Founder's Associate - Intern

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Place of work: Berlin, Germany

Start date: As early as possible

Type of position: Internship (full-time)

We are looking for a Founder’s Associate - Intern (f/m/d) to join us in harnessing the power of fermentation technology to create the most sustainable, healthy, and tasty alternative protein products! This is a unique opportunity to work on practical solutions to some of the biggest problems facing our world: ecosystem collapse, climate change, and meeting the world’s growing protein demand. Join us to help shape the future of our global food system!

Who we are:

We are an early-stage biotech company on a mission to unlock the potential of fermentation to revolutionise the animal protein industry. Our team is united by a shared passion for our mission, combining scientific and business skills to create a fast-paced and collaborative culture! We are backed by some of Europe’s leading FoodTech and ClimateTech VC investors and are based in Berlin and Leipzig. 

The role:

As a Founder’s Associate at Pacifico, you’ll work directly with the CEO and leadership team to help drive the company’s most important priorities: spanning strategy, execution, and growth. This is a high-ownership, fast-paced role at the center of the business, where you’ll turn insights into action, lead cross-functional initiatives, and help build the foundations for scaling.

Your main tasks:

• Partner with the CEO: Act as a thought partner to leadership - structuring decisions, solving problems, and keeping priorities moving
• Shape strategy with insights: Research the alternative protein space (customers, partners, competitors) and translate findings into clear recommendations driving our strategy yourself
• Own key initiatives: Drive cross-functional projects end-to-end, from planning to execution, ensuring milestones are delivered
• Build for scale: Improve processes and operating routines that help the team run faster and more effectively as Pacifico grows
• Support growth & fundraising: Help with hiring and core business ops, and contribute to fundraising preparation and investor communications

What you need to succeed in this role:

We’re looking for people who take initiative, move quickly, and are happy to roll up their sleeves.

• A passion for our core mission 
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g., business, management, business informatics - or another field that shows strong analytical and execution skills)
• First hands-on experience through internships or projects, ideally in startups, tech, consulting, or other fast-paced environments
• Strong “get-things-done” mindset: you take initiative, own outcomes, and follow through
• Sharp problem-solver who stays calm in ambiguity and enjoys moving quickly with
• Excellent communication skills in English (German is not required, but is a plus) 

Why join

• Be part of building Pacifico from the ground up, with meaningful ownership from day one
• Learn fast through close collaboration with the founders and our diverse team
• Great setup in the heart of Berlin- our office in Berlin-Mitte with barista-level coffee on tap 
• Perks that make your life easier - regular team events, USC sports membership/ Deutschlandticket

Please apply if you want to play a key role in the development and scale-up of cutting-edge solutions to global problems in a fun, intellectually challenging, and fast-paced environment! 

Application process

We will review applications on a rolling basis and are committed to unbiased assessment. We value ​​diversity and we actively commit to equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their gender, origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, or sexual identity.