Young Monk

🚀 Co-founder & CMO Opportunity | Scale India's Leading Backpacker Hostel Chain 📍 Location: Himachal Pradesh (Multi-location operations) 💰 Investment Required: ₹20-25 Lakhs + Sweat Equity 🎯 Role: Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer 📈 Current Performance: ₹12+ Lakhs/Month | 100% YoY Revenue Growth ⏰ Commitment: Full-time founding team member The Opportunity We've built India's fastest-growing backpacker hostel chain with 100,000+ community members and proven unit economics. After 4+ years of operations, we've achieved exceptional product-market fit with 55% annual occupancy , 65% direct bookings , and an impressive NPS score of 80 . Our Business Model: Premium backpacker hostels + scenic view cafes across India's top tourism destinations Why Now: Post-pandemic travel boom, increasing domestic tourism, and our proven scalable model ready for aggressive expansion across India What We're Looking For The Right Co-founder Partner: ✅ Marketing Leadership: 4-7 years scaling hospitality/travel marketing and brand growth ✅ Investment Capacity: ₹20-25 Lakhs to fuel our expansion engine ✅ Proven Track Record: Built marketing funnels that drove customer acquisition at scale ✅ Hospitality/Travel Experience: Understanding of tourism marketing and guest lifecycle ✅ Digital-First Mindset: Expertise in performance marketing, social media, and online brand building ✅ Entrepreneurial DNA: Ready to build, execute, and scale in a fast-growing environment Your Role & Impact Strategic Ownership: • Scale our 100K+ community to 500K+ members within 18 months • Drive occupancy from 55% to 75%+ across all properties through marketing excellence • Build India's most recognizable backpacker brand and hospitality community • Establish strategic partnerships with travel platforms, influencers, and tourism boards Revenue Growth: • Scale monthly revenue from ₹12L to ₹50L+ through marketing-led initiatives • Increase direct bookings from 65% to 80%+ reducing dependency on OTAs • Launch and scale our scenic cafe business line alongside hostel operations • Drive repeat customer rate and lifetime value optimization The Investment Opportunity Financial Terms: • Investment Range: ₹20-25 Lakhs for aggressive market expansion • Equity Stake: Significant co-founder equity + performance milestones • Current Profitability: 28% EBITDA, 7% net profit margins • Projected Returns: 10x+ based on hospitality market growth and our expansion plans What Your Investment Accelerates: • Multi-city expansion and new property acquisitions • Performance marketing campaigns across digital channels • Team expansion and marketing automation tools • Brand positioning and community building initiatives Why This is Your Moment 🎯 Proven Model: 100% YoY growth with 28% EBITDA margins 📊 Strong Community: 100K+ engaged travelers with 80 NPS score 🏗️ Scalable Operations: Automated processes enabling rapid expansion 🌄 Prime Locations: Established presence in India's top backpacking destinations 💰 Self-Sustaining: Profitable operations providing expansion capital 🚀 Ready to Scale: Infrastructure, team, and processes ready for 10x growth Ready to Build India's Backpacking Empire? We're not just hiring a CMO – we're seeking a co-founder partner to build the definitive backpacker hospitality brand in India and beyond. Let's Discuss: • Your vision for scaling hospitality brands in the digital age • Investment timeline and partnership expectations • Strategies for building India's largest backpacker community • Experience with travel/hospitality marketing and growth hacking Ready to Join? Send me a DM with: Your hospitality marketing wins and growth strategies Investment capacity and commitment timeline Your vision for the future of backpacker travel in India Together, let's make every backpacking journey unforgettable! 🎒✨ #CoFounder #CMO #Hospitality #Travel #Startup #Investment #Backpacking #Tourism #India #Growth #HimachalPradesh