Application Guide

How to Apply for Venture Development - Intern

at FixFirst - The OS for Circular Services & Products

🏢 About FixFirst - The OS for Circular Services & Products

FixFirst is building the operating system for circular services and products, with a mission to enable product longevity through repair to save up to 14 gigatons of CO2 by 2030. This makes them unique as they're tackling climate change through practical, scalable repair solutions rather than just awareness campaigns. Working here means contributing directly to a measurable environmental impact while operating at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and business innovation.

About This Role

As a Venture Development Intern at FixFirst, you'll be identifying and validating new business opportunities, shaping vision and strategy with founders, and testing ideas through partnerships or sales validation. This role is impactful because you'll directly influence how the company scales its circular economy solutions while gaining hands-on experience in venture building within a mission-driven startup environment.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching potential partnership opportunities in the morning, analyzing market data to validate a new business case, then collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in the afternoon to shape strategy. You'd likely spend time creating pitch materials for new ventures and testing ideas through rapid validation cycles while building your network in the circular economy space.

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🎯 Who FixFirst - The OS for Circular Services & Products Is Looking For

  • A senior Bachelor or early Master student in business or related field with first practical experience in startups, strategy consulting, or own projects
  • Someone who has created pitch decks, conducted research, and analyzed data to support business decisions
  • A pragmatic, curious, and organized individual who thrives in interdisciplinary teams and takes ownership of projects
  • Fluent in English (German and French are pluses) with demonstrated ability to learn from mistakes and test ideas rapidly

📝 Tips for Applying to FixFirst - The OS for Circular Services & Products

1

Quantify any previous startup or consulting experience with specific outcomes (e.g., 'researched 50 potential partners and identified 3 viable opportunities')

2

Include a portfolio link or attach 1-2 sample pitch decks you've created, ideally related to sustainability or circular economy

3

Demonstrate your understanding of circular economy principles by referencing specific FixFirst initiatives or their CO2 reduction targets

4

Highlight any interdisciplinary collaboration experience, especially in tech/sustainability cross-functional teams

5

If you have German or French language skills, explicitly mention how you'd use them to support partnerships or market validation

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with opportunity identification and validation in startup or consulting contexts', "How your skills in creating pitch decks and analyzing data align with FixFirst's venture development needs", 'Your passion for circular economy solutions and understanding of repair-based climate impact', 'Examples of taking ownership and learning from mistakes in previous projects']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → FixFirst's specific CO2 reduction methodology and how they calculate the 14 Gt by 2030 target
  • → Current partnerships or clients mentioned in their case studies or news articles
  • → The competitive landscape for circular economy platforms in Germany/Europe
  • → Their technology stack or platform approach to enabling repair services

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would identify and validate a new business opportunity for FixFirst's circular services platform
2 Describe a time you created a pitch deck for a new venture or initiative - what was your process and outcome?
3 How would you approach establishing partnerships with companies in the repair or circular economy space?
4 What metrics would you track to validate the success of a new venture initiative at FixFirst?
5 How do you balance pragmatism with vision when testing new ideas that might fail?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic sustainability enthusiasm without specific knowledge of circular economy or repair-focused solutions
  • Focusing only on academic achievements without demonstrating practical startup/consulting experience
  • Applying with a generic internship approach rather than showing how you'd specifically contribute to venture development

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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