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!