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Taekus

Travel-focused rewards credit and banking services

Head of Marketing

Full-Time
$200k - $300k/yr+ Stock options + 5% 401(k) match
Expert
Remote in USA
Remote
Growth & MarketingMarketing Generalist & Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 10 years of experience in marketing, brand strategy, or growth within consumer, luxury, or fintech environments.
  • Experience leading marketing at a fintech, consumer brand, or premium/luxury product company.
  • Strong understanding of product positioning, brand development, and multi-channel marketing strategy.
  • Proven ability to craft and execute high-impact marketing campaigns.
  • Experience building marketing functions that scale with high-growth companies.
  • Deep appreciation for design, brand, and customer experience.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and leadership teams.
Responsibilities
  • Own and evolve product positioning and brand strategy across all customer products and touchpoints.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
  • Lead the planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across digital, partnerships, and experiential channels.
  • Partner with product and design teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and premium brand expression.
  • Build and scale customer acquisition, engagement, and retention initiatives.
  • Establish and track key marketing metrics, optimizing performance across channels.
  • Develop strategic partnerships and co-marketing initiatives to expand brand reach.
  • Build and lead the marketing organization as the company scales.

About the company

Taekus is a fintech company focused on travelers, offering a rewards-optimized credit card that aims to maximize airline-related rewards without users having to study complex terms. It also provides a debit card and a non-interest-bearing account through a partnership with Stearns Bank, with a mobile app to manage accounts, view transactions, and track rewards, plus TaekusPay for in-app peer-to-peer transfers. The service targets travelers seeking simpler, more valuable rewards and banking, with some products available by invite. In July 2022, Taekus completed a Series A funding round of roughly $6.4–6.9 million from investors including Soma Capital, Adapt Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, CRV, and Gateway X.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$6.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Google Play updated May 27, 2026, showing active app maintenance and support.
  • Taekus prepaid agreement stayed active on CFPB as of March 8, 2026.
  • The 2022 Series A raised $6.88 million from Soma Capital, CRV, and Bain.

What critics are saying

  • Google Play still says credit card coming soon in May 2026, delaying revenue.
  • Taekus depends on Stearns Bank; sponsor-bank termination would freeze issuance and deposits.
  • A stalled launch leaves Taekus exposed to cash burn and shutdown before 2027.

What makes Taekus unique

  • Taekus auto-optimizes airline rewards, differentiating from manual travel-card churn on 2026 cards.
  • Its app bundles debit, rewards tracking, and TaekusPay inside one traveler workflow.
  • Stearns Bank NA and Mastercard rails give Taekus regulated payment infrastructure.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Stock Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Remote Work Options
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Professional Certification Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

3%
Intelligence360 News
Aug 26th, 2022
San Francisco California Based Taekus Is Raising $6,883,000.00 In New Equity Investment.

San Francisco, CA – According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Taekus is raising $6,883,000.00 in new funding. Sources indicate as part of senior management Chief Executive Officer, Austen Mance played a key role in securing the recent investment and it will aid in aggressively expanding the company, as well as broaden and accelerate product development. About Taekus