AI & Automation Venture Development Intern (m/f/d)

Your mission at Mercanis

As an AI & Automation Venture Development Intern at Mercanis, you will sit at the intersection of business strategy and cutting-edge technology, building the operational backbone that scales our company. You'll identify high-impact opportunities across departments, design intelligent automation solutions, and measure their business impact. 
  
If you bring analytical thinking, genuine excitement for AI tools, and a hands-on execution mentality, this is the perfect opportunity to build a unique skill set that combines business acumen with AI fluency - and launch your career in the AI-driven economy. 

Your Responsibilities on this role

• Identify repetitive, time-consuming processes across teams and assess their automation potential, building business cases with ROI projections
• Design and deploy intelligent workflows using tools like n8n, Make.com, and modern AI platforms - integrating AI services into business processes
• Use AI coding assistants like Cursor to rapidly prototype and deploy solutions, even with minimal coding background
• Work closely with commercial, product, and operations teams to translate business needs into automation strategies
• Track KPIs and report on business impact of automation initiatives to leadership
• Monitor automated processes, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for scalability and reliability
• Stay ahead of AI and automation trends, bringing strategic recommendations on new tools and approaches to the team

Role requirements

• You are currently enrolled in or have recently completed studies in economics, business, analytics, or a related field - or have relevant professional experience (internships in consulting, operations, startups preferred)
• You have a genuine interest in AI tools and automation platforms (n8n, Make.com, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude) and enjoy turning business problems into automated solutions
• You bring strong analytical thinking and can spot inefficiencies in business processes, combined with a hands-on execution mentality
• You work independently as a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments - you prefer building solutions over writing reports
• You have basic coding knowledge (Python/JavaScript) OR experience using AI coding assistants like Cursor to build working solutions - or demonstrated ability to learn rapidly
• You can communicate your insights clearly in English (C1+) and German (C2 native-like) - both written and spoken; both languages are required

  
Please note: This role requires fluency in German at a native-like level (C2) and English (C1+). We would love for you to join us in our Berlin office - while we are flexible when needed, we believe great collaboration happens best when we are together. 

Why to join us here at Mercanis?

Mentorship & Growth: Work closely with experienced serial founders who actively support your personal and professional development 
Own Projects End-to-End: From identifying opportunities to building solutions to measuring impact - you'll drive initiatives independently with full accountability 
Become an AI-First Operator: Master tools like n8n, Cursor, and emerging AI platforms that are fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate 
Work Directly with Founders: Influence strategic decisions and shape company-wide processes rather than executing someone else's playbook 
Build a Rare Skill Set: Combine business acumen + AI fluency + hands-on automation expertise - invaluable for careers in VC, consulting, startups, or strategic operations 
Team Mindset: Join a curious, motivated team that experiments boldly, communicates openly, and constantly evolves - together and individually 
Culture of Appreciation: We grow together, celebrate wins as a team, and value honest exchange - both in day-to-day work and during regular team events 
Central Location: Our office is in the heart of Berlin's startup ecosystem - with great connections, great energy, and great people 
Your Setup, Your Choice: Work with the system of your choice - whether it's Apple, Windows, or Linux, you decide 
Competitive Salary & Equity: We offer you a competitive salary plus the opportunity to directly participate in Mercanis' success