Founder’s Associate Intern supporting CEO in building inca's AI-driven sales strategy and operational structures for the insurance industry. Engage with customers and partners while driving commercial success.
Responsibilities
Act as the CEO’s right hand, supporting and driving strategic and operational initiatives
Direct exposure to customers and potential partners — build relationships, earn trust, and help close new deals
Establish the structures, processes, and culture of a rapidly scaling AI company
Develop and execute our sales and go-to-market strategy: from designing the approach to delivering the initial pitch and closing deals
Collaborate closely with our AI product team to align commercial priorities with advanced product development
Shape and refine our storytelling and messaging for clients, partners, and investors
Own high-impact, high-autonomy strategic projects
Requirements
1–2 internships at Tier-A organizations: VC-backed startups, top consulting firms, investment banks, VC funds, or similar
Structured, analytical mindset: you solve problems and create scalable systems
Entrepreneurial drive: you thrive in ambiguity, enjoy building from scratch, and are outcome-oriented
Curiosity and passion for AI, automation, and modernizing traditional industries
Strong communication skills: you can pitch, negotiate, and persuade stakeholders
Nice to have: early-stage startup or company-building experience; exposure to AI, SaaS, or B2B enterprise sales; experience working with investors or C-level stakeholders
Benefits
Real AI, real impact: we don’t do AI theater. We build agentic systems that deliver tangible results and transform an industry that’s been dormant for decades.
No-nonsense culture: no politics, no empty promises — just clarity, ownership, and results.
Steep learning curve: work side-by-side with former BCG product leaders and AI experts. Learn how to build and scale a venture-backed startup from the inside.
Location: based in Berlin (3+ days per week on-site), hybrid-friendly, with regular offsites and direct founder exposure.
Timing: start from March 2026 for a 3–6 month full-time internship with competitive compensation.
High-velocity environment: we move fast, iterate quickly, and execute relentlessly — because we’re here to win.
Plus: all the perks you’d expect — and the momentum of building something that truly matters.
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