⭐️ Your Impact:
As a Venture Development Intern (m/f/d) at Smalt, you’ll connect the dots between Product, Operations, and Growth. You’ll help design the systems, automations, and playbooks that enable Smalt – and our network of Meister-led craft partners – to scale efficiently.
You’ll gain first-hand exposure to the challenges and opportunities of a high-growth startup, working side by side with our leadership team to drive operational excellence and product innovation.
As Intern Venture Developer, you will:
* Set up integrations and automations (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Smalt tech) to streamline internal processes
* Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product and strategy decisions
* Develop and document SOPs and playbooks for our internal backoffice teams
* Support partner onboarding workshops and create structured materials for our training library
* Maintain and update key financial and operational models (basic P&L and forecasting inputs)
* Help structure our product management process: collect feature ideas, support PRD creation, and manage prioritization
* Build a scalable template library for partner app questionnaires
* Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff team on ad-hoc strategic projects across Product, Operations, and Growth
✨ What Makes You a Great Fit:
Experience & Skills:
* Currently studying business, engineering, computer science, or a related field – ideally at a top university
* Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
* Tech-savvy, curious, and excited to experiment with AI tools (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Aircall, 11x, Telli, etc.)
* Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable figuring things out independently
* Fluent in German and English, with empathy for craftsmen and small business owners
* (Bonus) Previous internship experience in tech, consulting or venture capital
Mindset & Working Style:
* Entrepreneurial: You take ownership and thrive in fast-moving environments
* Systems thinker: You bring order to chaos and document processes clearly
* Curious: You enjoy exploring tools, data, and automation to create scalable solutions
* Collaborative: You communicate openly and enjoy working cross-functionally with diverse teams
☀️ Why You'll Love Working With Us:
* Direct exposure to Smalt’s founders and Chiefs of Staff - learn from experienced operators and investors
* Competitive internship compensation
* Deutschlandticket or Urban Sports ClubMembership
* Steep learning curve at the intersection of tech, product, and operations
* Hybrid work setup (Berlin preferred)
* Flat hierarchies, fast feedback, and a supportive, ambitious team
* Real ownership and impactful projects from day one
* Start: ASAP
* Duration: 3–6 months
* Location: Berlin (hybrid)
* Compensation: Competitive internship salary
About us
Smalt is the AI-first backoffice and growth engine that empowers skilled tradespeople to become entrepreneurs.
We support craftsmen in starting and scaling their businesses by providing a digital backoffice – from setup, company registration & launch, to offer creation, invoicing, documentation, talent retention, and revenue growth tools.
Smalt is building the tech-first backbone to solve the labour productivity gap and create an abundance of craft entrepreneurs globally.
Since inception in 2023, we have raised €12M from leading venture capital firms including General Catalyst, Owl Ventures, noa, and others.
We’ve built strong revenue traction (€4–5M+) in our integrated service delivery business and are now rapidly expanding our partner network model.