Take a front-row seat at MicroHarvest, where we're unlocking the power of nature's tiniest organisms to feed a growing planet. As a Founders' Associate, you'll partner directly with our founding team, turning bold ideas into tangible impact across finance, operations, partnerships, and growth. You'll help steer a mission-driven, venture-backed company that's 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 you're excited to blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and to leave the world noticeably better than you found it, we'd love to meet you.
Tasks
- 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.
- Learn about 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
MicroHarvest isn't just another company. We‘re:
- 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, we’re scaling quickly, and we want you to help drive that growth.
- Team-oriented: you’ll 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!
