Founders Associate (f/m/d)

Building and scaling the company's go-to-market infrastructure, including lead qualification frameworks, outreach pipeline design, and tooling to support sales and growth. This includes owning the systems and automation that connect GTM data across platforms and enable the team to work efficiently.

Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures — including internal tooling, automation, and cross-functional workflows — monitoring operational performance and identifying areas for improvement, and managing relationships with key stakeholders including customers, partners, and investors.

Developing and managing budgets and financial forecasts, managing company financial accounts and reporting, developing and implementing financial strategies to optimize business performance, and monitoring financial performance to identify areas for improvement.

Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to recruitment, onboarding, employee performance evaluations, training programs, benefits, and compensation — including building and owning the end-to-end hiring pipeline from job setup and candidate screening through offer coordination. You will also work to create a positive and inclusive work culture.

Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with others.

Passion for entrepreneurship and a hunger to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, can-do mindset with a strong sense of curiosity.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Ability to work independently and take initiative, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Demonstrated ability to execute targeted actions in a timely and goal-oriented manner, with a focus on delivering results.

Highly analytical and comfortable working with numbers.

Strong proficiency in written and verbal communication in both English and German.

Direct access to the founders and core team: As a Founder Associate, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the founders and the core team, giving you a unique insight into how a startup operates. You'll have the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, and see firsthand how the company is run from interacting with VCs to hiring to managing operations and finances.

Ownership and autonomy: You will have the freedom to pursue your tasks with full ownership and drive your own projects without micromanagement. This will allow you to take on challenges and make decisions on your own, which can be a valuable learning experience and help you grow as a professional.

Opportunity to learn new skills: Working at ZenML will allow you to tackle an innovative new open-source software business model, giving you a chance to learn about cutting-edge technology and business practices. You'll gain exposure to open-source development methodologies, and learn how to build and scale a successful open-source software project.