VP of Marketing

VP Of MarketingRead AI is hiring a VP of Marketing to build and lead the company's first scaled marketing function, turning strong product-led growth into a repeatable, global growth engine.This role sits at the intersection of product, growth, and revenue. It is responsible for defining Read's narrative, scaling acquisition, and building the systems that convert viral adoption into enterprise expansion.You will start as a player-coach, owning strategy while building the team, agency ecosystem, and execution engine from the ground up.What You'll DoDefine positioning, messaging, and categoryAct as the quarterback of product marketing and company narrativeTranslate product velocity into clear use casesBridge the gap between Read AI's B2C and B2B customer profilesHire and lead PMM, demand generation, content, and design teamsStand up the full marketing stack (paid, lifecycle, SEO/AEO, CRM, analytics)Manage agencies and external partners for rapid executionBuild and optimize paid channels (search, social, programmatic) as a key growth leverImprove customer acquisition cost (CAC), conversion, and LTV through experimentationExpand beyond heavy organic/viral reliance into predictable acquisitionOptimize onboarding, activation, and lifecycle marketingConvert bottoms-up users into teams and enterprise customersPartner with product on growth loops (calendar connect, reports, virality)Bridge PLG + sales motion (enterprise upsell, CRM integrations)Support sales with demos, collateral, and verticalized use casesHelp define when and how to scale enterprise GTM vs. self-serveOwn funnel metrics: acquisition, activation, retention, monetizationBuild dashboards and attribution models across channelsDrive toward efficient, scalable growth (CPA targets, conversion lift)What You'll NeedProven VP-level (or strong Director ready to step up) in high-growth SaaS or AIExperience shaping category narratives for emerging or AI-driven productsDeep experience in PLG + paid acquisition + product marketingTrack record scaling from strong organic traction to market leadershipStrong operator: can go from strategy ? execution quicklyExperience building teams from zero and managing agenciesComfortable with ambiguity; knows when to wait for product signal vs. scale spendData-driven with strong intuition on growth levers and positioningStrong background in communications, PR, or storytelling at scale (not just performance marketing)Ability to operate as both Head of Growth and Head of Comms in early stagesWhat Success Looks LikeClear, differentiated market narrative and positioningScalable paid + lifecycle engine complementing viral growthImproved conversion across onboarding, activation, and paid funnelsStrong alignment between product, sales, and marketingMarketing evolves from nonexistent ? repeatable growth engineWhy Read AI?Innovative: We bring AI to the masses with proactive technology that acts as the ultimate AI assistant. Built on our proprietary, patented technology, Read AI takes notes, surfaces information, facilitates collaboration, and learns you, making individuals and teams more effective. We launched Operator to capture and analyze conversations wherever they happen: On the go, spontaneously, in your office hallway, and at a coffee shop.Massive Impact: AI's greatest impact will be on the ability to allow people to do more, taking away mundane tasks, and guiding them to the next best action.Growth Opportunities: Read AI is the fastest growing AI-copilot and meeting notetaker in history, and is one of the leading AI companies in the world, adding more than 1MM new customers every month. The company raised Series A and B in 2024, also was recognized as a Top Startup in Seattle by LinkedIn (2025), also notably a Top Company To Watch in 2025 by Inc Magazine, and is one of the Top AI Companies in Demand by Startups, according to a16z.Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a diverse and talented team.The annual base salary for this position ranges from $225,000 - $260,000 plus equity and benefits. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer low deductible health plans, as well as flexible time away and family leave programs.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.