Founder's Associate - Summer Internship (f/m/x)

<p>We are looking for ambitious students (3+ months) who want to go beyond a “typical internship” to shape the Go-to-Market (GTM). </p> <p>As a <strong>Founder’s Associate Intern at Pactos</strong>, you will work directly with the founders (ex-BCG, WHU) and take full ownership of projects from day one.</p> <p><strong>Pactos</strong> is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup transforming how companies manage their external workforce. Our AI-powered platform integrates the entire process end-to-end, enabling organizations to manage external staff in a compliant, transparent, and efficient way. Backed by renowned investors (HTGF, StepStone CEO, Peri Owner) and trusted by leading customers, we are building the category leader in this space.</p> <h2 id="aufgaben">Aufgaben</h2> <ul> <li>🚀 <strong>Drive Go-to-Market execution</strong> – Work directly with the founders on sales and operations initiatives – from lead generation to closing support.</li> <li>🧩 <strong>Business Development</strong> – Run your own projects across Sales, Marketing, and Operations, designing scalable processes and new initiatives.</li> <li>💡 <strong>Challenge &amp; solve</strong> – Formulate hypotheses, test them hands-on in the market, analyze data, and derive insights that move the company forward.</li> <li>🎯 <strong>Engage with customers</strong> – Join demos, interviews, and calls with HR, Procurement, and Operations leaders to capture real customer needs.</li> <li>🛠 <strong>Prototype &amp; improve</strong> – Use no-code &amp; AI tools to build automations and improve workflows.</li> <li>🤝 <strong>Be a sparring partner</strong> – Work side-by-side with the founders on strategic and operational challenges, gaining firsthand experience in building a company from scratch.</li> </ul> <h2 id="qualifikation">Qualifikation</h2> <ul> <li>Currently in at least your 5th semester (Bachelor), Gap Year, or early Master’s in Business, Management, Tech or related fields</li> <li>Outstanding academic performance at a leading university or business school - extracurricular achievements are a plus</li> <li>First experience in fast-paced environments (consulting, scaleup, VC, or similar) paired with a genuine interest in startups</li> <li>Hands-on mentality with a particular bias to action and a willingness to go the extra mile</li> <li>Analytical mindset combined with strong communication skills</li> <li>Fluent in German and English</li> <li>Bonus: first exposure to AI tools</li> </ul> <h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Ownership from day one</strong> – you’ll run key GTM projects independently</li> <li><strong>Direct collaboration with founders</strong> – no hierarchy, fast feedback, full visibility</li> <li><strong>Steep learning curve</strong> – work at the intersection of strategy, sales, and product to scale up a SaaS business</li> <li><strong>Career accelerator</strong> – ideal stepping stone for VC, consulting, or startup leadership</li> <li><strong>Central Munich office with flexible hybrid setup</strong></li> <li><strong>Fun, ambitious team</strong> with regular events (yes, including Oktoberfest 🍻)</li> </ul> <p>No long cover letter needed - just send us your CV and transcript of records.</p>