Co-Founder/CTO for AI-Powered Food & Beverage Marketplace (Phoode) - Equity Based Startup Cofounder
Co-Founder/CTO for AI-Powered Food & Beverage Marketplace (Phoode) Location: Remote (US/Europe, Los Angeles preferred) Type: Co-Founder/Equity-Based Role (no pay) About Phoode.com Phoode is a freemium D2C (direct-to-creative) SaaS platform built for the unique needs of the >$100B food and beverage branding, marketing, and advertising market. It replaces traditional agencies by removing high-cost overhead, fixing inefficient production, and improving talent quality. As a marketplace, search engine, and global network, Phoode connects brands directly with vetted creatives for streamlined, cost-effective, high-quality content creation. The Opportunity We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Technical Co-Founder/CTO from the Stanford community to join our mission to transform food culture globally. As a co-founder, you’ll shape the technical vision of Phoode, scaling it into a category leader in a massive market. This is a unique chance to build a platform with the potential to impact billions through food, leveraging your expertise in AI, algorithms, and marketplaces. With a proven MVP, I’ve organically achieved $75K in revenue, $250K in project inquiries, 7,000+ users, and 40,000 followers across platforms. Now I want to develop proprietary AI and advance features to start monetization Responsibilities • Lead the development and scaling of Phoode’s AI-driven platform, focusing on matching algorithms, network/marketplace/collab infrastructure, and portfolio enhancement tools. • Architect and implement robust, scalable systems to support rapid user growth and high transaction volumes. • Collaborate closely with the founding team to align technical solutions with business goals and user/industry needs. • Drive innovation in AI and network technologies to maintain Phoode’s competitive edge. • Contribute to strategic decisions, including fundraising and product roadmap planning. Who We’re Looking For • Technical Expertise: Proven experience in AI, machine learning, and building scalable marketplace platforms. Proficiency in code dev and familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure). • Entrepreneurial Grit: A self-starter with a passion for startups, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving projects from ideation to execution. • Stanford Connection: Current student, graduate, or alumnus with a background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields, eager to leverage Stanford’s innovative ecosystem. • Vision Alignment: Excited about food culture and creativity and the potential to disrupt a $100 billion addressable market by empowering creatives and brands. • Team Player: Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments and is ready to commit to a co-founder role with equity-based compensation. Why Join Phoode? • Impact a Massive Market: Be part of a platform addressing a undisrupted $100 billion industry, with a $15 billion addressable market for food-related creative services. • Proven Traction: Join a startup with a validated MVP, 7,000+ users, and significant organic growth, poised for exponential scaling. • Stanford Network: Leverage the unparalleled resources and connections of the Stanford community to accelerate our growth and secure partnerships. • Meaningful Mission: Shape the future of food culture and food and bev advertising, empowering 3.5 million creatives and 500,000 brands worldwide to create authentic, impactful content. • Equity & Ownership: As a co-founder, you’ll have significant equity and the opportunity to build a legacy in a high-growth startup. About the Founder Marta Fowlie (Food Polka), based in Los Angeles, is a sociologist and business psychology graduate with deep expertise in food and beverage marketing. She’s built Phoode from the ground up, mentoring an international team and driving projects like the Webby Award-winning “Off the Menu” series for Hilton Hotels and an editorial spread in a National Geographic book. Marta’s vision and industry insight make her a dynamic partner to scale Phoode into a global leader. How to Apply Ready to build something extraordinary with Phoode? Email Marta at [email protected] Visit Phoode: phoode.com Job Type: Contract Pay: $70,661.00 - $85,097.12 per year Application Question(s): • Please confirm that you acknowledged that this is an Equity-Based Cofounder Role (there is no pay) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job