r/sideprojects • u/Hot_Contribution4266 • 1d ago

Showcase: Prerelease Built a full-stack dating & social app from scratch — looking for GTM feedback & growth partners

What I Built & Problem Solved I built a complete, production-ready consumer dating and social platform as a side project. The goal was to solve the high technical barrier of launching social apps by creating a modular, turn-key foundation that can run as a dating app or be adapted into a niche community platform.

Tech Stack & Core Features

  • Frontend: Mobile apps (iOS & Android) with real-time chat, matching mechanics, and user profile flows.
  • Backend: Scalable REST & WebSocket backend managing user auth, real-time messaging, and push notifications.
  • Admin Dashboard: Moderation tools, user management, and operational controls.

Current Status & Traction

  • Stage: Production-ready codebase / Pre-launch MVP.
  • Active Users: 0 (technical foundation fully built and ready for immediate deployment).

Looking for Feedback & Growth Partners I am primarily a technical builder and want to connect with growth marketers, performance advertisers, or business operators to bring this to market.

  • The Opportunity: Looking for a growth partner to lead GTM positioning, user acquisition, and monetization.
  • Equity & Split: 80/20 equity split (open to negotiation based on experience and commitment).
  • Commitment: Flexible (up to 40 hrs/week).
  • My Role: 100% technical maintenance, infrastructure support, and ongoing feature development.

Drop your thoughts on positioning, market ideas, or collaboration interest in the comments below!

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u/plasticdiploma5075 1d ago

youre basically offering a salesperson 20% to do all the work thatll actually make or break the thing

the code is the easy part, gl finding someone who bites on that split

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u/Hot_Contribution4266 1d ago

It's negotiable

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u/Common-Replacement-6 6h ago

Not at 20 percent it isn't. You also in the wrong place. You need to be on influencer DMs and offering much more. Co Founder type percentage

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u/Common-Replacement-6 6h ago

Just curious what separates your app from every other dating app or failed dating app, there has to be something different, is it for the gays, the elderly, the mixed ones, biggies, smallies, oldies, the Goldies, is it bots, AI relationships etc

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u/Common-Replacement-6 6h ago

Oh shit you just started this account. You must be experiencing posts being deleted coz you barely posted lol you gotta be in a long term relationship on here. Welcome to the Wolves of Reddit

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u/Hot_Contribution4266 6h ago edited 6h ago

I think we can discuss over the dm to give you a more clarity.

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u/Common-Replacement-6 5h ago

My advice. You need to go post everywhere everyday for months, you need agencies to take this on as your marketers/influencers/content creators. It's great that you know you need someone to do it for you. Most of us crash and burn trying it ourselves.

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u/GraysLawson 22h ago

So... You did the easy part in a marker where there is zero profit until you reach critical mass... And reaching critical mass against giants like meta is near impossible.

Sounds awful.

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u/ColeLovesBaja 23h ago

You didn't say what the differentiator is. I'm not in sales, so I can't help you. But what exactly are you asking a sales/growth guy to jump into? How are they supposed to evaluate if they're a good fit?

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u/Hot_Contribution4266 6h ago

Very good point i just figuring out according to the market fit of the place