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The Mindset

This role is ideal for someone preparing to found their own company in deep-tech or high-tech. You'll work directly with experienced founders, working on every dimension of building a venture—fundraising, sales, operations, product, partnerships—from the inside.

We're looking for somebody who is ready to dive in and do what needs to be done.

You're 1–3 years into your career—maybe you've done an internship or first role at a consultancy, bank, VC, or high-growth startup. Maybe you've just finished your MBA or Master's. You're sharp, organized, and ready for more responsibility than your current role offers.

You don't need to have all the answers. You need to be eager to learn, reliable, and like dealing with complexity. We'll teach you the rest—with structured onboarding and direct mentorship from day one.

The Role

This is a central role where you'll operate as an extension of the founding team. You'll own strategic projects across sales, fundraising, customer development, and operations—across the areas that matter most. The work is varied and fast-paced: one day you're refining a financial model, the next you're preparing an investor report, then nurturing a relationship with a professor in Tokyo, then designing a process for how we sell to users in China—all while preparing a conference in Málaga.

Your day-to-day will be a mix of building, coordinating, and problem-solving. You'll bring structure to ambiguity, keep projects on track, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. You'll work with researchers, industry partners, and investors, translating complex stakeholder needs into action. And you'll raise the bar for how we operate—ensuring that every process, every communication, every deliverable reflects the quality our customers and investors expect.

What we’re looking for

Exceptional organization – We're looking for someone who brings order wherever they go. You're the person others rely on to keep things structured, on time, and well-documented. Spreadsheets, project trackers, investor presentations—you manage complexity calmly and precisely.

Clear communication – Our domain is technical and our stakeholders are global. You need to write clearly, speak confidently, and adapt your style for professors, executives, and investors alike. English fluency is required; additional languages are a plus.

Analytical curiosity – You're comfortable building financial models and presentations. You like data. You don't need to be an expert yet—but you're excited to become one.

Grit - More important than a checklist of experiences is the way you work. You stay friendly under pressure. You dig in and do the work when the deadline is close. You like knowing your stuff. You like other people. You are organized and you organize your environment.

Who we are looking for

We need enthusiastic drivers — proactive people who take ownership of projects, see them through, and know when to pull others in for support. Our best team members don't wait for direction; they identify what matters most, focus, and deliver.

We need optimistic problem solvers – Working at a scaling startup means things will get hard: coordinating across time zones, managing competing priorities, or navigating a tough conversation. The right people don't get discouraged—they collaborate, iterate, and keep moving until it's done.

We need team players – Our work is demanding and our stakeholders expect reliability. That requires maturity: low ego, flexibility, kindness, and professionalism. We're a small, international team, and respect and consideration for one another is non-negotiable.

And above all, we need genuine builders – People who love creating systems, processes, and relationships. Who take pride in making something work elegantly. Who would still be organizing and optimizing even if nobody asked them to. If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

We are building a diverse team.

We encourage female candidates to apply.

Please do not be shy. If you are looking for a new role and you are not sure if you are a 100% fit and you are not sure if this position is for you, we encourage you to start the conversation with the application.

We can only talk to you if we know you exist.

Why join us

Joining Momentum Transfer means immediate impact. You'll work directly with founders on a company already serving 100+ paying customers worldwide, and the work you do will directly accelerate discoveries in energy, healthcare, and advanced materials.

You'll have direct access to the founders—not in theory, but in practice. Daily 1:1s, real-time feedback, and a genuine investment in your growth. We've helped team members go on to lead their own initiatives, and we'd be proud to support you on your path to founding your own company.

You'll learn how to build a company—fundraising, sales, operations, partnerships—by doing it alongside experienced founders with 40+ years of combined experience in science, industry, and startups. You'll gain access to our network: Materials Industry, VCs, and world-class scientists at leading synchrotron facilities.

Summary

This role is ideal preparation for founding your own deep-tech or high-tech company.

If this is you—please apply using the form below.

We love hearing from you and will give you constructive feedback throughout the process.

You will learn. You cannot fail.

Type Full-time

Contract Permanent

Location Berlin (on-site or hybrid)

Start As soon as possible

Salary Competitive, based on fit

https://momentum-transfer.com/founder-associates