As a Founder’s Associate at Consultport, you work closely with the founders on strategic and operational projects, managing cross-functional projects and driving business growth. This position offers hands-on experience in scaling a startup, ideal if you are ready to take ownership and make an impact.
René Müller joined Consultport in May 2025 as Founder’s Associate, and become Product Manager of the company’s Freelance Management System. In this article, he shares his experiences, learnings, and excitement for what’s ahead!
What’s your background, and how did you first get introduced to Consultport?
I studied Business Administration at Humboldt University in Berlin and later completed a Master in Management at Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon. During my studies and internships, I developed a strong interest in strategy, technology, and data-driven decision-making.
I was particularly drawn to fast-paced environments where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Consultport immediately stood out to me because of its mission to transform the consulting industry and the opportunity to work closely with the founders.
Can you tell us about your role at Consultport?
At Consultport, I work as both a Founder’s Associate and Product Manager, focusing on building our Freelance Management System (FMS).
I’m responsible for developing this new B2B SaaS product from the ground up. This includes market research, defining the business case and pricing logic, shaping the feature roadmap, and contributing to the go-to-market strategy. At the same time, I support our CEO and co-founder on strategic projects across the company, which means my role combines product development, strategy, and execution.
What excited me the most was that I was actively contributing from day one, researching new opportunities, building relationships with clients, and speaking with both top-tier management consultants and corporate managers on eye level.
How have your responsibilities evolved from internship to Founder’s Associate?
No two days look exactly the same, and this variety of projects keeps the role very dynamic. My responsibilities shift from client-facing business development to more strategic, internal project management. I work directly with our CEO on a variety of projects, from aligning with his vision to managing timelines and budgets for the most promising initiatives.
It’s been exciting to take on more ownership and see how my work directly impacts the company’s growth. The scope of my role has broadened significantly, and every day presents new challenges that push me to grow!
Can you share a project that impacted your professional growth?
One project that stands out is helping build Consultport’s Freelance Management System. From the beginning, I worked on identifying the market opportunity, defining the product concept, and building the business case for launching the SaaS solution. Seeing the product evolve from an idea into a platform used by clients has been incredibly rewarding.
Projects like this show how much ownership you can have in the role.
What excites you most about Consultport’s vision?
What excites me most is the opportunity to help reshape how companies access expertise. The consulting industry is evolving rapidly, and platforms like Consultport are playing an important role in that transformation.
Being part of building innovative products that support this shift makes the work both challenging and very motivating.
What advice would you give to someone considering the Founder’s Associate role at Consultport?
If you’re thinking about this role, my biggest advice is to embrace ownership. This isn’t the kind of job where you’re told what to do every step of the way, you’ll need to take initiative, think independently, and push your projects forward. It’s demanding, but the rewards are worth it. Be ready to learn a lot, grow quickly, and make a real impact.
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