About Us

At Sloyd, we're on a mission to revolutionize 3D asset creation with cutting-edge technology. Our team is dedicated to pushing boundaries, building innovative platforms, and empowering creators across industries to bring their ideas to life faster and easier. 

We’re an early-stage startup on a mission to make 3D creation fast, easy, and accessible. Our tools are used by creators, game developers, and designers to build optimized, customizable 3D assets. 

Backed by some of the best investors in the world like a16z (Facebook, Instagram, AirBnB ++), using cutting-edge tech and a small, passionate team, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for a sharp, curious, and driven Founders Associate to join us for the ride.

Role Overview

As a Founders Associate Intern, you’ll work directly with the founding team and get a front-row seat to the rollercoaster of building and scaling a startup. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role with lots of variety—perfect for someone who loves learning, solving problems, and making things happen.

Key Responsibilities

You'll work closely with especially the CEO and assist in a wide range of tasks:

• Assist with market research, competitor analysis, and user insights

• Support operations and internal processes (think: finance, admin, planning)

• Help prepare pitch decks and investor materials

• Be part of fundraising efforts and potential grant applications (like EU funding)

• Engage with users and analytics to gather feedback and improve the product

• Jump into strategic projects and help us move faster across the board

• Set up and improve email marketing to improve conversions and retention

What We’re Looking For

• Self-Starter: You’re proactive, organized, and hungry to learn.  A driven individual who can manage tasks with minimal supervision
  
  
• You love startups and want to understand how they work from the inside
  
  
• Strong communicator in English (bonus if you speak other languages)
  
  
• Interested in tech, design, gaming, or 3D is a plus—but not required
  
  
• You’re not afraid to take ownership and try new things
  
  
• Research Skills: Ability to gather, synthesize, and present data to improve our product

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Management, or a related field at BI Norwegian Business School.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. CEO is however Norwegian, so most work will be in Norwegian, but the rest of the team is mostly international.
• Experience: Previous experience in starting a business, website, or other side hustle is highly preferred.

What We Offer

• Hands-on Experience: Work on a high-impact project with daily interaction with the CEO
• Learning & Development: Gain valuable insights into business strategy, innovation, and the startup ecosystem in a fast-growing tech company.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders.
• Flexible Work: Remote and flexible work hours that can accommodate your academic schedule.