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

We are looking for ambitious students (3+ months) who want to go beyond a “typical internship” to shape the Go-to-Market (GTM) with a start around January 2026 . As a Founder’s Associate Intern at Pactos , you will work directly with the founders (ex-BCG, WHU) and take full ownership of projects from day one. Pactos 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. Aufgaben 🚀 Drive Go-to-Market execution – Work directly with the founders on sales and operations initiatives – from lead generation to closing support. 🧩 Business Development – Run your own projects across Sales, Marketing, and Operations, designing scalable processes and new initiatives. 💡 Challenge & solve – Formulate hypotheses, test them hands-on in the market, analyze data, and derive insights that move the company forward. 🎯 Engage with customers – Join demos, interviews, and calls with HR, Procurement, and Operations leaders to capture real customer needs. 🛠 Prototype & improve – Use no-code & AI tools to build automations and improve workflows. 🤝 Be a sparring partner – Work side-by-side with the founders on strategic and operational challenges, gaining firsthand experience in building a company from scratch. Qualifikation Currently in at least your 5th semester (Bachelor), Gap Year, or early Master’s in Business, Management, Tech or related fields Outstanding academic performance at a leading university or business school - extracurricular achievements are a plus First experience in fast-paced environments (consulting, scaleup, VC, or similar) paired with a genuine interest in startups Hands-on mentality with a particular bias to action and a willingness to go the extra mile Analytical mindset combined with strong communication skills Fluent in German and English Bonus: first exposure to AI automation tools (e.g., n8n) Benefits Ownership from day one – you’ll run key GTM projects independently Direct collaboration with founders – no hierarchy, fast feedback, full visibility Steep learning curve – work at the intersection of strategy, sales, and product to scale up a SaaS business Career accelerator – ideal stepping stone for VC, consulting, or startup leadership Central Munich office with flexible hybrid setup Fun, ambitious team with regular events (yes, including Oktoberfest 🍻) No long cover letter needed - just send us your CV, incl. your grades and transcript of records.