Co-Founder

Co-Founder
Company: Blue Ink House
Role: Co-Founder
Location: Chennai / Remote
Job Type: Full-Time / Founding Team
Industry: Publishing • Books • Media • Technology
About Blue Ink House
Blue Ink House – The Story Begins
Blue Ink House is a modern publishing company building a new ecosystem for authors, readers, and creators. Our vision is to make publishing more accessible by combining traditional publishing with technology, digital platforms, physical books, eBooks, audiobooks, author services, and AI-powered tools.
We are looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial Co-Founder to join the founding team and help build Blue Ink House into a scalable publishing and media company.
This is not a traditional job role. You will be joining at the founding stage and will have the opportunity to take ownership of major business functions, make strategic decisions, build teams, develop partnerships, and shape the future of the company.
Role Overview
As a Co-Founder, you will work closely with the Founder/CEO to develop and execute Blue Ink House's business strategy.
The ideal candidate should be someone who is comfortable working in an early-stage environment, taking ownership, solving problems independently, and turning ideas into execution.
You may take primary ownership of areas such as:
Business development
Sales and partnerships
Marketing and brand growth
Author acquisition
Publishing operations
Corporate partnerships
Product development
Technology
Finance and business strategy
The exact responsibilities will be based on your strengths and experience.
Key Responsibilities1. Business Growth
Develop strategies to grow Blue Ink House's revenue and customer base.
Identify new business opportunities and revenue streams.
Build relationships with authors, businesses, institutions, bookstores, distributors, and other partners.
Explore B2B and B2C opportunities.
2. Author & Publisher Ecosystem
Help build a strong network of authors and creators.
Develop author acquisition and onboarding strategies.
Identify opportunities to expand publishing services.
Build long-term relationships with authors.
3. Sales & Partnerships
Generate and convert business opportunities.
Build strategic partnerships with companies, educational institutions, bookstores, brands, and organizations.
Develop corporate publishing and bulk-order opportunities.
Lead negotiations and partnership discussions where appropriate.
4. Marketing & Brand Building
Develop and execute marketing strategies for Blue Ink House.
Build the company's presence across digital channels.
Develop campaigns for books, authors, and publishing services.
Work with content creators, influencers, and other marketing partners.
5. Operations
Help establish scalable publishing and operational processes.
Coordinate with editors, designers, printers, marketers, developers, and other vendors.
Identify operational problems and develop practical solutions.
Build systems that allow the company to scale.
6. Product & Technology
Depending on your background, you may also contribute to:
AI-powered publishing tools
Author dashboards
Publishing management systems
eBook and audiobook platforms
Digital products for authors and readers
Automation and internal business systems
7. Strategic Planning
Participate in company-level decision making.
Develop short-term and long-term growth strategies.
Analyze business performance and identify opportunities.
Help define Blue Ink House's vision, positioning, and expansion plans.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
Highly entrepreneurial
Self-motivated and proactive
Comfortable with uncertainty
Strong in communication and relationship building
Willing to take ownership
Interested in building a company from the ground up
Able to work independently without constant supervision
Passionate about books, publishing, media, technology, or startups
Comfortable taking calculated risks
Focused on execution rather than only ideas
Preferred Background
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
Entrepreneurship / Startups
Business Development
Sales
Marketing
Publishing
Media
Technology
Product Management
Finance
Operations
E-commerce
Strategic Partnerships
No specific degree is mandatory.
What matters most is your ability to build, execute, communicate.

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