Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

**The Opportunity** Some companies market products. Others shape culture. We are building a company that intends to define a category - not just participate in one. That requires more than performance marketing. It requires narrative, positioning, timing, and emotional intelligence. We are looking for a founding CMO who can help build one of the most recognizable AI-native brands of the next decade. This role is about creating belief before scale. **What You’ll Own** Define the brand and market positioning Build the company narrative across product, hiring, media, and launch Lead growth, content, brand, and community strategy Design launch strategies that create attention and curiosity Build relationships with creators, investors, media, and ecosystems Shape how the world perceives Shin from day one **What We’re Looking For** Exceptional storytelling ability Strong strategic thinking Experience building or scaling brands Deep understanding of modern internet distribution Strong instinct for positioning and market psychology Ability to operate both strategically and tactically **This Role Is NOT About** Corporate marketing decks Vanity metrics Generic SaaS growth tactics Traditional “enterprise marketing” We want someone who understands movements, not campaigns. **Compensation** Before Seed Round Significant equity package Founding leadership role After Seed Round Competitive executive compensation Expanded leadership ownership Ideal Candidate You may come from: A breakout startup Consumer internet AI ecosystems Media/creator economies High-growth SaaS Or you may simply be an exceptional operator nobody has discovered yet.