Custom Dual-Sided Marketplace Development

I'm seeking an experienced web developer to build a dual-sided marketplace platform tailored for the creative live entertainment space. This will be a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that allows two distinct user types to create profiles, connect through search and filters, initiate a booking process, and securely complete transactions. The platform must be clean, intuitive, and designed for future scalability. Note: I can help provide some initial wire frames.

Core Features:
- User Profiles: Two profile types (e.g., service providers and venues), with profile images, bios, media links, and availability.
- Search & Filter: Basic discovery tools to browse and match users based on selected criteria.
- Booking Workflow: Initiate, propose, and confirm service bookings between parties.
- Secure Payment Integration: Integration with a platform like Stripe for escrow and payouts.
- Dashboard: Simple, user-friendly dashboard for each user type to manage requests, bookings, and profile settings.

Technical Requirements:
- Custom Code Only (no WordPress, Shopify, or Webflow)
- Clean, scalable architecture (modular, API-friendly)
- Fully mobile-responsive layout
- Structured for future feature additions (e.g., messaging, ratings, advanced analytics)

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience building marketplace platforms or SaaS MVPs
- Proficient in full-stack development (e.g., React, Node.js, Firebase/Postgres)
- Familiarity with payment processors like Stripe Connect
- Strong focus on UX/UI best practices and mobile-first design
- Experience working with early-stage entrepreneurs/startups is a plus

Please include examples of similar platforms you've built and your preferred stack.

THANK YOU!