Co-Founder (Product / Marketing) (Part-time, Equity only- No compensation)

Equity-Based | Remote + On-Ground (Hybrid) | No Fixed Pay Until Funding

Glad to connect regarding the Cofounder opportunity at [Startup Name] , an equity-based leadership role with full ownership on Product or Marketing. This role is entirely equity-driven , with no fixed pay until funding , and designed for someone ready to build a high-impact venture from Bhubaneswar.

Equity Structure (Clear & Transparent)

• Step 1 : 3–4 rounds of deep discussions to define your ownership area, leadership scope, and alignment.
• Step 2 : 1-month NDA Cohort — you work closely with me and the leadership team to test collaboration, drive small deliverables, and understand the ground reality.
• Step 3 : Cofounder Agreement is signed after the cohort.
• Step 4 : Equity is formally allotted only after funding when we register as a Pvt. Ltd.
• Step 5 : 5-year vesting with cliff + yearly vesting based on contribution, long-term commitment, and roadmap execution.
• Compensation begins only after seed / angel round. We are currently building a 25+ member founding team, all operating on equity.

About The Venture

We are building a next-gen platform from Bhubaneswar with national-level ambitions. Over the next 6–8 months , the focus is on :

• Validating the core product model
• Creating strong early traction in Odisha markets
• Building scalable processes for product, marketing, partnerships, and tech
• Preparing the company for fundraising and national expansion

Our broader purpose : build a high-impact, scalable venture from East India that can become a category leader in India.

Your Role as a Cofounder (Product / Marketing)

If You Are a Product Expert

• Own end-to-end product strategy, wireframes, feature roadmap, and execution
• Build the first MVP and lead user research / testing
• Collaborate with tech team to ensure smooth delivery
• Translate business goals into product specs and measurable outcomes
• Create a product culture focused on usability, metrics, and customer value

If You Are a Marketing Expert

• Lead brand building, demand generation, and growth strategy for Odisha + pan-India
• Own all marketing channels — digital, partnerships, events, and campaigns
• Build strong GTM strategies and launch plans
• Drive community building, influencer partnerships, and local activation
• Build repeatable marketing systems that scale as we grow

Common Cofounder Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of your vertical
• Work closely with founder on vision, strategy, fundraising, and team building
• Build processes, teams, experiments, and systems from zero
• Operate with autonomy, speed, and founder mindset
• Scale the brand from Bhubaneswar to pan-India markets

Who We're Looking For

• Based in Bhubaneswar or willing to be partially on-ground
• 4–10 years of strong Product or Marketing experience
• Proven track record with early-stage startups or fast-paced environments
• Someone who can independently lead, execute, and scale
• A builder mindset — not a job-seeker, but a partner

Skills : marketing,partnerships,ownership,building,leadership,product,strategy

Skills Required

product strategy , marketing partnerships, Leadership, ownership , Building