Business Co-Founder (AI Optimization for Telecommunication)

We're launching a startup focused on **energy-efficient AI model deployment on telecom infrastructure** — bridging AI, sustainability, and 5G/6G networks.

The startup is **not yet registered**, but **pre-seed funding is already secured**. The position is **equity-only for now (NO SALARY)**, with **co-founder shares granted upon registration**.

We are seeking a **visionary business co-founder** who can build the business side of this deep-tech company — from **fundraising to go-to-market strategy**, to **customer acquisition and partnerships**.

If you are based in **Germany**, passionate about **AI, sustainability, and 5G/6G technologies**, and thrive in a zero-to-one environment, we’d love to meet you.

Tasks

• Define a concerete **business model** for the startup idea.
• Lead **customer discovery**, early interviews, define early adopter profiles, and shape product-market fit.
• **Build strategic partnerships** with telecom operators, cloud providers, and edge hardware vendors.
• Lead **fundraising** efforts — including grants, early-stage investors, and pitch competitions.
• Develop and execute the **go-to-market strategy** for telecom and AI infrastructure markets.
• Participate in programs of **incubators, accelerators, and pitch events** and represent the company.
• Collaborate closely with the technical co-founder to align technology with market needs.
• Lead **business operations**, legal setup, hiring, and early revenue modeling.

Requirements

• Time commitment: **At least 20 hours per week**.
• Based in **Germany**, with **Niederlassungserlaubnis** or **German citizenship**.
• Degree (ideally Master’s or MBA) in **Business Administration**, **Innovation Management**, **Engineering Management**, or **Technical field with strong business experience**.
• Strong interest or background in **telecommunication**, **AI**, **cloud infrastructure**, or **deep-tech startups**.
• Strong **communication and pitch skills**.
• Fluent in **English**; German is a strong plus.
• Bonus: experience in **regulatory or public sector programs** for AI or telecom.

Experience with:

• **Startup ecosystems**, VCs, and grant programs in Germany or EU.
• **B2B sales**, especially for enterprise or telco clients.
• Working in **early-stage environments** or co-founding roles.

Benefits

**Non-paid job** at the moment, equity share at the time of founding the company is considered.

• Co-founder equity in a deep-tech venture
• Opportunity to shape a **global-scale AI infrastructure solution**
• High-impact domain with backing from academic, industrial, and innovation networks
• Lead business strategy and directly influence roadmap and market positioning
• Represent the company in public, investor, and customer settings
• Access to EU innovation grants, startup accelerators, and advisors

If you’re excited about driving the **business and strategic side** of a deep-tech company — and want to build something from the ground up that combines AI, sustainability, and future networks — let’s talk!

We're launching a startup focused on **energy-efficient AI model deployment on telecom infrastructure** — bridging AI, sustainability, and 5G/6G networks.

The startup is **not yet registered**, but **pre-seed funding is already secured**. The position is **equity-only for now (NO SALARY)**, with **co-founder shares granted upon registration**.

We are seeking a **visionary business co-founder** who can build the business side of this deep-tech company — from **fundraising to go-to-market strategy**, to **customer acquisition and partnerships**.

If you are based in **Germany**, passionate about **AI, sustainability, and 5G/6G technologies**, and thrive in a zero-to-one environment, we’d love to meet you.

Tasks

• Define a concerete **business model** for the startup idea.
• Lead **customer discovery**, early interviews, define early adopter profiles, and shape product-market fit.
• **Build strategic partnerships** with telecom operators, cloud providers, and edge hardware vendors.
• Lead **fundraising** efforts — including grants, early-stage investors, and pitch competitions.
• Develop and execute the **go-to-market strategy** for telecom and AI infrastructure markets.
• Participate in programs of **incubators, accelerators, and pitch events** and represent the company.
• Collaborate closely with the technical co-founder to align technology with market needs.
• Lead **business operations**, legal setup, hiring, and early revenue modeling.

Requirements

• Time commitment: **At least 20 hours per week**.
• Based in **Germany**, with **Niederlassungserlaubnis** or **German citizenship**.
• Degree (ideally Master’s or MBA) in **Business Administration**, **Innovation Management**, **Engineering Management**, or **Technical field with strong business experience**.
• Strong interest or background in **telecommunication**, **AI**, **cloud infrastructure**, or **deep-tech startups**.
• Strong **communication and pitch skills**.
• Fluent in **English**; German is a strong plus.
• Bonus: experience in **regulatory or public sector programs** for AI or telecom.

Experience with:

• **Startup ecosystems**, VCs, and grant programs in Germany or EU.
• **B2B sales**, especially for enterprise or telco clients.
• Working in **early-stage environments** or co-founding roles.

Benefits

**Non-paid job** at the moment, equity share at the time of founding the company is considered.

• Co-founder equity in a deep-tech venture
• Opportunity to shape a **global-scale AI infrastructure solution**
• High-impact domain with backing from academic, industrial, and innovation networks
• Lead business strategy and directly influence roadmap and market positioning
• Represent the company in public, investor, and customer settings
• Access to EU innovation grants, startup accelerators, and advisors

If you’re excited about driving the **business and strategic side** of a deep-tech company — and want to build something from the ground up that combines AI, sustainability, and future networks — let’s talk!