CEO: Scaling & Strategic Exit

JOB TITLE: CEO: Scaling & Strategic Exit

COMPANY: Icons of Real Estate

LOCATION: Remote

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time (Performance-Structured)

The Opportunity: This is not a traditional corporate CEO role. Icons of Real Estate is seeking a highly entrepreneurial operator to take the helm, orchestrate a $1M growth capital raise, and steer the company through to a strategic exit.

We are a rapidly scaling podcast production platform and SaaS marketplace powering over 100 active US real estate podcasts. We operate a dynamic two-sided marketplace (The HUB) that connects podcast hosts with industry guests. We are lean, profitable, and remote-first, with one singular goal: aggressively scale our footprint and position the business for a high-value acquisition in the PropTech ecosystem.

If you are motivated by high-leverage equity upside rather than a guaranteed high salary from day one, this is your mandate.

The Structure & Compensation: This role offers substantial financial upside tied directly to performance and outcome:

• Phase 1: The Raise (Months 0–4): Lead and close a $1M growth round within 120 days using your investor network and ours. You will receive a $2,000–$3,000/month draw during this sprint.
• The Milestone Bonus: Receive an immediate $40,000 cash bonus upon successfully closing the round.
• Phase 2: Scale & Exit (Post-Raise): Transition to full operational control with an $8,000–$9,000/month base salary (funded by the raise).
• The Exit Bonus: A life-changing performance bonus structured as a percentage of sale proceeds above our baseline valuation.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising: Orchestrate and close a $1M growth funding round within 120 days.
• Operational Leadership: Assume complete control of the business, overseeing our distributed team, product platform, client delivery, and top-line growth.
• Strategic Growth: Partner with the founders to execute aggressive initiatives across paid acquisition, strategic partnerships, and product development.
• M&A Roadmap: Cultivate relationships with prospective acquirers and advisory firms to drive a strategic sale within a 12–24 month timeline.
• Team Building: Manage, mentor, and scale a high-performing remote workforce.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Direct, hands-on experience navigating a company acquisition (sell-side strongly preferred) with deep knowledge of internal due diligence.
• Proven track record of raising capital (angel, seed, or growth rounds) with an active, accessible network of investors.
• Experience leading lean, remote teams (5–20 employees) without heavy corporate infrastructure.
• Ability to commit full-time to this role immediately.

Ideal Profile: Leadership background in SaaS, digital media, marketplaces, or PropTech. Based in Latin America or Eastern Europe for time zone synergy with our US clients and Australian founders. Established network within the US real estate ecosystem.

How To Apply:

We are moving aggressively, and initial interviews will be scheduled within the week.

Submit your application to [email protected] along with a concise brief detailing:

1. One capital raise you led or co-led: Include the amount, structure, and outcome.
2. One M&A transaction you participated in: Detail your exact role and the final result.
3. Your Motivation: Why this heavy-upside, outcome-driven structure aligns with your current career goals.