Founding Marketing Director

OverviewAI has changed software development. Security hasn't caught up - until now.Corridor is redefining product security with a new category: Agentic Coding Security Management (ACSM). We secure AI-generated code directly inside the development loop.We're an early-stage, fast-moving team with deep experience across AI, cybersecurity, and policy. This is a rare opportunity to shape a category from zero to one.We're looking for a Founding Marketing Director, someone who is exceptional at field marketing, thrives in ambiguity, and is ready to grow into a marketing leadership role (future VP Marketing) as the company scales.What You'll DoOwn and Build the Marketing Function- Own the marketing strategy end-to-end from awareness to pipeline generation- Build and manage the marketing budget and roadmap- Hire and develop the early marketing team- Partner closely with founders on positioning and go-to-marketLead Field Marketing as a Core Growth Engine- Own field marketing strategy and execution as the primary driver of pipeline- Design and run executive dinners, roundtables, meetups, and events- Partner with Sales to drive attendance and pipeline conversion- Build repeatable event-to-revenue playbooks- Experiment with new formats like VIP experiences and technical communitiesDefine and Amplify the Category Narrative- Translate complex AI security concepts into clear messaging- Own category positioning and brand voice- Develop content to support field programs and storytellingRun Content and Distribution- Build and manage content across blog, social, video, and events- Ensure content supports pipeline and brand- Manage external contractorsOwn Pipeline and Metrics- Own top-of-funnel and pipeline contribution- Track event ROI and conversion metrics- Build feedback loops with Sales- Continuously optimize performanceWho You Are- 4-8 years of B2B marketing experience with strong field marketing background- Proven ability to drive pipeline through events- Experience in developer tools, cybersecurity, or SaaS preferred- Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment- Strong storytelling and execution skills- Motivated to grow into a VP Marketing roleWhat Makes This Role Unique- Build the marketing function from the ground up- Field marketing is the core growth lever- Direct exposure to founders- Clear path to VP Marketing