Build startups,
make content

and own a piece of it all.

We're assembling a founding team of 6–8 part-time partners to build products, create content and host events. The people who build the company share in its success.

Partner proposal

Now casting: creators who can actually build startups.

We make entertainment-first shows about startups and products, starring the people who build them. Bring real skills in design, development, product or marketing, and we'll help you grow your personal brand.

Entertainment firstStartupsProductBuilding in public
In the spirit ofDropout · Corridor Crew · Smosh · Marques Brownlee · Mark Rober

The roles

Five roles across product, content and community. Pick the lane that fits you.

Product

Build

Design and ship our first products, starting with Parley and Ramora.

  • Designers · 1–2
  • Full-stack developers · 2–3
  • Product manager · 1
Content

Create

Produce our shows and channels, and grow the audience for everything we launch.

  • Marketing lead & editor · 1
Community

Gather

Run the startup events, hackathons and live shows that bring builders together.

  • Community manager · 1
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The offer

Founding equity

5%

A real stake in RocketBean Studio, fully vested at two years.

Year 1
1%
Q5
2%
Q6
3%
Q7
4%
Year 2
5%

Your commitment

10–15hrs / week

Part-time, built to fit alongside other work. Hours flex with what each project needs.

Term
2 years
Where
Boston + NYC + remote
On camera
Yes

What you get

  • 5% of RocketBean Studio
    Ownership in the studio and everything it builds.
  • A path to paid work
    Performance-based pay may begin after year one, and a salaried role is offered after two years.
  • Your work, in front of an audience
    Build in public through our content engine and grow your own personal brand.
  • A say in what we make
    Shape the studio's products, shows and culture from day one.

How it works

  • Start with Parley and Ramora
    Then expand across studio products, content and events.
  • On camera by design
    Every partner appears in our shows and content.
  • Simple written agreement
    A two-year partner agreement covering your equity, role and time commitment.
Let's talk
John Dufresne
Founder, RocketBean Studio
Ready to build with us?

This proposal is a summary, not an offer of securities or employment. Equity is granted as membership interests in RocketBean Studio under a written partner agreement. Performance-based pay depends on company performance and revenue; salaried roles are offered under the terms of the partner agreement.