Co-Founder & CTO – Stayzaa (Equity-Based | Gujarat Only)

About Stayzaa

India’s next curated stay platform

quality over quantity

👉 You can explore our live MVP here: https://stayzaa.vercel.app/

pre-launch stage

Why Join Stayzaa as Co-Founder & CTO?

founder opportunity

Joining at this stage means you get:

• A

  significant equity stake (4–10%)

  in a high-potential startup.
• The chance to

  build the tech DNA of Stayzaa

  from scratch.
• Full autonomy to

  architect, innovate, and scale systems

  .
• Direct collaboration with the founding team on

  vision, funding, and growth

  .
• A chance to build something iconic in the

  hospitality + real estate tech

  space.

create a legacy product, lead teams, and scale a company from zero to thousands of bookings

Responsibilities

hands-on execution, leadership, and long-term strategy

1. Technology Leadership

• Define and lead Stayzaa’s

  tech vision and product roadmap

  .
• Translate business needs into scalable, secure, and reliable systems.
• Stay ahead of the curve in

  travel-tech innovations, AI, and automation

  .

1. Product Development

• Refine and expand the current MVP to make it

  launch-ready

  .
• Build and enhance modules like

  search, booking, payments, property management, and AI concierge

  .
• Ensure mobile-first and seamless

  UI/UX across web and app

  platforms.

1. Architecture & Scaling

• Architect backend systems for

  scalability (100 → 1000+ properties)

  .
• Integrate

  map-based search, OTA filters, and dynamic pricing

  .
• Set up cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and deployment workflows.

1. Team Building & Leadership

• Build, hire, and mentor a

  world-class tech team in Gujarat

  .
• Define engineering culture, processes, and best practices.
• Take ownership of technology decisions as a true co-founder.

1. Collaboration & Growth

• Work closely with the CEO & founding team to align tech with

  business strategy and fundraising goals

  .
• Be actively involved in

  investor pitches, due diligence, and scaling conversations

  .
• Drive tech decisions that directly impact

  revenue, user acquisition, and market leadership

  .

Qualifications

builder, leader, and entrepreneur

Must-Haves:

• Strong experience in

  full-stack development

  (React, Next.js, Supabase/Postgres, Tailwind).
• Hands-on expertise in

  system design, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Supabase), APIs, and integrations

  .
• Understanding of

  AI, automation, and personalization

  in consumer platforms.
• Experience in building and scaling

  consumer-facing products

  .
• Entrepreneurial spirit: willingness to work without fixed salary, resilience, and long-term mindset.
• Location:

  Must be based in Gujarat

  (Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara preferred).
• Commitment: Ready to

  work full-time for 3–5 years

  .

Nice-to-Haves (Bonus):

• Experience in travel, hospitality, or real estate tech.
• Prior experience as a startup founder, CTO, or early-stage tech lead.
• Strong network in Gujarat’s startup/tech ecosystem.

What’s on the Table

• Equity:

  4–10% (negotiable, tied to role & contribution; 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff).

• Capital Contribution:

  ₹1 Lakh — mandatory as

  skin-in-the-game for runway growth

  .

• Salary:

  Zero until traction → stable revenue → funding.

• Commitment:

  Full-time, 3–5 years to build an enduring category leader.

Important Notes

• This is

  not a salaried job

  . It’s a

  co-founder role

  . Please apply only if you are ready to take entrepreneurial risk in exchange for equity upside.
• The

  ₹1 Lakh commitment

  is a symbolic founder contribution — not buying shares, but ensuring serious skin-in-the-game.
• Equity will

  vest over 4 years (1-year cliff)

  to ensure long-term alignment.
• We are looking for

  builders, not employees

  .

Our Stage & Next Steps

• Stayzaa’s MVP is live and functional.
• We are

  30–45 days away from launch

  .
• Once this position is filled, the CTO will work closely with the CEO to finalize the tech stack, refine the MVP, and launch at scale.
• Post-launch, we will actively pursue

  fundraising and rapid scaling

  .

hospitality tech in India

Apply via our Founder Interest Form: https://nzv0eqw5e1d.typeform.com/to/SrGO5G8e .

or DM directly if you believe you’re the right fit.