Head of Brand, Distyl
+ Equity
Generative AI solutions for enterprises
Open for applications
Generative AI solutions for enterprises
21-100 employees
Open for applications
+ Equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
To create the most customer-centric AI company that revolutionizes how enterprise thrive in the AI-assisted economy.
Role
Who you are
- Experience: 10+ years in brand management, creative strategy, or related roles; startup or high-growth experience is highly preferred
- Exceptional storytelling, writing, and design sensibilities; ability to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives
- Proven ability to collaborate with technical teams to translate complex concepts into accessible content
- Expertise in managing media relationships and securing impactful placements in top-tier publications
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partners/agencies
- Creative Vision: Strong portfolio demonstrating success in building and scaling brands
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to consistency and quality in brand representation across all materials and platforms
- Builder’s Mentality: Comfortable developing strategies and processes from the ground up in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What the job involves
- Distyl is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Brand to amplify our mission and thought leadership across technical, business, and executive audiences
- The ideal candidate will shape Distyl’s narrative by highlighting the groundbreaking work of our engineers and researchers, crafting compelling content for CXOs, and building Distyl’s reputation as the definitive authority on "Enterprise AI Systems
- This person will lead our brand strategy and positioning in media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and other publications influential among CIOs and Fortune 500 decision-makers
- Additionally, they will elevate Distyl’s presence in exclusive forums and high-leverage venues (i.e. Davos) to position the company as a trusted partner for transformative AI initiatives
- As the architect of Distyl's voice and image, you will collaborate closely with our engineers and researchers to showcase their pioneering work through compelling technical thought leadership
- You will also be responsible for translating business goals and technological advancements into creative strategies that drive awareness, understanding, and trust across all audiences
- Additionally, you will create and maintain coherent and consistent brand guidelines to unify how Distyl is represented visually and verbally across all touchpoints
- Brand Strategy & Thought Leadership:
- Define and execute Distyl’s brand strategy to highlight our leadership in Enterprise AI, showcasing the impact of our engineers, researchers, and solutions
- Work closely with engineers and researchers to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives for business and executive audiences
- CXO-Centric Messaging:
- Craft bespoke narratives and materials for direct engagement with C-suite leaders, emphasizing Distyl’s unique ability to drive high-stakes, high-impact AI transformations
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure brand messaging aligns with the needs and priorities of CXO audiences
- Content Creation & Collateral Development:
- Translate Distyl research, product, and solution narratives into compelling brand content, ensuring clarity and accessibility for customers, potential employees, and investors
- Develop a robust library of content, including case studies, whitepapers, opinion pieces, and research highlights, tailored for enterprise decision-makers
- Partner with technical teams to publish innovative insights and thought leadership pieces that resonate across industry verticals
- Media Relations & Speaking Engagements:
- Build relationships with top-tier media to secure op-eds, interviews, and feature articles that establish Distyl as the go-to partner for Fortune 500 AI initiatives
- Lead Distyl’s representation at high-leverage forums, ensuring our messaging resonates with the world’s most influential executives
- Create media playbooks and provide training for executives to effectively represent Distyl’s brand and vision
- Establishing & Maintaining Brand Guidelines:
- Create, implement, and continuously refine brand guidelines to ensure consistency in visual identity, tone of voice, and messaging across all mediums
- Train internal teams and external partners on the use of brand guidelines to uphold a unified representation of Distyl
- Act as the steward of Distyl’s brand, ensuring it evolves to reflect the company’s growth while remaining true to its core identity
Our take
Distyl helps large enterprises adopt AI by providing tailored AI solutions. Its platform combines AI-native software with a top engineering team, enabling rapid implementation of AI across industries like healthcare, telecom and retail.
The company uses precision-engineered software and tools like Distillery to automate operations, transforming knowledge into AI processes. This results in faster decision-making and improved efficiency, allowing enterprises to stay competitive and optimise their operations.
With early funding secured, Distyl has quickly gained traction from Fortune 100 companies, delivering impressive outcomes like a 47% reduction in task resolution time. It will be exciting to watch the company grow and expand its capabilities in driving AI adoption in large enterprises.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Nov 2024
$20m
SERIES A
Apr 2023
$7m
SEED
Total funding: $27m
Company benefits
- Equity options and healthcare
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Strong focus on personal and professional growth
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Arjun Prakash
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously the Head of Solutions at Snorkel AI, a Business Development Head at Palantir Technologies and an Associate at BlackRock.
Derek Ho
(Co-Founder & COO)Previously the VP of Customers at Mendel.ai and also worked in Business Development at Palantir Technologies.
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