TEKSPACE is building a structured ecosystem to take ideas from concept → validation → incubation → investment. We are looking for a Founding CMO – Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) who will take full ownership of brand building, demand generation, and growth strategy from day zero. This is not a traditional salaried role. This is a founding leadership position where you build the marketing engine alongside the CEO and core team, with equity participation and long-term upside.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand Strategy & Positioning

• Define and establish TEKSPACE’s brand identity as a premium, structured innovation platform
• Craft messaging aligned with “Turning Ideas into Reality”
• Build trust-driven positioning for founders, students, and investors

2. Growth & Demand Generation

• Design and execute go-to-market strategy
• Build inbound funnels for:
  • Idea submissions
  • Startup founders
  • Students & professionals
• Drive lead generation through digital, partnerships, and offline channels

3. Digital Marketing Execution

• Own all digital channels:
  • LinkedIn (primary)
  • Instagram / YouTube (storytelling)
  • Website funnels & landing pages
• Run campaigns: SEO, performance marketing, email automation

4. Community & Ecosystem Building

• Build TEKSPACE as a founding CMO & innovator community
• Create engagement loops:
  • Events, webinars, workshops
  • Startup showcases
• Develop partnerships with colleges, incubators, and networks

5. Product Marketing Alignment

• Work closely with CEO and product team to:
  • Position idea evaluation platform
  • Communicate value of AI-based idea validation
• Translate features into clear user benefits

6. Revenue & Monetization Support

• Support design of:
  • Pricing strategy
  • Conversion funnels
• Drive early-stage revenue experiments

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in marketing, growth, or brand building
• Experience in startups, digital-first businesses, or platforms
• Ability to execute independently (0 → 1 stage)
• Strategic thinking + hands-on execution mindset
• Strong storytelling and communication skills
• High ownership and long-term commitment mindset

What This Role Is NOT

• Not a fixed-salary marketing job
• Not a short-term consulting assignment
• Not a support function

This is a core founding role with real ownership and accountability

Compensation Structure

• Equity Participation: (To be discussed – typically 3% to 8% depending on profile)
• Salary:Deferred until:
  • Revenue generation OR
  • Funding round / positive cash flow
• Vesting Structure:
  • 1-year cliff
  • 3–4 year vesting
  • Performance-linked milestones

Why Join TEKSPACE

• Opportunity to build a category-defining platform
• Work directly with founders (CEO + core team)
• Shape the entire growth engine from scratch
• Long-term wealth creation through equity
• Build a brand that impacts innovation ecosystem

Ideal Candidate Mindset

• Thinks like a founder, not an employee
• Comfortable with uncertainty
• Values long-term upside over short-term salary
• Wants to build something meaningful from zero

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: CEO
• Works closely with: Founders / Board