Founder Associate (fmd) (Stealth AI Energy Venture)
Founder Associate (fmd) (Stealth AI Energy Venture)
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Job Description
What we do
Utilities are the last trillion-euro industry still running on legacy IT. SMEs pay the price: they overpay for electricity while markets remain volatile and regulation keeps rising. Traditional suppliers are not built to serve them.
We are building Europes first AI-native neo utility: a digital-first platform that democratizes enterprise-grade energy procurement for mid-sized businesses. Backed by Merantix Europes leading AI venture studio we combine deep AI expertise with energy market know-how.
The founding team combines decades of expertise across energy AI and venture building. Felix (COO) brings 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Joining Zeus at this early stage means working directly with Felix and the founders to build the operational and financial backbone of the company. Youll make sure the right processes tools and routines are in place so the team can move fast and scale.
Your role
We are looking for aFounders Associate (Operations)who thrives in execution and this role youll act as the operational right hand to theCOO.
Youll own a diverse range of high-impact initiatives that shape our commercial operational and funding success. Tasks may include anything from improving internal processes driving new go-to-market strategies preparing fundraising initiatives or simply getting things done.
You will:
Manage COO priorities and special projects ensuring critical initiatives stay on track while keeping focus on core business objectives
Lead a variety of high-priority needle-moving projects from idea to execution to ensure we achieve our goals
Capture design and continuously improve internal processes across the organization
Explore and implement workflow automation tools to make the company more efficient
Consistently execute on initiatives that drive growth while removing blockers to scale
Partner directly with the COO on critical operational initiatives including team scaling and process optimization
Support investor relations strategic partnerships and daily business operations
Spot opportunities to accelerate the company and collaborate with teams to bring them to life
Your profile
Ageneralist mindset: you excel at both strategic thinking and tactical execution with a proven ability to deliver results
1 years of experience in afast-paced environment(e.g. start-up strategy consulting VC/PE investment banking or law firm) or a proven self-starter track record
Stronganalytical skillswith the ability to work across both quantitative analysis and qualitative strategic thinking
A track record of being anoutlier and top performeracross multiple areas
Ability tobreak complex problems into smaller onesand use data to inform your work
Founder mindset you treat every problem as if the companys survival depends on solving it
Stronglyentrepreneurial: always finding scrappy solutions or workarounds to challenges
Naturallycurious and impact-driven with a history of projects where youve driven real change
Excellent communication skills in English; German is a very strong plus
You must be based in or willing to move to Berlin
What we offer
Impact:Build the operational backbone of an AI-native energy supplier from day one
Exposure:Work side-by-side with founders and investors on high-priority projects
Growth:Develop a full 360 skillset in operations strategy and startup building
Culture:Small ambitious team with ownership speed and collaboration
Network: Embedded in Merantixs AI ecosystem at the AI Campus Berlin
Compensation: Competitive salary ESOP participation
About us
Required Experience:
Founder
Employment Type
Full-Time
