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Founder's Associate Intern

Zurich, Switzerland | office/hybrid | full-time

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mimic is an early stage deep tech robotics & AI start-up based in Zurich and supported by leading VCs. We give industry workers a helping hand for tedious manual labour tasks and mitigate labour shortages with a versatile automation platform. Our automation solutions, driven by dexterous robotic hands and cutting edge AI trained on human observations, bring a new level of AI embodiment to the real world.

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We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Founder’s Associate to join our team part-time as a working student or full-time for a temporary placement of at least 6 months with the possibility of a full-time position afterwards. You will work directly in close collaboration with the founders and gain unique insights into building and scaling a high-tech start-up within the quickly evolving generative AI & robotics space. Your support in business development, customer acquisition and operations management will directly impact the company’s success.​ This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working at the intersection of technology and business, and eager to learn from top entrepreneurs and some of the best talents in the robotics space.

 

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the founders on high-impact strategic initiatives (e.g. setting up a marketing strategy)

  • Support business development efforts, including market research and customer outreach

  • Supporting customer acquisition process and management of pilot projects with big industry players

  • Supporting marketing initiatives (e.g., LinkedIn posts)

  • Organizing events, workshops and team activities

  • Support hiring the brightest minds for various roles in our company

 

Requirements

  • Close to Bachelor or Master graduation or recently graduated.

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in business, engineering, or a related field

  • Practical experience from internships in consulting, startups, scale-ups, tech companies, or from entrepreneur/startup associations is favourable.

  • Ambition and entrepreneurial mindset to make things happen

  • Ability to work with little guidance and proactively collaborate with multiple stakeholders across and outside the organization.

  • ‘Business’ sense and analytical skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and/or German (C1)

 

At mimic you will have the opportunity to shape a robotics & AI company from the ground up. In flat hierarchies you will work directly with the founders and some of the best talents in the robotics space. At mimic, you are accepted for who you are. As part of our journey towards building a diverse and inclusive environment we encourage everyone to apply and we are looking forward to you bringing along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives. Join us at the forefront of the AI and robotics revolution and contribute to shaping the future of industrial automation!

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Please send your application documents, including CV and relevant certificates or references to:

hiring@mimicrobotics.com

 
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