Deine Aufgaben
1. Review and evaluate startup applications across software/AI deep tech domain, identifying high-potential teams and concepts ready for scale.
2. Coach and guide early-stage founders on their path to becoming unicorns: organize onboarding calls, structure personalized support journeys, and serve as a long-term sparring partner on strategy, product development, fundraising, and growth.
3. Design and continuously improve our Start-Up coaching program: leverage global best practices, create frameworks, and provide founders with actionable tools, feedback, and access to resources.
4. Build and grow a powerful founder support network: expand our mentor pool, engage seasoned entrepreneurs and domain experts, and ensure our startups benefit from hands-on guidance.
5. Stay on the pulse of the global Start-Up ecosystem: continuously monitor trends, technologies, and shifts in the market to inform our strategic direction and provide future-proof insights to our teams.
6. Shape the future of TUM Venture Labs by improving internal processes, data workflows (CRM), and structural foundations to elevate our position as Europe’s leading deep tech Start-Up Hub.
Dein Profil
7. Master’s student with practical experience as a working student, intern, or research assistant - ideally in tech driven environments or innovation, Start-Ups or VCs.
8. Academic background in business, entrepreneurship, computer science, or a related field, providing a basic understanding of Start-Ups as well as emerging technologies in software/AI field.
9. Strong passion for Start-Ups, especially in the software and AI space; any experience in deep tech is a plus.
10. Motivation to engage with the growing Start-Up ecosystem in Heilbronn and collaborate on-site with team members and stakeholders at the local campus.
11. Hands-on mindset with a commitment to excellence and consistently high-quality delivery.
12. Curiosity and openness to explore new topics, combined with a proactive attitude toward solving challenges in Start-Up support.
13. Team-oriented approach, ready to contribute and collaborate across functions and projects.
14. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with basic German proficiency and the confidence to interact effectively across internal and external teams.
Deine Vorteile
15. A unique opportunity to shape and contribute to TUM Venture Labs’ mission of building Europe’s leading deep tech innovation hub, right from the heart of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
16. Real responsibility from day one: work hands-on in an innovative and fast-paced environment, closely collaborating with the management team and helping shape the strategy of our Start-Up Support Program.
17. A culture of flat hierarchies and high ownership, with room to explore your ideas and grow alongside a dynamic, ambitious, and supportive team.
18. Immersion in a vibrant and well-connected startup ecosystem in Heilbronn - working shoulder-to-shoulder with exceptional talents, founders, mentors, and industry experts.
19. A modern workspace at the Campus Founders Hub, surrounded by startup teams, and ecosystem partners.
20. Exposure to top early-stage Start-Ups, innovators, and venture capitalists - both locally and across Germany and Europe.
21. A steep learning curve and deep insights into the Start-Up landscape, venture building, and deep tech innovation - perfect for anyone curious to explore future career paths in tech, entrepreneurship, innovation, or venture capital.