Our Mission
Join us in reshaping global trade in a fast-growing startup!
We are traide AI - a VC-backed, B2B deep tech startup based in Berlin, using AI to solve one of the most overlooked yet critical challenges in international trade: customs compliance. Our software automates product classification, reduces regulatory errors, and helps customers save up to 83% of their time.
Trusted by leading brands like Siemens Healthineers, BMW, and Jack Wolfskin, we’ve achieved 4x growth over the past 12 months – and we’re just getting started.
Your tasks
As an Intern Founders Associate to the Chief of Staff starting in March 2027, you'll work directly with Katharina and support our co-founder and CEO Leonie - not as a shadow, but as someone who actually moves things forward. You'll own projects, not just support them.
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Take ownership of your own (sub-)projects in areas such as finance, people & culture, business development, or operations (you'll also have room to identify and drive your own initiatives)
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Support the Chief of Staff in day-to-day operational and strategic topics, with close exposure to the founding team
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Drive recruiting processes end-to-end: job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and employer branding
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Own finance operations tasks: from invoicing and payment tracking to KPI dashboards
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Help plan and execute internal events (team events, all-hands) and actively shape our team culture
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Spot inefficiencies and propose AI-first solutions: we automate what can be automated
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Possibility to take on partner management responsibilities as you settle in and build context
Our mission for you
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Learn how a deep-tech startup works from the inside
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Be part of an ambitious, diverse team and grow alongside us
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Drive your own initiatives with a high degree of ownership and responsibility
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Gain valuable insights into how startups scale, build teams, and make strategic decisions
Who we’re looking for
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Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (late stage) or Master's program: ideally in Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Management, or a related field
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First experience in a fast-paced environment - whether in a startup, consulting, or a similar high-intensity, project-driven setting
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You are motivated to take on a wide range of tasks and bring a hands-on mentality
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Comfortable operating in high ambiguity: you can prioritize, adapt, and maintain quality even when things shift fast
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You have excellent German (C1 or native) and English skills (B2 or better)
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Structured and organized: you can manage multiple workstreams without dropping the ball
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You possess strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders
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Available to start in March 2027
Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Imposter syndrome shouldn't hold you back: we value drive and potential above all.
Why us?
- Competitive compensation: You own real work, so you get paid like it
- Broad exposure: Recruiting, finance, strategy, operations, partner management: you'll touch it all and build a rare cross-functional skill set early in your career
- Real ownership: You drive initiatives end-to-end: not just support from the sidelines
- Startup culture with freedom to experiment: We value ideas and empower you to make them happen
- Visible impact: Your work directly shapes how we hire, scale, and operate
- Be part of our regular Team events (boat trips, bowling, etc.)
- Urban Sports Club membership
- Team culture: You’ll be part of a team that communicates transparently, values humor, and supports each other with respect and sincerity
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