You roll up your sleeves when a startup pilots a new product with an SME.
You mediate between ambitious founders and companies looking to transform their processes.
You identify solutions with the potential to transform an industry — and ensure they make the leap to market.
You coach startups in early stages through critical growth phases.
You identify operational weaknesses and develop concrete solutions together with teams.
You support pilot projects from initiation and conception through to a successful market launch.
You build long-term partnerships with SMEs and corporate partners.
You orchestrate pilot projects between startups and corporate partners.
You facilitate innovation workshops and turn company challenges into concrete startup briefings.

Hands-on experience with startup DNA
2–3+ years of experience in a relevant industry or consulting environment — or you have founded a company yourself
Proven track record in building, scaling, or supporting startups or innovation projects; experience in an accelerator or incubator program is a plus
Hands-on mentality
You have coached startups through critical phases or have first-hand experience with those challenges
You enjoy solving complex problems with pragmatic solutions
You prefer working with prototypes and MVPs rather than 50-page concept documents
Your network includes decision-makers from established companies and the startup community
You know how to open doors — and keep them open.

You play a key role in the success of the next generation of startups
You will help develop an outstanding network of organizations and individuals in the startup ecosystem
We prioritize short communication lines and an open culture; we work closely and with shared motivation toward common goals. Join us and help shape our working culture.
Autonomy with tangible impact on new ventures and business models
The opportunity to actively shape startup ecosystems in Germany — beyond the usual hotspots

Startup Coach, Innovation Manager – Impact Startup Accelerator

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