Smatched is the go-to monetization platform for online communities and online games looking to unlock revenue from their non-paying user base.
We help platforms :
- Increase profits without harming user experience
- Offer users free in-game currency and digital benefits
- Enable participation in thousands of surveys from leading global market research institutions
- Monetize users at zero cost to the end user
Instead of traditional monetization models, we provide a win-win solution : users earn rewards, game studios increase ARPU, and market research institutions gain high-quality participants.
We have :
✅ A fully built and tested technology✅ Investors on board✅ Successful pilot case studies with large online games serving millions of potential users✅ Optimized product based on real-world data✅ New client pipeline from active sales effortsWe are now preparing for our next growth phase.
We are currently a small and highly entrepreneurial team of 2 founders.
Smatched is run as a serious venture – but as a side project supported by stable revenue streams from our other entrepreneurial activities. This allows us to grow sustainably without financial pressure.
The technology is built and validated. We are now at the stage where :
Adjustments and optimizations are neededClient-specific onboarding processes must be implementedInfrastructure must be prepared for scalingThis does not require full-time commitment – but it requires ownership.
Tasks
We are looking for a Part-Time CTO (Equity Only) who wants to :
Take technical ownership of the platformOversee backend and frontend architectureImprove and optimize existing infrastructureLead technical client integrationsEnsure scalability and performanceThink strategically about product evolutionRequirements
Required Skills
Strong backend experience (APIs, databases, server architecture)Strong frontend understanding (UX, integrations, dashboards)Experience with scalable systemsAbility to work independently and make technical decisionsEntrepreneurial mindsetBonus :
Experience in adtech, martech, gaming, survey tech, or monetization modelsExperience integrating third-party APIsStartup experienceBenefits
Equity-only participationNo salary (at this stage)Long-term upside through ownershipThis role is ideal for someone who :
Already has a stable incomeIs looking for a meaningful side ventureWants to build something scalable with real tractionEnjoys ownership over employmentWhy Join?
Proven business modelReal pilot success with large gaming partnersClear monetization logicExisting investor backingImmediate commercial tractionFlexible time commitmentStrong scaling potentialThis is not an idea-stage startup.
This is a validated model entering its next growth phase.
Smatched is a fast-growing startup that revolutionizes the way we pay for microtransactions by participating in quick surveys to subsidies cash payments. Smatched started in 2021 with its App and has today more than 30k+ users.