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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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+).
• 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

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