Founder's Associate in Climate Tech Startup (f/m/d)

Job vacancy: From now on

Description

Great you are here!

Are you passionate about tackling climate change? Eager to make a real impact on the environment? Well, look no further - you’re in the perfect place!

We are looking for a Founder’s Associate to join our team in Cologne. As the founder's right-hand person, you will be a key member of our startup, working closely with our commercial co-founder, Frederick, to help drive business growth and development. You’ll provide crucial support across a broad range of strategic areas. Expect a steep learning curve, with hands-on training and mentorship from experienced founders.

Who we are:

Hyperheat is a young Climate Tech start-up with experienced founders and the goal of developing a renewable heat solution for energy-intensive industries. Basic industrial products, such as steel, cement, chemicals, glass, and paper, form the material basis of modern societies. However, the heat demand for their production is responsible for around 20% of human CO2 emissions (or 7,5 Gt CO2 each year) due to burning fossil fuels — therefore, it is one of the last major sectors without attractive, sustainable decarbonization solutions yet.

Hyperheat's products will provide a complete temperature range of up to 2000°C, making it a replacement for almost every gas burner in the industry. At the heart of the development is a durable and cost-effective electric heater that can provide industrial process heat 24/7 from PV and wind power when combined with thermal storage.

Your Responsibilities

- Assisting with strategic planning and technical and commercial decision-making.
- Managing high-priority projects and initiatives.
- Helping build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Supporting the organisation's development and internal processes while ensuring smooth operations as the company grows.
- Conducting research and analysis to support product and business development
- Manage fundraising pipelines and support the fundraising process.

What you’ll bring to the team

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Natural Sciences, Engineering or a related field.
- Tech-savvy
- A strong self-starter with a "get-things-done" mentality.
- Eager to learn how to build a company from the ground up.
- Dynamic, well-organized, and skilled at juggling multiple interdisciplinary
- Excellent writing, verbal, and presentation skills in both English and German