Founder Associate Intern supporting an early-stage startup by conducting market research and competitive analysis. Involves direct collaboration with founders on strategy and product development.
Responsibilities
Conduct market research and competitive analysis
Work with the founders on early go-to-market topics (target segments, pricing, messaging)
Support sales and industry initiatives (pipeline development, events, and learnings)
Collect and analyze user feedback to understand user journeys and key pain points
Contribute to product specs and roadmap priorities, in collaboration with the CTO
Support content creation (LinkedIn, newsletters, presentations) and help organize client and partner events
Contribute to the preparation of seed fundraising materials (deck, data room)
Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Master’s program at a business or engineering school
Available for a 6-month internship starting before March
Bilingual in French
Structured, adaptable, and comfortable taking ownership across a wide range of topics
Bonus: previous experience in VC, consulting, or growth/ops at a startup
Benefits
High-impact role - you will work on strategic topics at the very core of the company
Steep learning curve - exposure to strategy, product, go-to-market, and fundraising
Direct access to founders - continuous feedback and real ownership
Hexa ecosystem - a stimulating environment surrounded by entrepreneurs and experts
A true springboard to entrepreneurship - designed for people who want to build their own company one day
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