Self-taught developer with 3 live products seeking growth-focused CMO co-founder
The Idea
SocialMate is a social media management SaaS with 7 platform integrations and 15+ AI tools, competing with Buffer and Hootsuite at $5/mo or free. The founder also co-runs Hearthforge, a 3D printing product company, and a portfolio of local business websites.
Who It's For
Small businesses and creators who want social media tooling at a fraction of what Buffer or Hootsuite charge.
What's Built
SocialMate is fully live — billing, subscriptions, i18n in 9 languages, 38 users, 853+ posts published. Hearthforge is live with a co-founder handling manufacturing. Local business site portfolio is active and generating revenue.
Early Traction
SocialMate traffic up 126% in 30 days (1,089 visitors, 2,268 page views) with zero ad spend.
Their Background
Self-taught developer with no degree or outside funding. Built SocialMate solo using Claude Code. Co-founded Hearthforge 50/50 with a manufacturing partner. Also runs a portfolio of local business websites.
What They Need
A CMO-type co-founder to drive organic growth across Reddit, LinkedIn, X, SEO, and creator outreach. Sweat equity only. Looking for someone who can take the platform from a few dozen users to thousands on hustle alone before paid acquisition kicks in.