Founders Associate – Entrepreneur in Residence

Project Bay

Founders Associate supporting the founders at Project Bay startup in a remote setting. Involved in business development, investor relations, and strategic market analysis.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to create impactful presentations and reports. Proficient in data analysis and familiar with AI tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Analytical SkillsPresentation DesignB2B Customer AcquisitionData Analysis (Excel/Google Sheets)Fluent in German and English

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPresentation DesignMarket AnalysisB2B Customer AcquisitionProject Management

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem-SolvingOwnershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Business AdministrationEconomicsTourism ManagementStartup ExperienceConsulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Founders Associate, you will work directly alongside our founders.
You are not someone who only watches — you will be fully involved from day one, take ownership, and actively shape the future of Project Bay.
You free up the founders’ bandwidth.
You analyze new markets and locations across Europe and provide the decision-making basis for our expansion.
You support the acquisition of new B2B customers and partners, prepare meetings, and accompany the founders in strategic discussions.
You help create professional presentations (pitch decks) and reports for investors and partners.
You identify inefficiencies in our daily operations, test new (AI) tools, and help us scale more intelligently as an organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have studied business administration, economics, tourism management, or a comparable degree (advanced Bachelor’s or Master’s) — or you are an ambitious career changer with an entrepreneurial drive.
You have an extreme "get-things-done" mentality: when faced with a problem, you proactively look for a solution.
You are analytically strong, enjoy working with data (Excel/Google Sheets), and have an eye for excellent presentation design.
You communicate confidently in German and English (spoken and written).
Ideally, you have already gained some experience in a startup, consulting, or project management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

You will help build a first-class network of organizations and people in the startup ecosystem.
We rely on short lines of communication, an open culture, work closely and driven toward shared goals, and grow together every day.
Be part of it and actively shape the company culture.
Ownership with tangible impact on new ventures and business models.
You will benefit from long-term personal development opportunities and fair compensation.