Founders Associate (Part-time/Student Assistant)

Salary Competitive

Founders Associate (Part-Time, min. 24 h/week)

Company: Levitate Technology ApS

Location: Copenhagen/Herlev

Start: As soon as possible


About Us

Levitate Technology is a fast-growing Danish startup that makes sports and everyday prosthetics for amputees. Our mission is to give amputees better lives through innovative, affordable products. We're growing internationally, and we're looking for a Founders Associate to work closely with our Founder & CEO and keep the company running smoothly.


The Role

Your job is to keep things moving. You'll be the link between management, our team, and a wide range of external partners. You will take part in Management meetings, own key business processes and administer the systems the company runs on. You'll also support the CEO on strategic topics that shape where Levitate goes next. The role is broad and varied, with real responsibility from day one.


What You'll Be Part Of

  • Company building: helping build the processes and structures that support Levitate's growth.

  • Board meetings: helping prepare board materials and following decisions through, with a close view of strategic decision-making.

  • Funding and investor relations: supporting funding rounds and investor communication.


Responsibilities

  • Stakeholder communication: Be the main point of contact for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. This includes our external finance team, our bank, our insurance provider, and other partners.

  • Strategic projects: Support the CEO on strategic initiatives. This means preparing analyses, following up on company KPIs, and turning information into clear input for management and board decisions.

  • Systems administration: Act as admin for our company tools, including Shopify, Google Workspace, Slack, Claude and the rest of our stack. You'll manage users, access and permissions, and keep things organised.

  • HR and people operations: Support hiring, payroll, onboarding and offboarding, and day-to-day people operations. You'll work closely with management and external partners.

  • Meeting support: Organise and prepare internal and board meetings. This covers agendas, slides, minutes and follow-ups.

  • Documentation: Prepare documents, reports and presentations.

  • Confidentiality: Handle sensitive company, financial and employee information with discretion.


Who You Are

  • Enrolled in a relevant degree with at least one year of studies remaining, preferably a master's programme at Copenhagen Business School.

  • Relevant experience from a similar role, a startup, or a management support function.

  • Excellent written and spoken English.

  • Structured and reliable, with strong attention to detail.

  • Analytical, with an interest in strategy and how a company grows.

  • Comfortable juggling many topics and stakeholders at once, and able to take ownership without being told every step.

  • Confident with digital tools and quick to learn new systems.


Practical Information

  • Start date: As soon as possible.

  • Hours: minimum of 24 hours per week, flexible around your studies.

  • Location: Our office in Herlev, with the option to work from home. You'll be at the office at least 3 days a week.


What We Offer

  • A competitive part-time salary.

  • Direct collaboration with the Founder & CEO, with insight into strategy, board work and fundraising.

  • Real responsibility and a broad view across finance, HR, operations and systems.

  • A mission-driven, international team.

  • Flexibility to balance work with your studies.


How to Apply

Apply through The Hub with your CV and a short motivation statement explaining why this role suits you. We review applications on a rolling basis.


Levitate Technology ApS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

For more information or questions please contact us at mow@letslevitate.com

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Near public transit
Near public transit

Skill development
Skill development

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

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Working at
Levitate

At Levitate, we see ourselves as much more than just a prosthetics company—we are a movement dedicated to revolutionizing the way people live, move, and thrive. While many would label our products as prosthetics, we view them as groundbreaking tools that empower individuals to take control of their lives. Whether it’s running, playing sports, or simply enjoying an active lifestyle, we are on a mission to make mobility accessible to all, regardless of financial means or restrictive policies. Initially focused on the B2C market, Levitate is now expanding into B2B partnerships to increase our impact on a global scale. By collaborating with clinics, organizations, and healthcare systems, we are reshaping the world of prosthetics and providing advanced, affordable solutions to those in need. Our goal is to eliminate the cost and time barriers that often prevent individuals from accessing life-changing prosthetics. One of our proudest commitments is our work in Ukraine. In response to the devastating impact of war, we are providing prosthetic solutions to war victims—both veterans and civilians—offering them the chance to regain their mobility and independence. This initiative reflects our belief that everyone, no matter their circumstances, should have the opportunity to live an active and fulfilling life. Through cutting-edge technology and re-engineered processes, we have torn down the traditional barriers of cost and time. Our innovative approach makes it easy for anyone to obtain a high-performance sports prosthesis, empowering them to lead the life they want. Levitate is about more than products; we are about stories of transformation and the pursuit of dreams. Join us in our mission to make active living a choice, not a privilege.

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