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WE'RE HIRING: FOUNDING GROWTH & MARKETING LEAD — CHEF AI I'm looking for a Founding Growth & Marketing Lead to join Chef AI, an AI-powered cooking platform being built under CYCORP. This is not a traditional marketing job. We're looking for someone who wants to join at the early stage, take ownership of growth, and help build the marketing engine of the company from the ground up. ABOUT CHEF AI Chef AI helps people turn the ingredients they already have into useful, personalized recipes using AI. The product is currently in active development, with our backend and mobile development teams already working on the MVP. We're now building the growth side of the company ahead of launch. YOUR ROLE As the Founding Growth & Marketing Lead, you'll be responsible for building and executing Chef AI's early growth strategy. You'll work on: • User acquisition and growth strategy • Pre-launch audience building • Launch strategy • Social media growth • Content strategy • Growth experiments • User acquisition funnels • Community building • Creator/influencer strategy • Referral and ambassador programs • Marketing analytics and KPIs • Coordinating with future marketing team members • Finding creative, low-cost ways to acquire users We're looking for someone who can think like a founder, not someone who simply waits for instructions. COMPENSATION — READ BEFORE APPLYING This is an equity-based founding team position. There is: No salary No hourly payment No upfront payment The position has a maximum 2% equity allocation, earned through clearly defined milestones. The equity is milestone-based rather than granted immediately. The milestone framework will be agreed upon in writing before the candidate begins. The goal is to reward measurable contribution to Chef AI's growth. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR You may be a strong fit if you: • Have experience in startup/growth marketing • Understand user acquisition • Know how to grow products organically • Understand TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts or other social platforms • Can develop and test marketing experiments • Understand metrics and conversion funnels • Can work independently • Are comfortable in an early-stage environment • Are excited about AI, food technology or consumer apps • Want to build something long-term rather than take a short freelance contract Previous startup experience is a major [login to view URL] WE VALUE We're much more interested in what you can build and execute than a long résumé. If you were given Chef AI today and told: "Get us our first 1,000 active users without a large advertising budget." —we want to hear how you'd approach it. HOW TO APPLY Send me: 1. A short introduction 2. Your previous growth/marketing experience 3. Examples of products, brands or accounts you've helped grow 4. Your portfolio or LinkedIn/profile 5. Your proposed strategy for getting Chef AI its first 1,000 active users 6. Confirmation that you understand and are comfortable with the 2% milestone-based equity structure with no salary or upfront payment For a short interview, join our WhatsApp group here: [login to view URL] Only apply if you're genuinely interested in building with an early-stage startup and comfortable with the compensation structure. #Hiring #Marketing #GrowthMarketing #StartupJobs #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ConsumerApps #Growth #Startup #FoundingTeam #ChefAI #CYCORP
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Hello, I'm excited about the opportunity to join Chef AI as the Founding Growth & Marketing Lead. It sounds like you're looking for someone who can take charge of building the marketing strategy from scratch, focusing on user acquisition and community building as you prepare for launch. With 10+ years of experience in growth marketing, I have a strong background in creating organic growth strategies that resonate with audiences. In my previous roles, I've successfully grown brands through social media strategies and user engagement, always focusing on measurable results. I’m particularly excited about the challenge of acquiring your first 1,000 active users without a hefty advertising budget. My approach would involve leveraging influencer partnerships and community-driven content to create buzz around the platform. You can check out my work here: https://www.freelancer.in/u/KayaCreation. I'm fully on board with the milestone-based equity structure you mentioned. What specific channels or strategies have you considered so far for building your pre-launch audience? Best regards, Kaya Creations
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Hi, I’m excited about the opportunity to join Chef AI as the Founding Growth & Marketing Lead. It seems you’re looking for someone to craft and drive the marketing engine for this innovative AI cooking platform right from the start. With 10+ years of experience in growth marketing, I have a solid understanding of user acquisition, community building, and organic growth, which I believe are essential for getting your first 1,000 active users. I’ve successfully helped brands grow their online presence using social media strategies and content marketing. My approach would involve leveraging platforms like TikTok and Instagram, focusing on engaging content that highlights the unique capabilities of Chef AI. I’m fully comfortable with the 2% milestone-based equity structure and am genuinely excited about building something long-term. What specific challenges do you anticipate in acquiring those first users? Best regards, Khawaja Ali
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Chef AI doesn’t need a marketing plan that looks good on paper. Before launch, the real challenge is getting the first 1,000 people to actually use the product without relying on a large advertising budget. I’d approach that as a growth experiment rather than simply “doing social media.” I’d identify the strongest user acquisition angles, build pre launch content around the problem Chef AI solves, create a simple acquisition funnel, and test organic channels such as TikTok, Instagram, creators, communities and referral loops. Every experiment would have a clear hypothesis and metric, so we can quickly drop what fails and double down on what brings active users. I’m also comfortable with the milestone based 2% equity structure and understand that there is no salary or upfront payment. For the first 1,000 users, would you prefer the initial strategy to focus heavily on organic content and creator partnerships, or are you open to community based acquisition experiments as well?
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OVERWHELMED With all the Ai Generated proposals. Give me a few seconds to show you why i am different. I have extensive experience in shaping growth strategies for innovative platforms. Your focus on building a marketing engine from the ground up really resonates with me, and I can help develop creative, low-cost user acquisition plans that align with your goals. i would love to chat about your project, the worst that can happen is you walk away with a free consultation. Regards, Clinton.
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TO GROW CHEF AI, YOU NEED A STRATEGY THAT ENGAGES USERS BEFORE LAUNCH. I’d love to help you build Chef AI's growth engine. With a strong background in startup marketing and user acquisition, I've successfully driven organic growth for tech products. How do you envision the community-building aspect? Also, what types of content do you think will resonate most with your target audience? The worst case of reaching out is a conversation that sparks new ideas. Regards, Johan
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Hi, I can help build Chef AI’s early growth engine with a strong focus on organic user acquisition. For the first 1,000 active users, I’d focus on short-form content, creator outreach, food communities, referrals, and simple growth experiments. I’d build the funnel from pre-launch audience building to app signups, activation, and retention. I’ll track clear KPIs such as CAC, conversion rate, retention, and referral growth. I’m comfortable working independently and testing low-cost ideas instead of depending only on paid ads. I’m also interested in AI and consumer apps, so Chef AI is a strong fit for me. I understand this is a founding role with up to 2% milestone-based equity and no salary or upfront payment. Ready to start Immediately. Best Regard, Priyanshu
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Building Chef AI's growth strategy means avoiding the trap of chasing quick wins that don’t stick. If we miss key metrics during the early days, it could cost us our first loyal users and damage our brand’s reputation. That’s hard to recover from, especially pre-launch. I’d start with a community-driven approach, leveraging social platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Engaging potential users through interactive content can create excitement and anticipation. I’d also focus on referral programs to incentivize word-of-mouth growth, which is crucial when budgets are tight. In past roles, I’ve built successful user acquisition funnels and executed growth strategies for startups. Iterative feedback and revisions have been part of my process, allowing flexibility as we test and adapt. What are your target metrics for the first 1,000 users? Do you have any existing assets ready for pre-launch?
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Greetings, I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to join Chef AI as the Founding Growth & Marketing Lead. It sounds like you're looking for someone who can not only help craft a growth strategy but also take an active role in building a community around your innovative cooking platform. I would approach this by focusing on organic user acquisition, leveraging social media channels like TikTok and Instagram to create engaging content that resonates with food lovers. My background in startup marketing has equipped me with the skills to develop effective user acquisition funnels and run targeted growth experiments. I've helped brands grow their audience through creative strategies without relying heavily on paid advertising. I'm ready to think like a founder and contribute to the long-term vision of Chef AI. I'm fully comfortable with the equity-based compensation structure and eager to make a meaningful impact. Best regards, Muhammad Usman Kamran
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Hi, I’m very interested in joining Chef AI at this early stage. I have hands-on experience in growth marketing, social media, content strategy, paid/organic acquisition, and building funnels for startups and brands. For the first 1,000 users, I’d focus on a strong pre-launch community, short-form viral content around “What can I cook with these ingredients?”, creator collaborations, referral loops, and rapid growth experiments across TikTok, Instagram & YouTube. I think like an owner and would love to discuss how I can help build Chef AI’s growth engine from the ground up. I’m comfortable with the milestone-based equity structure. Would love to connect and share some ideas. ?
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I DON'T COMPETE ON PRICE. I COMPETE ON RESULTS. Hello, Hope you are doing well. I have carefully checked your project and I am really interested in this job. I have read all the Job details and descriptions in full. I can help you achieve success by taking care of the details, keeping everything organized, and making sure the final outcome is professional, reliable, and built around what you actually need. I noticed you specifically need someone who can think like a founder and develop user acquisition strategies. I understand that getting this right means being innovative, strategic, and highly engaged. I am focused on building long term client relationships, not simply completing another job. If you give me the opportunity, I will work hard to make sure you are genuinely happy with the result. I would love the opportunity to help bring your project together and make this an easy, successful experience from start to finish. Our focus is not just development, but ensuring performance, quality, and a smooth delivery within your budget. Kind Regards, Stacey
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