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Looking for a cofounder for my niche AI/Saas microinfluencer database & outreach platform.
r/SaaS
7/1/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter.io | hunter.io | Email Verification | Used to verify influencer emails during manual profile approval |
| microinfluencer.so | microinfluencer.so | Influencer Discovery & Outreach Platform | Niche platform for AI/SaaS founders; manual curation; focuses on X, LinkedIn, TikTok/Instagram/YouTube influencers in tech/AI/mobile apps |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Manual curation is time-consuming (only 2-3 profiles added per day)
- Slow growth due to manual processes
- Difficulty scaling operations with current resources
- Mobile Reddit experience hindering communication
Problems to Solve:
- Scaling influencer database growth efficiently
- Accelerating profile vetting and onboarding
- Maintaining quality control while expanding
- Improving founder's ability to manage platform growth
Potential Solutions:
- Implement influencer application forms for self-submission (suggested by commenter)
- Leverage automation tools for initial screening while keeping manual approval for final vetting
- Expand team/resources to handle curation workload
- Focus on maintaining niche quality as key differentiator
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Laser focus on niche market (AI/SaaS tech influencers)
- Manual curation as quality differentiator
- Super-niche positioning to avoid market clutter
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Targeting specific customer segment (AI/SaaS founders needing promotion)
- Leveraging manual quality control as unique selling proposition
- Direct outreach via platforms like X (Twitter) for cofounder recruitment
Monetization & Product:
- Tiered pricing model (Basic and Pro plans mentioned)
- $300 ARR demonstrates initial product-market fit
- Value proposition: Curated quality over quantity of influencers
User Engagement:
- Personal manual approval process builds trust
- Niche focus creates targeted community relevance
- Direct communication channels (X/DM) for founder networking