koppla is building the next-gen collaborative scheduling platform for construction. Our goal is to become the operating system for construction planning: helping project teams coordinate work, identify delays early, and keep complex projects on track.
As a Founder’s Associate at koppla, you will work directly with our Founder & CEO on the highest-impact topics across the business. Over the next 6–12 months, you will help us define the next stage of koppla by working on strategy, finance and operations topics. Going forward we will find your path, seeing if you want to stay broad (future Chief of Staff, Operations Lead) or specialize into a role like GTM engineering. Compensation: €60k-70k + equity Location:Berlin (Hybrid, 3+ days/week in office)
About koppla
At koppla, we're a fun and ambitious team on a mission to help the construction industry build more efficiently. We're already partnering with top construction companies and delivering impressive results for our customers (multi-months speed-ups discovered through koppla).
Our ambitions are backed by leading VCs (Earlybird, Newion) and industry angels as we tackle a billion-dollar opportunity problem in an underdigitized and underserved market.
Our culture is core to who we are and we've built one we're genuinely proud of. We aspire to create an environment of few but very high-performing team members (similar to Netflix or Ashby).
What you'll be doing
In addition to supporting the Founder and owning day-to-day operational work, you will lead GTM & strategic projects end to end with real responsibility. Examples include:
Strengthening our GTM engine by analyzing opportunities and introducing new tools
Exploring new market segments and assessing the value of investing in them
Kicking off international expansion by creating launch plans for new markets
Revamping our pricing model by applying key learnings
Who we're looking for
This role is ideal for an early-career generalist and future founder who wants to work closely with the CEO in a fast-moving environment. You are likely a great fit if:
You have a strong academic background in business, management, economics, or a related field
You are early in your career (internships, just graduated, or just a bit of experience).
You have experience in fast-paced environments such as a startup, consulting, or venture capital.
You are fluent in German and English.
You are pragmatic and hands-on, and you focus on what the business needs.
You have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, and you know when to proactively report back.
You are a structured thinker and tech-savvy
You thrive in ambiguity, can context-switch quickly, and take ownership without needing perfect structure.
A culture with a focus on transparency, respect, ownership, collaboration and the well-being of each team member on this exciting journey.
An environment that values hard-work while still allowing work-life/family integration through 28 days PTO, flexible working hours, workation and a hybrid setup.
Dog-friendly office in Berlin with free lunch, besides beverages and snacks as well as a home office budget at start.
And more: Annual personal training budget of 1,500€ (FTE), Company supported pension Scheme (”BAV”, 30% contribution), Urban Sports Club Membership, home office budget and more.
