Founders Associate to CEO (f/m/x)

Overview

Join doinstruct as a Founders Associate, closely partnering with the company's founders to prioritize and drive impactful projects. Each initiative you lead must demonstrate a substantial return, such as a 3-5x improvement in hours saved, revenue added, or reductions in headcount. Projects that do not meet this benchmark will not proceed.

This full-time position requires in-office presence in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin at least four days a week, starting as soon as you are able to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with Charlotte and Mona across various functions including go-to-market, product, and operations initiatives.
• Identify the most valuable workflows within the company and re-engineer them using Claude agents, MCPs, and Skills technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Develop the automation solutions yourself utilizing Claude Code, GitHub, n8n, Zapier, as well as integrations within HubSpot and Planhat.
• Oversee project launches end-to-end involving briefing, planning, execution, and post-launch review.

Working Methodology

• Select appropriate Claude tools based on problem complexity: Cowork for multi-step tasks, Code for processes that require automation running, Sonnet or Opus for complex challenges, and Haiku for handling volume.
• Automations that are repeatable are documented in GitHub as reusable skills or agents to maintain accessibility beyond your involvement.
• Decisions are data-driven; assertions like "Claude said so" require evidence and validation.
• While no computer science degree is required, comfort with using a terminal and independently resolving technical challenges is essential.

Growth Opportunities

This role offers multiple potential career paths: specialize in one function like sales, marketing, partnerships, or customer experience; develop deep expertise as an AI senior individual contributor shaping company-wide AI efforts; or progress towards a Chief of Staff position with broader organizational responsibilities.

Candidate Profile

• Between 1 to 2 years of operational experience including internships at leading startups, consultancies, venture capital or private equity firms, or investment banks. Experience as a Founder’s Associate, Chief of Staff, GTM engineer, or founder is an advantage.
• Proven distinction within your cohort, demonstrated by leadership, founding background, excellent academic performance, or a unique maker profile.
• Proficient with AI tools such as Claude, Cursor, and n8n, having delivered at least one automation currently running in production.
• Focuses on measurable impact calculated in time saved and revenue, not outputs like presentations or number of meetings.
• Prefers concise written communication such as brief memos over arranging meetings for explanations.
• Possesses authentic empathy for frontline and blue-collar roles; hands-on experience in sectors like food service, manufacturing, construction, or logistics is beneficial though not mandatory.
• Fluent in both German and English and either currently based in Berlin or ready to relocate within one to one and a half months.

Benefits and Culture

• Make meaningful contributions that affect thousands of frontline workers and appear in core company performance metrics within your first three months.
• Enjoy full project autonomy from the outset, handling responsibilities normally reserved for more experienced personnel.
• Access an extensive AI tools budget including Claude Max, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, n8n or Zapier with no limits on token usage.
• Competitive salary package, a Belonio card usable for meals and mobility expenses, memberships for Wellpass or Urban Sports Club, and support for language learning.
• Work for a well-funded startup backed by over €25 million in Seed and Series A financing from prominent investors HV Capital, Creandum, HTGF, and D11Z, ensuring a solid runway.

Additional Information

doinstruct fosters a positive workplace that values transparency, mutual respect, and supports individual growth both professionally and personally. Applicants who may not meet every criterion but are motivated and enthusiastic are encouraged to apply.

The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants regardless of race, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political views, or marital status.

For any inquiries, candidates are encouraged to contact the Talent Acquisition Manager directly.