Founder's Associate Intern

About the company

fore ai is a Zurich-based technology startup building generative-AI software that automates test creation for software quality assurance. The company was started by former Google engineers and has a history of developing AI products that have reached hundreds of millions of users. Its autonomous QA agents can create tests in seconds, removing the need for manual effort or coding. Businesses in banking, travel, software, and media use the platform to identify bugs earlier and speed up release cycles.

The team includes former Google engineers alongside seasoned startup operators. As the company expands across Europe, it is hiring a Founder's Associate Intern to support the next stage of growth. The role involves close collaboration with one of the founders and the CRO, who has previously built a sales organization from scratch. You will also work closely with the go-to-market team and contribute to business development activities for the DACH region.

Role overview

In this internship, you will partner directly with the founders on operations, sales, product, and strategy. Your work will help move important initiatives forward, create materials for customers and investors, and turn ideas into practical outcomes. This is suited to someone who learns quickly, takes initiative, and wants to help build an ambitious AI startup from an early stage.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the founders with everyday operations and strategic projects
• Identify and assess enterprise leads, including banks, insurers, and e-commerce businesses
• Create pitch decks, proof-of-concept documents, and market research reports for customers and investors
• Set up meetings, track follow-ups, and keep internal systems such as HubSpot and Notion updated
• Support hiring activities, event coordination, and internal growth initiatives
• Contribute to go-to-market work, fundraising efforts, and product-related projects

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant is a German speaker with fluent English, and must be based in Germany. A background in business, technology, or startups, either academic or professional, is preferred. The role suits someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a hands-on manner. A strong interest in AI, software, and B2B SaaS is important. Familiarity with modern work tools such as Notion, HubSpot, Figma, and Google Workspace is expected, while experience with automation platforms like n8n or Zapier is considered an advantage.

What is offered

• Close exposure to the founders and visibility across all functions of a growing AI startup
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling and a high degree of independence
• A fast-paced learning environment covering sales, fundraising, and operations
• Potential pathway to a full-time position

Additional information

This role is part-time and remote. The location requirement is Germany. No stipend or salary amount was specified.