Intern - Founder's Associate

Atopia is transforming how people access and experience arts and culture. Our VR and web-based platform enables museums, galleries, and heritage sites to create immersive, interactive virtual exhibitions using an easy drag-and-drop editor and publish them with a single click. These exhibitions are accessible on all major VR headsets and standard laptops, placing institutions on a shared platform where they can reach millions of culture enthusiasts worldwide who may not be able to visit in person. By offering playful, interactive storytelling, Atopia also helps institutions engage new generations in meaningful cultural experiences.

Based in Munich’s Neue Balan campus alongside industry leaders like Meta, Atopia operates as a remote-first company with an international team, dedicated to making arts and culture accessible to all.

The Role: The CEO’s Strategic Right Hand

Your Availability: At least 3 months

Are you a proactive, organized professional looking to work alongside a CEO in a high-growth environment? As Atopia’s Founder’s Associate, you will be the CEO’s strategic partner, providing hands-on support across a range of critical business areas—from project management and business development to research and operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the founder, gain insight into running a startup, and make a real impact in an innovative industry. The position is ideal for someone with a background in business or cultural management and experience in fields such as business development, growth marketing, or B2B marketing.

Tasks

• Direct Support in Strategy & Operations: Assist the CEO with daily operations, document preparation, meeting organization, and communications to ensure streamlined processes and effective time management.
• Project Management: Lead and manage own projects with world-leading museums, coordinating with internal teams to achieve business milestones and support the company's growth.
• Research & Market Analysis: Conduct industry research and competitive analysis, providing actionable insights that inform Atopia’s strategies and product decisions.
• Marketing & Growth: Collaborate with the marketing team to drive growth initiatives and enhance brand recognition within the museum and cultural sectors.
• Business Development: Support new partnership development within the cultural and media industries, helping expand Atopia’s network and reach.
• Financial Analysis: Help monitor key performance indicators, analyze data, and assist with budgeting, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

We’re looking for a proactive, adaptable team member who’s excited about arts and culture and ready to make a real impact. If you have a Background in Business, Cultural Management, or Marketing, at least a year of related experience, and a genuine passion for expanding access to cultural experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

• Self-driven, proactive, and reliable; passionate about executing entire processes independently and eager to take on responsibility and leadership
• Quick learner, adaptable, and growth-oriented
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills (Company Language)
• Skilled with data, metrics, and effective project management
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Deeply passionate about arts and culture, with a commitment to expanding its access

Benefits

• Professional Growth: Work closely with the CEO, gaining insight into all aspects of a high-growth startup.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation and impact.
• Remote-First Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with the option to work in our Munich office in the Neue Balan campus, surrounded by industry leaders like Meta.

If you’re ready to make a mark in the metaverse for arts and culture, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role.

PS: Research shows that men often apply when they meet around 60% of a job’s criteria, while women and marginalized groups typically apply only if they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box, we still encourage you to apply—we’d love to explore if you’re the right fit for our team.