Founding Co‑founder – Investor Relations, Marketing

Job Title: Co‑founder – Investor Relations, Marketing & Early‑Stage Prototyping
Company: Thumbi AI Stories
Location: Kozhikode, Kerala (Hybrid/Remote)

About Us

Thumbi AI Stories is an edtech startup on a mission to bring interactive, AI‑driven storytelling to children—both in classrooms and at home. Our mobile app is live on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. We provide rich educational content through immersive stories and a live storytelling platform that revives the timeless tales today’s generation rarely hears. We’ve also developed an early‑stage prototype of our robot to bring those stories to life. Recently, we were among 16 startups from Kerala selected to participate in Startup Maha Kumbh, Delhi. As we gear up for our next funding round, we’re seeking a hands‑on co‑founder to lead investor relations, drive marketing, and prototype new features in our initial stages. (Further details to be shared under NDA.)

What You’ll Do

• Early‑Stage Prototyping

– Collaborate on MVP feature design and user flows
– Work with engineering to iterate story‑delivery prototypes

• Investor Outreach & Fundraising

– Craft and deliver pitch decks to angels, VCs, incubators and grant bodies
– Own the end‑to‑end fundraising process: outreach, follow‑up, due diligence (experience is a plus, but not mandatory)

• Marketing Strategy & Execution

– Define positioning, messaging and go‑to‑market plans
– Manage digital campaigns (social, email, PPC), PR and partnerships

• Public & Media Relations

– Represent Thumbi at industry events, webinars and pitch competitions
– Build relationships with press, educators and CSR partners

• Team & Culture Building

– Help recruit early marketing hires and shape our people‑first culture

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiastic self‑starters with a passion for storytelling and education
• Excellent English skills: strong command of written and spoken English for pitches, decks and investor dialogue
• No age limit: we value energy, drive and a growth mindset above all
• Tech‑curious: no prior tech background required, but you should be comfortable learning and discussing technical concepts
• Strong communicator & presenter: able to deliver pitches and presentations with confidence and grace
• People person: exceptional networking and relationship‑building skills
• Previous fundraising or marketing experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, dynamic startup environment

Equity & Funding Participation

• Equity Package: Competitive stake in Thumbi, subject to a standard vesting schedule
• Funding Share: On successful close of our next round, you’ll receive an agreed percentage of raised funds as working capital for marketing initiatives

Why Join Us?

• Founding Impact: Shape product, culture and go‑to‑market strategy from day one
• Prototype & Build: Directly influence MVP features and early product demos
• Flexible Work: Hybrid model with core hours; remote‑friendly
• High Growth Potential: Play a pivotal role in a venture‑backable edtech business

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Work Location: In person