Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) – Co-Founder TheDeepTechVerse | Founding Leadership Opportunity

Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hybrid ) Engagement: Co-Founder / Strategic Leadership

Experience:
5–10 Years (Preferred) Industry: DeepTech | Technology | Startups | Innovation Ecosystem About TheDeepTechVerse TheDeepTechVerse is building a global DeepTech ecosystem designed to accelerate innovation, connect stakeholders, and enable the growth of emerging technology ventures. Our ecosystem brings together startups, founders, researchers, investors, corporates, academic institutions, and technology enablers across domains including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, Robotics, SpaceTech, Semiconductors, and other emerging technologies. Through our digital platform, ecosystem initiatives, accelerator programs, industry partnerships, and business enablement services, we aim to bridge the gap between innovation, industry, and commercialization. We are at an exciting stage of building and expanding our ecosystem, and we are looking for an entrepreneurial marketing leader to join us as a Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). The Opportunity We are looking for a visionary, creative, and execution-driven marketing professional who is passionate about building brands, scaling businesses, and creating meaningful market impact. As CMO and Co-Founder, you will take ownership of the organization's overall marketing, brand strategy, market positioning, communications, and growth initiatives. This is an opportunity to move beyond managing marketing activities and become a founding leader who helps shape the company's identity, market presence, growth strategy, and long-term direction. You will work closely with the Founder to build the organization, establish its positioning in the global DeepTech ecosystem, and create scalable marketing and growth systems.

Key Responsibilities
1. Brand Strategy & Market Positioning
• Define and establish the overall brand identity, positioning, and market narrative.
• Develop a long-term brand-building strategy for TheDeepTechVerse and its associated initiatives.
• Position the organization as a credible and recognized player in the global DeepTech ecosystem.
• Develop differentiated messaging for startups, corporates, investors, institutions, and technology partners.
• Build thought leadership and industry visibility. 2.



Marketing Strategy & Execution
• Develop and lead comprehensive marketing strategies across digital and offline channels.
• Own social media strategy, content marketing, campaigns, and brand communications.
• Lead LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, email marketing, and other relevant channels.
• Build and execute integrated campaigns for platform adoption, events, accelerator programs, and business services.
• Develop marketing calendars, campaign frameworks, and performance measurement systems. 3. Growth & Customer Acquisition
• Develop strategies for audience acquisition, lead generation, engagement, and conversion.
• Drive customer acquisition for DeepNetVerse and other ecosystem offerings.
• Build B2B marketing strategies to attract corporates, startups, institutions, and industry partners.
• Work closely with business development to convert marketing opportunities into measurable business outcomes.
• Identify new growth channels and market expansion opportunities. 4. Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Marketing
• Develop marketing collaborations with industry associations, institutions, communities, and corporate partners.
• Build media, content, and promotional partnerships.
• Drive co-marketing initiatives and ecosystem visibility.
• Strengthen the organization's presence through industry events, summits, conferences, and networking initiatives. 5. Team Building & Leadership
• Build and lead the marketing function from the ground up.
• Identify and manage creative, content, digital marketing, and growth resources.
• Develop scalable workflows, marketing processes, and execution frameworks.
• Work closely with the Founder and leadership team on business strategy and organizational growth. Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who:
• Has 5–10 years of experience in marketing, brand strategy, growth marketing, or business leadership.
• Has experience building or scaling a startup brand, business, or digital platform.




• Understands startup ecosystems, B2B marketing, technology businesses, and emerging markets.
• Has strong expertise in digital marketing, content strategy, brand development, and customer acquisition.
• Can independently develop marketing strategies and execute them with limited resources.
• Has experience building communities, strategic collaborations, and industry networks.
• Possesses strong leadership, communication, creative thinking, and entrepreneurial capabilities.
• Is willing to take ownership, work in an early-stage setting, and build something from the ground up. An entrepreneurial mindset, ownership mentality, and passion for building a company are essential. What Makes This Opportunity Different? This is not a conventional marketing leadership position. As a Co-Founder and CMO, you will have the opportunity to:
• Become part of the founding leadership team.
• Shape the brand, vision, and market positioning of an emerging DeepTech ecosystem.
• Build and lead the organization's marketing and growth function.
• Work directly with the Founder on strategic decisions and business expansion.
• Create meaningful relationships across the global technology and innovation ecosystem.
• Participate in the long-term value creation and growth of the organization. Co-Founder Engagement This opportunity is structured as a founding leadership association. The co-founder arrangement, equity participation, roles, responsibilities, decision-making structure, and other terms will be discussed and mutually agreed upon based on the candidate's experience, contribution, commitment, and long-term alignment. We are particularly interested in individuals who are ready to take an active role in building and scaling the organization rather than seeking a conventional employment opportunity.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about building brands, scaling startups, and contributing to the future of the DeepTech ecosystem, we would love to connect. Please share:
• Your updated resume or LinkedIn profile.
• A brief introduction about your professional journey.
• Examples of brands, businesses, or marketing initiatives you have helped build or scale.
• Why you are interested in joining as a Co-Founder. Let's build something meaningful together. TheDeepTechVerse | Building the Future of DeepTech.

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