Founding CMO - Chief Marketing Officer

In this role at TEKSPACE as a Co-Founder Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), you will be responsible for taking full ownership of brand building, demand generation, and growth strategy from day zero. This is a founding leadership position where you will work closely with the CEO and core team to build the marketing engine, with equity participation and long-term upside.

Key Responsibilities: - Brand Strategy & Positioning - Define and establish TEKSPACEs 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

• 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

• Digital Marketing Execution

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

• Community & Ecosystem Building

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

• 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

• Revenue & Monetization Support

- Support design of pricing strategy, conversion funnels
- Drive early-stage revenue experiments

What Were 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.

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 the 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

In this role, you will report to the CEO and work closely with the Founders / Board. In this role at TEKSPACE as a Co-Founder Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), you will be responsible for taking full ownership of brand building, demand generation, and growth strategy from day zero. This is a founding leadership position where you will work closely with the CEO and core team to build the marketing engine, with equity participation and long-term upside.

Key Responsibilities: - Brand Strategy & Positioning
- Define and establish TEKSPACEs 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

• 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

• Digital Marketing Execution

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

• Community & Ecosystem Building

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

• 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

• Revenue & Monetization Support

- Support design of pricing strategy, conversion funnels
- Drive early-stage revenue experiments

What Were 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 owne