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
Experience & Skills:
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Currently studying business, engineering, computer science, or a related field – ideally at a top university
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Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
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Tech-savvy, curious, and excited to experiment with AI tools (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Aircall, 11x, Telli, etc.)
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Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable figuring things out independently
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Fluent in German and English, with empathy for craftsmen and small business owners
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(Bonus) Previous internship experience in tech, consulting or venture capital
Mindset & Working Style:-
Entrepreneurial: You take ownership and thrive in fast-moving environments
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Systems thinker: You bring order to chaos and document processes clearly
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Curious: You enjoy exploring tools, data, and automation to create scalable solutions
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Collaborative: You communicate openly and enjoy working cross-functionally with diverse teams
- ️ Why You'll Love Working With Us:
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Direct exposure to Smalt’s founders and Chiefs of Staff - learn from experienced operators and investors
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Competitive internship compensation
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Deutschlandticket or Urban Sports ClubMembership
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Steep learning curve at the intersection of tech, product, and operations
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Hybrid work setup (Berlin preferred)
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Flat hierarchies, fast feedback, and a supportive, ambitious team
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Real ownership and impactful projects from day one
Start: ASAP-
Duration: 3–6 months
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Location: Berlin (hybrid)
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Compensation: Competitive internship salary
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.
