Strategy & Operations Lead (m/f/d) – Berlin | Full-Time

Cherry Ventures; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a dynamic startup in Berlin as a Strategy & Operations Lead, where you'll work alongside talented founders to transform the public procurement landscape using AI. This role offers the chance to engage in diverse operational projects, influence company culture, and drive strategic initiatives while enjoying a competitive package and potential equity.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation including equity

Work closely with top-tier founders

Full exposure to early-stage company building

Qualifikationen

• 2–3 years of experience in a fast-paced, analytical environment.
• Eager to thrive in ambiguity and learn quickly.
• Strong communication skills in English (German is a bonus).

Aufgaben

• Own strategic and operational projects across product, GTM, tech, and fundraising.
• Solve high-priority, cross-functional problems with speed and autonomy.
• Build and refine internal processes as the company scales.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Degree in Business, Economics, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Strategy & Operations Lead (m/f/d) – Berlin | Full-Time

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Location: Berlin, Germany

Work side-by-side with world-class founders (Timo, Leo and Erik) to reinvent public procurement in Europe using AI.

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About Forgent AI

At Forgent AI, we’re building intelligent infrastructure to fix one of Europe’s most complex and high-impact systems: public procurement. This €2 trillion market is plagued by inefficiency, limited access, and lack of transparency—and we’re here to change that.

We’re applying cutting-edge AI to help governments spend smarter and fairer, with real-world impact from day one. This is not a research lab. It’s messy data, thorny edge cases, and national-scale problems that need urgent solving.

We're backed by Cherry Ventures and leading angels from OpenAI, DeepMind, Meta, and Babbel. Our founding team has previously raised >€500M and built AI systems at global scale.

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity to join Forgent AI at the ground floor. As a Strategy & Operations Lead, you'll operate at the heart of the company—partnering directly with the founders on everything from GTM to product strategy, tech ops, hiring, and investor relations. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and get a 360° view of what it takes to build a venture-backed AI startup from scratch.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a force multiplier to the founders—owning strategic and operational projects across product, GTM, tech, and fundraising
• Solve high-priority, cross-functional problems with speed and autonomy
• Build and refine internal processes as we scale from zero to one
• Partner with engineering and product teams to bring new features to market
• Represent Forgent externally with partners, suppliers, and early customers
• Contribute to company building: hiring, culture, and roadmap planning

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

• Have 2–3 years of experience in a fast-paced, analytical environment (e.g., top-tier consulting, investment banking, or high-growth startups)
• Are a generalist who “never drops the ball” and loves making things happen
• Bring sharp problem-solving skills and a bias toward action
• Thrive in ambiguity and are hungry to learn fast
• Are based in Berlin (or eager to relocate)
• Have strong communication skills—in English (German is a bonus)

What’s In It For You

• Work side-by-side with top-tier founders and shape a company from day one
• Full exposure to early-stage company building—from product to fundraising
• A fast track to owning and launching a new Forgent product within 18–24 months
• Competitive compensation, including equity
• A mission that matters—and tech that scale. More insights here: Why joining Forgent

Join us at Forgent AI and help build the future of public procurement—powered by AI, driven by purpose.

Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Business Development

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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