Job Description

On-Target Earnings

: $110K USD Base Salary + performance+based variable + equity

Location

: Kelowna, BC (In-studio)

About Us

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Martell Ventures is not your typical venture studio. We're an AI-native incubator backed by world-class operators, built to launch scalable companies that solve real problems for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) around the world.



Our mission is clear: empower high-agency founders to build enduring, profitable companies that create massive impact through automation, intelligence, and personalization.

How We Operate

As a CEO or CTO inside Martell Ventures, you'll operate like a founder owning vision, execution, and upside, while plugging into a studio with unfair advantages:



We partner with proven entrepreneurs and elite technical builders to form two-person founding teams. Together, we incubate high-leverage AI startups inside our 90-day sprint model. Every venture launches with capital, distribution, execution playbooks, and hands-on support from 8-figure founders and GTM operators.



We don't bet on ideas, we bet on operators.

Distribution

via Dan Martell's network and SMB audience

Execution playbooks

used by 8-figure companies

Elite founder community

with weekly accountability rhythms

Access to capital, talent, and market insight

from day one

We're not building shiny MVPs or B2C toys. We're building enduring companies--designed from day one to hit $500K in 90 days and $10M ARR in 36 months.

Why you shouldn't work here

- Radical Transparency from our CEO

What Applying Looks Like

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We keep it transparent and efficient. Here's what to expect:

1-min intro video

(Loom, Vidyard, or Google Drive - share your link below)

Application review

15-minute intro call

Strengths assessment

- how you learn and do

In-person interview

- values and culture fit

Paid test project

- work with us, like you're already on the team

Final call with our CEO

Offer

- if we're both excited, we move forward fast

About NEO

NEO is building the AI-native content generation engine for the next era of creators. By turning long-form video into high-performing social content with zero friction, NEO enables creators and marketing teams to scale their brand across platforms effortlessly. With platform-specific script generation, LLM flexibility, and media-rich content repurposing, we make going viral repeatable.



Currently, pre-revenue with validated technical infrastructure, NEO is seeking a high-output founding CEO to lead customer acquisition, validate the monetizable pain, and build traction fast.

About the Role

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As the

CEO / Business Lead

at

NEO

, you'll be the commercial co-founder responsible for turning product capability into paid growth, fast.



You'll work side-by-side with NEO's founding technical lead (the creator of the core AI engine) to validate demand, close high-value deals, and drive traction in a space that's ripe for disruption. Your focus? Revenue, retention, and relentless execution. No fundraising required, this is about generating cash, not pitch decks.

What You'll Do

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Go-to-Market & Sales

Lead customer discovery to uncover urgent, high-spend video workflow pain points Drive outbound strategy, run demos, and convert early pilots into paying clients
Craft high-converting messaging for creators, agencies, and growth teams
Own early revenue, close the first $10K+ MRR and build a path to scale Turn sharp feedback into tighter offers, faster iterations, and stronger retention

Strategy & Execution

Build GTM experiments and landing pages that convert Track core metrics daily: retention, CAC, churn, LTV, revenue Work closely with the technical founder to prioritize roadmap decisions based on revenue opportunity Lead with urgency, iterate quickly, and drive relentless commercial progress

Brand & Partnerships

Serve as the external face of NEO: early narrative, demo calls, and strategic deals Create and maintain key relationships with early adopters, partners, and advisors Elevate the NEO brand with positioning that resonates in the creator economy and B2B video space

What You Bring

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Required Qualifications

3-5+ years in B2B SaaS, creator tools, or go-to-market roles Proven success in outbound sales, cold outreach, and deal conversion Strong copywriting and positioning skills, your words move people Comfortable operating with speed, ambiguity, and direct responsibility for revenue Data-fluent: you use dashboards, KPIs, and retention metrics to guide decisions Natural communicator with executive presence and founder energy

Preferred Qualifications

Prior startup, founder, or early GTM leadership experience Experience working with creators, video teams, or performance marketers Familiarity with modern sales tools, landing page builders, and CRM platforms Deep interest in AI, automation, and the future of creative work

You're a Great Fit If You...

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Are obsessed with traction, outcomes, and learning what makes customers buy Want to build something fast, with clear product-market signal Thrive in zero-to-one chaos and are allergic to corporate pace Know how to write, pitch, sell, and close Want co-founder-level ownership without fundraising headaches Are hungry for more than a job, you want a mission

Why Kelowna? Why Now?

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People move here for the views. They stay for the vibe. Kelowna offers:


A thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem World-class outdoor activities at your doorstep Great schools, arts, and a vibrant, welcoming community Lakeside patios, mountain trails, craft coffee, and yes, amazing wine*