As a Co-Founder for YouReads.com, a SaaS-based digital publishing platform, you will have the exciting opportunity to lead the growth and scaling of our innovative marketplace. With a minimum of 7 years of experience in SaaS product growth, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our platform and driving its success. YouReads.com serves as a digital publishing marketplace that enables independent writers, professional publishers, and editorial teams to create, distribute, and monetize their content globally. Our ad-free platform supports various forms of content, including articles, magazines, newsletters, and books, providing creators with a cost-free way to reach a wide audience of readers worldwide. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the product strategy, growth, and go-to-market execution of YouReads. Your key responsibilities will include driving SaaS scaling initiatives, enhancing user engagement, and implementing monetization strategies. Additionally, you will build and oversee high-performing cross-functional teams and collaborate closely with the founding team on business development, partnerships, and fundraising efforts. To be successful in this position, you should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in scaling SaaS products from early stages to significant traction. A proven track record in executing growth strategies from 0 to 1 is essential, along with a strong business acumen and a deep understanding of product and technology. While experience in content, publishing, or the creator economy is preferred, it is not mandatory. An entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on execution ability are key attributes we are looking for in potential candidates. As a Co-Founder of YouReads, you will receive an equity stake in our launch-ready, feature-complete platform, providing you with a unique opportunity to shape a global product that empowers creators. Your contributions will directly impact the product, brand, and growth trajectory of YouReads, offering you a fulfilling and rewarding experience. If you possess the vision, drive, and experience to lead a SaaS product from its inception to a successful business venture, we are eager to connect with you and explore the possibilities of working together to take YouReads to new heights.,
About YouReads YouReads is a SaaS-powered online marketplace for independent and professional publishers to publish, distribute, and monetize magazines, books, news, and articles. Our mission: “Empowering Writers. Inspiring Readers.” We are at the MVP/early growth stage, building our 0–1 journey, and are now looking for a passionate Publishing Growth Partner to join our core team. The Role As our Partner – Publishing Growth , you will play a hands-on role in shaping the go-to-market (GTM) strategy and directly engaging with publishers, authors, and content creators. You will help YouReads build its first wave of publishers and guide us in building scalable partnerships in the publication industry. What You’ll Do We are looking for an industry leader with strong networks and experience in the publishing, media, or digital content industry. This is a hands-on role where you will: Guide our GTM and sales strategy for onboarding publishers. Open doors and leverage your network to bring early publishers to YouReads. Mentor the founding team on scaling sales, partnerships, and distribution. Actively participate in ecosystem-building and growth initiatives. What We’re Looking For Strong background in publishing, digital media, or content distribution. A network among independent publishers, writers, or literary communities is a big plus. Entrepreneurial mindset — willing to build from scratch. Ability to take ownership, with a bias for action. Compensation Structure Equity-based role (1–2%) with milestone-linked vesting. No upfront commission or salary at this stage. Opportunity to be part of the founding circle and share in long-term value creation as YouReads scales. Why Join YouReads? Be part of an early-stage, mission-driven publishing marketplace. Shape the ecosystem for independent writers and publishers. Work directly with the founding team to create real impact in how publishing and readership evolve. If you’re a publishing industry leader who believes in empowering creators and building the future of digital publishing, let’s connect. DM me or write to samson.mohan@youreads.com