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 Hero

Hero is building the fastest AI-native recruiting platform for founders and operators. Our vision is to eliminate the friction of hiring through automation and intelligent workflows, no job boards, no resume spam, no recruiters. We make hiring feel like magic for small teams.



The product already has a strong technical foundation and is being validated by early adopters. We're looking for a world-class founding CTO to build on this momentum, lead product development, and ship a category-defining platform.

About the Role

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As the

CTO / Technical Founder

at

Hero

, you'll be the engine behind our product, translating real-world recruiting problems into lightning-fast, scalable AI solutions.



You'll work side-by-side with a commercially proven co-founder under Martell Ventures' battle-tested venture studio model, owning everything from architecture to iteration velocity. This role is perfect for a pragmatic, execution-led builder ready to ship with speed, autonomy, and clarity, without the fundraising distraction.

What You'll Do

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Product Velocity

Translate validated user problems into fast, functional MVPs Own the full stack: from AI integrations to modular codebases Build and ship rapidly without over-engineering Manage the product roadmap in tight sync with the CEO Drive clean UX, performance, and iteration speed

AI-Enabled Innovation

Leverage LLMs, automation, and AI-native tooling to 10x recruiting workflows Keep Hero lean, fast, and tech-forward, no bloated SaaS here Build smart growth loops and feedback mechanisms into the product

Technical Leadership

Own code quality, technical hiring, and engineering standards from day one Set a high bar for performance, security, and scalability Contribute directly as a solo builder while preparing for scale Operate as the internal compass for all things tech

What You Bring

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Required Qualifications

4+ years of experience building and scaling SaaS products or AI tools Strong experience with AI/LLMs, automation, and modern full-stack frameworks Experience shipping products end-to-end in a startup or lean environment Deep knowledge of low-code tools, APIs, and third-party integrations Ability to work solo in the early stages, scrappy, focused, and autonomous

High standards for code quality, UX, and engineering speed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in recruiting tech, marketplaces, or HR platforms Prior role as founding engineer, lead developer, or technical co-founder Familiarity with performance optimization, DevOps, and rapid release cycles Product intuition backed by user empathy and feedback loops

You're a Great Fit If You...

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Love to build, launch, and rebuild, fast Thrive in early chaos and see ambiguity as an opportunity Want full ownership of the product vision and codebase Have an execution-first mindset with a long-term vision Are energized by working directly with a business-savvy co-founder Want day-one equity, total product autonomy, and the backing to go big 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*