Have you ever tried to find a freelance developer?
Whether you're trying to build a website, the next Facebook, or an awesome new mobile game...odds are, you'll need to find some developers to help you make it happen. Currently, entrepreneurs rely on two existing solutions: asking around in their personal network, or trying to outsource on sites like Odesk and Elance. The problem with the first path is that developers seem to be vew and far in between, especially when you're not hooked into the startup community. Finding someone who is skilled, available and interested is close to impossible when relying on chance.
If you think oDesk and Elance are good options, talk to any entrepreneur who has tried to hire for dev work on there. While outsourcing is great for task oriented, specific situations, for a project that involves creative input and experience working with new company, it's a NIGHTMARE.
matchist solves this problem. We help people find top freelance developers, and we help top freelance developers find great projects. Matchist gets to know both sides really well, then matches them using our proprietary, curated matching service. In addition, we simplify the contract and payments with a platform that protects both sides. We hold funds until parts of projects are complete so developers can work knowing they will get paid, and entrepreneurs never pay for work that doesn't get done.
If you know of any entrepreneurs/small business owners/people who are looking for a developer to help them build a web app, social network, ecommerce site, mobile app etc...tell them to skip the frustration and check out matchist!
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