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

• Cofounder (Product/Marketing) — Bhubaneswar
  

[Startup Name]

entirely equity-driven

no fixed pay until funding

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

next-gen platform

6–8 months

• 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
  

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