CEO - Fundraising MA Specialist

JOB TITLE: Chief Executive Officer – Fundraising & M&A SpecialistCOMPANY: Icons of Real EstateLOCATION: RemoteEMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time
ABOUT ICONS OF REAL ESTATEIcons of Real Estate is a fast-growing podcast production platform and SaaS marketplace serving real estate professionals across the United States. We operate 100+ active podcasts, book approximately 100 agent guests per week, and run a two-sided marketplace connecting podcast hosts with real estate agent guests. Our platform (The HUB) manages the full production and booking pipeline for our clients.We are a lean, profitable, remote-first business with a clear strategic vision: scale aggressively and position the company for a significant exit with the right strategic acquirer in the real estate technology space.
THE OPPORTUNITYThis is not a typical CEO hire.We are looking for an experienced operator who wants to step into a CEO role, spearhead a $1M growth raise as their first act, and then run the company through to a strategic exit — with a meaningful financial reward tied to the outcome.
Compensation & Execution Structure:Phase 1 (Months 0–4): Lead and close a $1M growth round within 120 days by leveraging your existing investor relationships alongside ours. During this phase, we provide a $2,000–$3,000/month draw to keep you fully focused. Upon successful close of the round, you receive a $40,000 milestone bonus paid immediately.
Phase 2 (Post-Raise): Full-time CEO role kicks in at an $8,000–$9,000/month base salary, funded directly from the raised capital.
Exit Bonus: A meaningful performance bonus tied to the company's sale price, structured as a percentage of proceeds above a baseline valuation. On a strong exit, this represents a life-changing financial upside.
WHAT YOU WILL DOSpearhead and close a $1M growth round within 120 days using active investor networks.Take full operational ownership of the business — leading team, platform, client success, and overall growth strategy.Partner with the founding team to execute key expansion levers: paid acquisition, product development, and strategic partnerships.Position the company for a strategic acquisition and manage relationships with potential acquirers and M&A advisors.Build, lead, and scale a lean, distributed remote team across multiple time zones.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORNon-Negotiables:M&A Experience: You have personally been through at least one company acquisition (ideally sell-side) and thoroughly understand the sell-side due diligence process.Fundraising Track Record: Direct experience raising capital (Angel, Seed, or Growth rounds) with an active network of investors ready to engage.Remote Leadership: Proven success managing a distributed team of 5–20 people in a lean, high-autonomy environment.Availability: Ready to commit full-time to driving this opportunity forward.Strongly Preferred:Experience in SaaS, digital media, two-sided marketplaces, or PropTech.Based in Latin America or Eastern Europe for optimal timezone alignment with an Australian founding team and US client base.Established network within US real estate or PropTech ecosystems.
WHAT YOU GET$2,000–$3,000/month draw during the 120-day fundraising period.$40,000 success bonus immediately upon closing the $1M round.$8,000–$9,000/month base salary post-funding.Substantial Exit Bonus structured to reward the growth and enterprise value you build.Clear 12–24-month exit horizon with full operational authority to run and scale the business.
HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please send a brief message or submit your application with a short note answering these 3 questions:
Fundraising: Outline one raise you personally led or co-led (amount, structure, and outcome).M&A Experience: Describe one acquisition event you were part of (your role and outcome).Fit: Briefly explain why this risk/reward structure aligns with your current career goals.
📩 Email applications directly to: [email protected]
We are moving quickly — initial conversations will begin within the week.