Founder's Associate at Almedia

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).

We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 60 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.

At Almedia, you’ll:

• Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.

• Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.

• Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.

• Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.
  

We are seeking a highly dynamic and versatile Founder's Associate to work directly alongside Almedia's leadership. This isn't a typical project management role; it's for someone exceptionally bright, deeply curious, and hungry for rapid growth, eager to tackle a diverse range of challenges across the business. If you're ready to be highly invested, take extreme ownership, and drive high-impact initiatives from inception in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do 🎯

• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Spearhead and execute diverse, high-priority projects across various functions (e.g., product, marketing, operations, strategy, finance), directly contributing to Almedia's key growth objectives.

• Problem Solver & Builder: Dive into complex problems, conduct rapid research and analysis, and develop actionable solutions. You'll not just strategize, but also roll up your sleeves to build and implement.

• Operational Excellence: Identify inefficiencies and lead efforts to optimize internal processes, tools, and workflows to enhance company-wide productivity and scalability.

• Cross-Functional Catalyst: Act as a central point of coordination, bridging gaps between different teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and alignment on critical projects.

• Market & Business Insight: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to identify new opportunities, evaluate potential ventures, and support strategic decision-making.

• Ad-Hoc Challenges: Be ready to jump into any mission-critical task that arises, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to unforeseen challenges.

What You’ll Bring 💡

• Exceptional Intellect & Rapid Learner: Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new concepts, industries, and complex business models. You pick things up fast and apply knowledge effectively.

• Proven Impact: A track record of driving tangible results and taking ownership of projects, whether from a startup, consulting, or highly dynamic corporate environment.

• Analytical Rigor: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of structuring ambiguity, breaking down complex issues, and deriving actionable insights from data.

• Proactive & Resourceful: High degree of initiative and self-motivation. You identify needs and opportunities without being prompted and figure out how to get things done, even with limited resources.

• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences, from founders to junior team members.

• Adaptability & Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing startup environment with a high tolerance for ambiguity and a growth mindset.

• Bonus: Experience in a high-growth startup, consulting firm, or venture capital, or a background in [mention specific relevant fields for your company, e.g., SaaS, fintech, mobile gaming].

What Makes You a Great Fit 🌟

• Owner's Mindset: You treat the company as your own, taking extreme pride and responsibility for every outcome, big or small.

• Unquenchable Curiosity: You are genuinely fascinated by how businesses grow and operate, always asking "why?" and seeking to understand underlying mechanics.

• Hunger for Growth: You are driven by a strong desire to learn new skills, tackle bigger challenges, and make a significant impact early in your career.

• Strategic Doer: You can think high-level strategically but are equally comfortable diving deep into execution details.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You see challenges as opportunities and are excited by the prospect of helping build something impactful from the ground up.

Why Almedia? 🎁

• Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.

• Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.

• Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.

• Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.