Dating / social discovery
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
GROWTH VALIDATION & COMMUNITY BUILDER
Project Type:
Early-Stage Consumer Startup (Dating / Social Discovery)
Location: USA
About the Project
We are building a next-generation dating platform focused on compatibility.
We are currently preparing our MVP and are looking for a Growth Validation Specialist to help us validate demand, build an early audience, and grow an engaged waiting list before launch.
Responsibilities
• Build and grow communities on Discord
• Create and manage Discord engagement activities
• Help build an early adopter community
• Drive audience discussions around modern dating challenges
• Validate messaging and product positioning
• Generate user feedback and audience insights
• Assist with waiting list growth campaigns
• Identify online communities where our target audience is active
• Create engagement strategies that generate discussion and curiosity
• Work closely with the founder and CTO
Platforms of Interest
Strong experience with the following platforms is highly preferred:
• Discord (REQUIRED)
• Reddit
• X (Twitter)
• Instagram
• TikTok
• Facebook Groups
Ideal Candidate
• Experience growing Discord communities from scratch
• Experience building waitlists for startups, apps, or online communities
• Strong understanding of consumer psychology
• Strong understanding of dating, relationships, and online communities
• Experience creating viral discussions and engagement loops
• Familiarity with Gen Z and Millennial audiences
• Comfortable working with an early-stage startup
Nice to Have
• Experience with dating apps
• Experience with consumer social products
• Experience with creator partnerships
• Experience managing moderators and community ambassadors
• Experience launching products in the United States
Deliverables During First 60 Days
• Community growth plan
• Discord server setup and strategy
• Social media engagement plan
• Early audience acquisition strategy
• Waiting list growth strategy
• Weekly reporting and recommendations
Application Requirements
Please include:
1. Examples of Discord communities you have helped build or manage.
2. Examples of startup waitlists or consumer communities you have grown.
3. Relevant Reddit, X, TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook community-building experience.
4. A short explanation of how you would build an audience for a new dating platform before launch.
Important
We are NOT looking for a traditional corporate marketer.
We are looking for someone who understands:
• online communities
• internet culture
• audience psychology
• community-led growth
• startup experimentation
Compensation
Please provide:
• hourly rate
OR
• monthly retainer proposal
Long-term opportunities may be available for exceptional candidates.
If you had $0 advertising budget and 90 days to build a waitlist for a new dating app, what would you ?
Project Type:
Early-Stage Consumer Startup (Dating / Social Discovery)
Location: USA
About the Project
We are building a next-generation dating platform focused on compatibility.
We are currently preparing our MVP and are looking for a Growth Validation Specialist to help us validate demand, build an early audience, and grow an engaged waiting list before launch.
Responsibilities
• Build and grow communities on Discord
• Create and manage Discord engagement activities
• Help build an early adopter community
• Drive audience discussions around modern dating challenges
• Validate messaging and product positioning
• Generate user feedback and audience insights
• Assist with waiting list growth campaigns
• Identify online communities where our target audience is active
• Create engagement strategies that generate discussion and curiosity
• Work closely with the founder and CTO
Platforms of Interest
Strong experience with the following platforms is highly preferred:
• Discord (REQUIRED)
• X (Twitter)
• TikTok
• Facebook Groups
Ideal Candidate
• Experience growing Discord communities from scratch
• Experience building waitlists for startups, apps, or online communities
• Strong understanding of consumer psychology
• Strong understanding of dating, relationships, and online communities
• Experience creating viral discussions and engagement loops
• Familiarity with Gen Z and Millennial audiences
• Comfortable working with an early-stage startup
Nice to Have
• Experience with dating apps
• Experience with consumer social products
• Experience with creator partnerships
• Experience managing moderators and community ambassadors
• Experience launching products in the United States
Deliverables During First 60 Days
• Community growth plan
• Discord server setup and strategy
• Social media engagement plan
• Early audience acquisition strategy
• Waiting list growth strategy
• Weekly reporting and recommendations
Application Requirements
Please include:
1. Examples of Discord communities you have helped build or manage.
2. Examples of startup waitlists or consumer communities you have grown.
3. Relevant Reddit, X, TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook community-building experience.
4. A short explanation of how you would build an audience for a new dating platform before launch.
Important
We are NOT looking for a traditional corporate marketer.
We are looking for someone who understands:
• online communities
• internet culture
• audience psychology
• community-led growth
• startup experimentation
Compensation
Please provide:
• hourly rate
OR
• monthly retainer proposal
Long-term opportunities may be available for exceptional candidates.
If you had $0 advertising budget and 90 days to build a waitlist for a new dating app, what would you ?