Working Student Venture Development (m/w/d)

As a Venture Development Working Student (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 Working Student 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

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

• 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

• 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
• Hours: 15-20 hrs per week (flexible around your studies, full-time possible during semester breaks)
• Location: Berlin (hybrid)
• Compensation: Competitive working student salary