Join Tacto as a Founder's Associate Intern to work closely with founders on strategic initiatives in a fast-paced startup environment.
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Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
Tacto builds AI that connects manufacturing processes to digital systems.
Requirements
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
As a Founder's Associate Intern at Tacto, the individual will engage in high-impact strategic projects, collaborating closely with the founders and senior leadership to refine the company's go-to-market strategy and identify growth opportunities. The role requires a strong analytical background, ideally with experience in management consulting or business development, along with excellent communication skills in both German and English. This position suits ambitious candidates eager to learn and contribute to a fast-growing AI-driven company in the manufacturing sector.
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From the original posting
As Founder's Associate Intern, you'll work side-by-side with our founders and senior leadership on Tacto's most important cross-functional initiatives. From sharpening our GTM strategy, scoping the next 10x product cases, to helping us scale and grow effectively. Expect a steep learning curve, direct ownership, and work that's visible across the entire company.
Build the future: as a Founders Associate Intern, you take ownership of our biggest upside opportunities and toughest challenges. You work end-to-end and have touchpoints across every department at Tacto, so you can expect to:
Be the Builder – Assume responsibility on high-impact end-to-end strategic projects (zero-to-one from thesis building to operation)
Refine our GTM strategy – analyze early traction data, define hypotheses, and test cases to scale the motion
Support the executive team – prepare C-level meetings with our most important customers and partners
Conduct market and competitive analysis – identify next growth opportunities
Currently pursuing or already completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a top-tier university with excellent grades
First professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, venture capital or business development
You have a natural curiosity and are eager to dive deep into our processes and understand the complexities of our work and our customers
You are excited about AI and ideally have built something yourself
You are a strong communicator and have excellent written and personal communication skills in German and English
After Tacto, over 10 former interns have founded their own companies, with e.g. 3 already going through Y Combinator. Others have joined programs like CDTM (5+ acceptances), moved into top consulting firms, or joined early-stage startups and VCs. The common thread: they all got a real understanding of what it takes to build and scale a company.
Money: Competitive salary & equity in the company with real upside, so you are invested in our success
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