Founders' Associate Intern

Job Title: Founder's Associate Intern (m/f/d) Location: Remote (Europe) or in person in Milan/ Munich Duration: 3-6 months Start Date: As soon as possible Language: English and Italian (German, Spanish, or French is a plus) About Quotabus Quotabus is a mobility-tech company redefining group transportation. We help bus companies scale their operations on autopilot and travelers book their experiences seamlessly. We're at an exciting early stage – piloting, learning, building – and we're looking for our next team member to join us on the ride. If you're passionate about technology, mobility, and creating real impact in a sector that's ripe for innovation, we'd love for you to join us on the ride. Your role: The Founders' right hand As a Founder's Associate Intern, you'll work side by side with the founders on the most important strategic and operational challenges facing Quotabus. You'll be exposed to all aspects of startup building. This is a high-responsibility, high-growth role for someone who wants to learn what it really takes to build a company from scratch. Strategy & Growth Support the founders in refining Quotabus' go-to-market strategy. Identify and explore new market opportunities, customer segments, strategic partners. Analyze performance metrics and propose actionable improvements. Operations & Process Building Set up tools and workflows (e.g., CRM, dashboards, automations) to boost efficiency. Coordinate with tech, design, and external agencies on feature rollouts. Product & Customer Insights Support product testing, QA, and onboarding processes. Create documentation, how-tos, and customer-facing materials. Business Development & Partnerships Assist in researching, acquiring, and onboarding new operators and partners. Prepare pitch decks, demos, and materials to clearly communicate Quotabus' value. Fundraising Support the preparation of investor materials (e.g., pitch decks, one-pagers, metrics) Conduct research on relevant funds, angel investors, and financing instruments. You will be a great fit if... You're curious, proactive, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves. You think like an entrepreneur—structured, resourceful, and outcome-driven. You love working on 0-to-1 or 1-10 projects and thrive with ambiguity. You speak fluently in English and Italian (bonus if also in French, Spanish, or German). You're analytical but you also feel comfortable with making decisions from incomplete data. Ideally you've had first work or internship experience. You're passionate about tech, mobility, and in general solving real problems for people. And above all, you enjoy working collaboratively and lifting others up. Why join Quotabus? Shape the future of a multi-billion € industry: Help modernize an untapped frontiers of mobility and be part of building a product that truly solves pain points for both customers and operators. Work directly with the founders (ex Flix, Delivery Hero, EY, Entrepreneurs): You'll be at the heart of strategic decisions, learning how to build a startup from 0 to 1, and getting full exposure to all functions. Real ownership, real impact: You'll be running your own projects, launching experiments, solving problems, and shaping how we grow. Startup speed with structure: We move fast, but with intention. You'll be part of a lean, experienced team that values learning, execution, and momentum. Flexibility & remote-first mindset: Work from anywhere in Europe, or join us in Milan or Münich for in-person collaboration when it makes sense. Grow with us: Get direct guidance from founders and learn what it takes to build a company from the ground up, taking ownership of complex challenges. ️ Interview Process We keep things fast, friendly, and focused on getting to know each other: Intro Call with Carlo (co-founder): A casual conversation to learn more about you, your motivation, and your background - and give you the chance to ask us anything about Quotabus. Case Study: A short take-home exercise or live case to understand how you think, structure ideas, and approach real startup challenges. Second Interview with co-founder: Deep dive into your experience, your working style, and your potential role within Quotabus. We'll also explore how we can support your growth. Ready to join? If you're excited to help build something meaningful from the ground up—and want a front-row seat to the realities of early-stage entrepreneurship - we'd love to hear from you. Apply directly via Linkedin, send your CV to hello@quotabus.com, or simply reach out to us via DM on Linkedin.