Founder's Associate Intern (MFD)

Take a front-row seat at MicroHarvest where were unlocking the power of natures tiniest organisms to feed a growing planet. As a Founders Associate youll partner directly with our founding team turning bold ideas into tangible impact across finance operations partnerships and growth. Youll help steer a mission-driven venture-backed company thats setting new benchmarks for sustainable protein while gaining a panoramic view of what it takes to build an industry-shaping biotech startup from the inside out. If youre excited to blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution and to leave the world noticeably better than you found it wed love to meet you.

• Collaborate directly with the founding team to identify prioritize and execute key business objectives and strategic projects.
• Support our C-level team in preparing our next fundraising round - from the pitch to the finalization of contracts.
• Provide conceptual support in the further development of our controlling and management systems.
• Lead our operational expansion projects: building out our supplier network and capacity planning.
• Continuously enhance internal workflows to boost efficiency and implement systems that support consistent productivity and collaboration.

• A degree in business administration finance or a related field.
• Professional experience in a fast-growing startup VC or a top-tier consultancy.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills reliability and a structured working style enabling you to keep multiple projects on track coordinate diverse stakeholders and deliver outstanding results.
• Enjoyment of working with data and strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• An independent hands-on way of working.
• Enthusiasm for sustainability and innovation and a passion for contributing to positive impact on global food systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German.
• Ideally based in Hamburg or the surrounding area alternatively location in our Lisbon office or remote possible.

MicroHarvest isnt just another company. Were:

• Steep learning curve: work directly with serial entrepreneurs and ex-MBB consultants on our most challenging problems with lots of responsibility and your own projects.
• Impact-driven**:** our mission is to deliver better protein today: sustainable nutrient-rich and scalable.
• Fast-growing: backed by leading investors were scaling quickly and we want you to help drive that growth.
• Team-oriented: youll work side by side with our founders scientists and commercial leaders and learn something new every day.
• Culture-first: an international supportive and genuinely likeable team that values diversity and curiosity.

Become part of our journey enjoy a vibrant work atmosphere and contribute to creating sustainable solutions for the global food challenge!

At MicroHarvest we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status marital status or based on an individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable laws. MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position