Venture Development Intern (m/f/d)

smalt; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 16.740 - 27.900; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Direct exposure to founders and Chiefs of Staff

Competitive internship compensation

Steep learning curve in tech and operations

Flat hierarchies and fast feedback

Zusammenfassung

Smalt in Berlin is seeking a Venture Development Intern (m/f/d) to support partner businesses and drive growth strategies. The role combines commercial strategy, marketing experimentation, and operational excellence in a high-growth startup environment. Responsibilities include automating internal processes, conducting market analysis, and developing training materials. The intern will gain hands-on experience and work closely with leadership, contributing to impactful projects. Fluent German and English skills are required.

Qualifikationen

• Currently studying at a top university in business, engineering, or computer science.
• Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in German and English, with empathy for small business owners.

Aufgaben

• Set up integrations and automations to streamline internal processes.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Develop and document SOPs and playbooks for internal teams.
• Support partner onboarding workshops and create training materials.
• Maintain and update financial and operational models.
• Help structure the product management process.
• Build a scalable template library for app questionnaires.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff on strategic projects.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Structured problem-solving

Tech-savvy

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Currently studying business, engineering, or computer science

Tools

Make

Zapier

n8n

Attio

Jobbeschreibung

Smalt is the AI-first backoffice and growth engine empowering skilled tradespeople to become entrepreneurs, backed by General Catalyst, Owl Ventures, noa and other top global VCs. Since our founding in 2023, we've raised €12M and built strong revenue traction (€4–5M) through our integrated service delivery business. 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. Founded by Harvard and Stanford alumni Khurram Masood (Stanford, ex-McKinsey) and Marius Westhoff (Harvard MBA with high distinction, ex-McKinsey), Smalt combines Tier-1 strategy and execution DNA with deep operational expertise in the trades.

Now, we're scaling our partnership model – and we're looking for a Venture Development 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 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'll work at the intersection of operations, marketing, and technology – driving growth, testing playbooks, and shaping how Smalt empowers trades entrepreneurs to scale.

As a Venture Development 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

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

• Direct exposure to Smalt’s founders and Chiefs of Staff - learn from experienced operators and investors
• Competitive internship compensation
• Steep learning curve at the intersection of tech, product, and operations
• Hybrid work setup (Berlin preferred)
• Flat hierarchies, fast feedback, and a supportive, ambitious team
• Real ownership and impactful projects from day one
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 3–6 months
• Location: Berlin (hybrid)