Intern – Startup Scout, Deal Flow Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• You discover startups that are yet to gain recognition — often located in rural regions, away from conventional platforms.

• You develop a keen ability to identify emerging and exciting founding teams.

• Engage in active research through LinkedIn, local networks, universities, funding programs, and events.

• Identify potential startups that align with our program criteria.

• You will serve as one of the initial points of contact for many founders at Founders Bay.

• Proactively reach out, initiate conversations, and guide teams through the application process.

• First contact and outreach conducted via email, LinkedIn, etc. — including cold outreach.

• Conduct initial and qualification calls with founding teams.

• Build and nurture relationships with key founder communities and local networks.

• Organize incoming applications and assist in tracking candidates — who aligns, who doesn’t, and the reasons why.

• Evaluate and pre-qualify incoming applications based on defined criteria.

• Maintain and document records in the CRM (Notion / Airtable).

• Collaborate with us on automation efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• You are currently enrolled at a university as a registered student or have preliminary experience in high-growth startups or similar high-performance settings such as strategy consulting, investment banking, or venture capital.

• You possess a strong interest in impact trends, innovation, and technology.

• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to approach new individuals — even without a prior introduction.

• You enjoy working independently and are highly focused on results.

• Familiarity with tools such as Claude, Perplexity, Make / n8n, Notion, and Slack.

• An affinity for impact topics, innovation, and rural areas is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• You contribute to building something meaningful — aiding in the development of the next generation of impactful startups.

• Direct access to founders, investors, and a startup ecosystem that extends beyond traditional hubs.

• Short decision-making processes and genuine responsibility from the outset.

• Long-term development opportunities and an authentic network within the startup community.