metrics, gather feedback and suggest improvements
• Contribute to strategic discussions on product growth and scaling

Requirements

• First experience in a high‑paced environment (consulting, startup or similar)
• First experience in Product Management or product‑related roles
• Curious, analytical and eager to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership and initiative
• Past entrepreneurial experience (Founder Associate, startup founder or side projects) is a strong plus

Benefits

• Hands‑on experience driving product development in a seed‑stage startup
• Direct mentorship from the founding team
• Fully remote work with team onsite opportunities in Berlin, Germany
• Exposure to VC‑backed startup growth and scaling
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Key Skills

Data Analytics, AI, Conversion Optimization, Lean, R, Regression Analysis, Acquisition Strategy, HubSpot, Email Marketing, Product Management, Knife Skills, Internet Of Things

Employment Type: Freelance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1