Strategy & Operations Lead (m/f/d) - AI procurement Startup Berlin

Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire

Location: Berlin, Germany

Work side-by-side with world-class founders (Timo, Leo and Erik)  to reinvent public procurement in Europe using AI.

Unfortunately we are not able to sponsor visas - you'll need an existing work permit

About Forgent AI

At Forgent AI, we’re building intelligent infrastructure to fix one of Europe’s most complex and high-impact systems: public procurement. This €2 trillion market is plagued by inefficiency, limited access, and lack of transparency—and we’re here to change that.

We’re applying cutting-edge AI to help governments spend smarter and fairer, with real-world impact from day one. This is not a research lab. It’s messy data, thorny edge cases, and national-scale problems that need urgent solving.

We're backed by Cherry Ventures and leading angels from OpenAI, DeepMind, Meta, and Babbel. Our founding team has previously raised >€500M and built AI systems at global scale.

The Role: 

This is a unique opportunity to join Forgent AI at the ground floor. As a Strategy & Operations Lead, you'll operate at the heart of the company—partnering directly with the founders on everything from GTM to product strategy, tech ops, hiring, and investor relations. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and get a 360° view of what it takes to build a venture-backed AI startup from scratch.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a force multiplier to the founders—owning strategic and operational projects across product, GTM, tech, and fundraising
  
  
• Solve high-priority, cross-functional problems with speed and autonomy
  
  
• Build and refine internal processes as we scale from zero to one
  
  
• Partner with engineering and product teams to bring new features to market
  
  
• Represent Forgent externally with partners, suppliers, and early customers
  
  
• Contribute to company building: hiring, culture, and roadmap planning
  
  

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

• Have 2–3 years of experience in a fast-paced, analytical environment (e.g., top-tier consulting, investment banking, or high-growth startups)
  
  
• Are a generalist who “never drops the ball” and loves making things happen
  
  
• Bring sharp problem-solving skills and a bias toward action
  
  
• Thrive in ambiguity and are hungry to learn fast
  
  
• Are based in Berlin (or eager to relocate)
  
  
• Have strong communication skills—in English (German is a bonus)
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Work side-by-side with top-tier founders and shape a company from day one
  
  
• Full exposure to early-stage company building—from product to fundraising
  
  
• A fast track to owning and launching a new Forgent product within 18–24 months
  
  
• Competitive compensation, including equity
  
  
• A mission that matters—and tech that scale. More insights here: Why joining Forgent
  
  

Join us at Forgent AI and help build the future of public procurement—powered by AI, driven by purpose.

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