You are the first sales hire in a funded tech startup, works directly with ceo/founder. You have the freedom to select your title, what would it be? Chief Revenue Officer? Chief Growth Officer? VP Global Sales and Partnerships? Open to all suggestion, and why?
Role to kickstart partnerships and sign sales agreements with the first 10 companies globally and then grow a team at the right point in time.

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