Founders Associate

Twentyfour Industries; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A European defense technology startup is looking for a Founders Associate to support the founding team and Chief of Staff. This role involves strategic and operational initiatives, project coordination, and market analyses. Ideal candidates should have an academic background in business or related fields, and be fluent in English, with German as a plus. The company offers significant ownership, competitive compensation, and a mission-driven culture that welcomes diverse applications.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation with equity participation

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation support for exceptional candidates

Qualifikationen

• Experience in demanding environments through internships or first roles.
• Prior exposure to top-tier startup, consulting firm, or VC is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Work directly with founders and Chief of Staff on strategic initiatives.
• Lead cross-team projects for growth and operations.
• Conduct market, customer, and competitor analyses.
• Create analytical materials for leadership and investors.
• Support execution of company-wide goals and priorities.
• Assist with fundraising and investor communications.
• Take ownership of evolving ad-hoc projects.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English

Fluency in German

Strong communication skills

Ability to operate in ambiguity

Strategic thinking

Execution-focused

Ausbildung

Academic background in business, economics, engineering, or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Twentyfour Industries

We are an early-stage startup funded by leading European VCs with the mission to build advanced small Unmanned Systems to strengthen European sovereignty and security.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Founders Associate to operate alongside the founding team and Chief of Staff as we scale the company.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and operations, and is designed for someone who wants broad exposure, real responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute wherever leverage is highest.

The day-to-day

• Work directly with the founders and Chief of Staff on high-priority strategic and operational initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate cross-team projects spanning company building, growth, and internal operations.
• Run structured market, customer, and competitor analyses to support key decisions.
• Create clear presentations, memos, and analytical materials for leadership, investors, and partners.
• Support the definition, tracking, and execution of company-wide goals and priorities.
• Assist with fundraising processes, investor communications, and board-related preparation.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc projects as company needs evolve.

You should apply if you

• Have an academic background in business, economics, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Bring early professional exposure (internships or first roles) in demanding environments.
• Are fully fluent in English; German is a strong advantage.
• Have experienced high standards in a top-tier startup, consulting firm, VC, or similar setting.
• Are comfortable operating in ambiguity and juggling multiple priorities.
• Are highly driven, execution-focused, and motivated by visible outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively, both in writing and verbally.
• Build trust easily and work well with a wide range of personalities.

What We Offer

• A central role in building a European defense technology company from an early stage.
• Significant ownership and responsibility from the start.
• Direct access to the founding team and strategic decision-making.
• A performance-oriented, low-ego, mission-driven culture.
• Competitive compensation with equity participation.
• Flexible working arrangements and relocation support for exceptional candidates.

About Us

Twentyfour Industries is committed to building a fair, inclusive, and high-performance workplace where people from all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. Our team brings together individuals with different perspectives, experiences, and skills to shape the future of European security and technology.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable European or national law.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the technology and defense sector, including women, people with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

We aim to provide a respectful, supportive, and transparent recruitment process. If you require adjustments to take part in our hiring process, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.

If you share our mission and are motivated to work on challenges with real-world impact, we look forward to your application.