Founder Associate (Product) - New SaaS Venture - 6-Month Contract

Location: Remote (EU)
Contract: 6-month engagement, as Freelance or Werkstudent:in (Germany)
Compensation: €2,400/month netto + VSOP (shares)

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Join Cardino , a German seed-stage VC-funded startup that launched its used EV marketplace in summer 2023 and, this year, unveiled a novel SaaS business line for enterprise B2B clients . Cardino is powering the future of vehicle remarketing by making buying and selling used cars easier - while propelling the energy transition toward sustainability.

We’re backed by leading global VCs like Point Nine, FJ Labs, and Rosberg Ventures , and our team comes from Berlin’s startup scene with experience at McKinsey, Rocket Internet, Vimcar, Tooltime, OLX, and Delivery Hero .

As a Founder Associate (Product) , you’ll work hands-on to shape our new SaaS venture. This is an entrepreneurial product role designed for individuals with ambitions to l aunch their own ventures in the future - perfect for those who want to build, learn, and take ownership like a founder from day one.

Tasks

• Assist in defining and executing the product roadmap
• Support feature ideation, user research, and market analysis
• Collaborate with engineering and design to bring ideas from concept to launch
• Track metrics, gather feedback, and suggest improvements
• Contribute to strategic discussions on product growth and scaling

Requirements

• First experience in a high‑paced environment (consulting, startup, or similar)
• First experience in Product Management or product‑related roles
• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership and initiative
• Past entrepreneurial experience (Founder Associate, startup founder, or side projects) is a strong plus

Benefits

• Hands‑on experience driving product development in a seed‑stage startup
• Direct mentorship from the founding team
• Fully remote work with team onsite opportunities in Berlin, Germany
• Exposure to VC‑backed startup growth and scaling
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement