Co-Founder

Co-Founder (Operations & Commercialisation) Company: Space Time Ads ( Role: AdTech, SaaS, Sales, Ops Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Primarily) Job Type: Full-Time Overview Space Time Ads is a venture poised to redefine the Out‑of‑Home (OOH) advertising landscape. Our cutting‑edge, white‑label SaaS solution empowers media owners, agencies, and brands to seamlessly manage, sell, and optimize their digital inventory. We are seeking a dedicated Co‑Founder to build and own the entire commercial engine as we launch our critical pilot phase in Johannesburg. About the Founder – Gabriel Cassim Gabriel Cassim is a full‑stack web developer from Johannesburg, South Africa with experience in Cloud, AI, Cyber Security, and other high‑impact digital technologies. He has founded several ventures in technology and research, and believes in taking initiative above all. Opportunity We are looking for a Co‑Founder to serve as the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This foundational partnership is defined by three non‑negotiable pillars: Venture Leadership & Ownership: Partner sharing risk and ultimate reward; instrumental in setting direction, culture, and long‑term vision. Commercialization & Growth: Own revenue generation and operations strategy; take the product from pilot to scalable business. Full‑Time Commitment: 100% dedication to the venture. Key Responsibilities – COO Mandate Your mandate is to lead all aspects of commercial success, balancing strategic leadership with intense, hands‑on execution. Pillar 1: Venture Leadership & Strategy Strategic Planning: Co‑create business plan, funding strategy, and long‑term expansion roadmap. Build the Commercial Framework: Design and implement GTM strategy, pricing models, partnership agreements, and sales playbook from scratch. Investor Relations: Participate in future fundraising efforts. Culture: Instill a high‑performance, ownership‑driven commercial culture. Business Development: Build relationships with customers, manage orders, and communicate feedback to the dev team. Pillar 2: Commercialization & Execution Pioneering Sales: Lead full‑cycle sales to secure initial lighthouse customers in the Johannesburg pilot region. Tech‑Driven Growth: Leverage automation tools (e.g., n8n) and APIs to develop scalable, non‑traditional lead generation methods. Market Intelligence: Establish feedback loop and act as voice of the customer. Partnership Development: Identify and secure key white‑label and media partnerships critical for rapid scale. Co‑Founder Profile Proven B2B Commercial Success: Verifiable track record in B2B sales or commercial leadership, ideally in SaaS or high‑growth tech. Industry Authority: Experience or knowledge of AdTech, Media, or Marketing Technology. Technical Sales Acumen: Ability to integrate technology (APIs, automation) into sales processes. Venture Mindset: Out‑of‑the‑box thinker, highly energetic, comfortable with ambiguity, risk, and upside potential. Commitment: Prepared for full‑time dedication. Logistics: Based in Johannesburg with a valid driver’s license and reliable transport. Highly Desired Experience (Accelerants) White‑Label SaaS Experience: Direct experience selling white‑label or platform solutions. OOH/DOOH Experience: Prior exposure to Out‑of‑Home or Digital‑Out‑of‑Home advertising. Compensation & Partnership Equity: Primary compensation is a meaningful equity stake with vesting schedule. Advisor Review: Final partnership and compensation agreement will be professionally reviewed. How to Apply This is an application for a partnership. Please send your CV and a brief, compelling cover letter to . In your cover letter, you must address two points: Outline your vision for commercializing a B2B SaaS product in the South African market and explain how you will use technology (like APIs/automation) to gain an unfair advantage. Detail why you are prepared to make a full‑time, equity‑based commitment to a venture at this stage. Job Details Seniority Level: Executive Employment Type: Full-Time Job Function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr