
The Founding Growth Marketer role at AthenaHQ is a full-time, onsite position in San Francisco focused on scaling the company from early revenue to $10 million in annual recurring revenue. The individual will report directly to the CEO and own the entire growth function, including organic growth strategies, events, and partnerships. Key responsibilities involve designing and running measurable growth experiments, building systems for compounding growth loops, and managing the handoff between marketing, sales, and customer success. This position is particularly appealing for candidates with a technical mindset who are fluent in AI tools, offering the opportunity to work on a YC-backed platform in the emerging Generative Engine Optimization market. The role provides high ownership, direct access to leadership, and the chance to shape the growth engine of a category-defining startup while collaborating with Fortune 500 clients.


