Founders Associate (Intern)

About the Role

This is a high-ownership internship embedded in the operations team of a small, fast-moving AI startup in the freight and logistics sector. You will work directly alongside the founding team, contributing across internal systems, recruiting, go-to-market, and strategy. This is a role for someone who wants real impact, not a passive observer seat.

What You'll Do

• Build and manage internal systems, including the company website and operational tooling.

• Lead recruiting efforts and support the onboarding of new team members.

• Support go-to-market initiatives and help bring AI agent products to customers.

• Identify and secure grant and non-dilutive funding opportunities.

• Switch fluidly between big-picture strategy and detailed execution, tackling whatever challenge moves the company forward.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in generalist roles, ideally in early-stage or high-agency environments with real ownership.

• A technical background or strong intuition for AI and software systems.

• Experience building or managing internal systems, websites, o