Match Somali startups with diaspora video/social talent for remote gigs – stop the brain drain.
Somalian startups in the nascent creator sector are losing skilled video editors and social media managers to brain drain abroad due to low earnings potential, resulting in critical manpower shortages.
DiasporaGig.so is a vetted marketplace connecting Somali creator startups with abroad-based Somali editors/managers for affordable remote work. Smart matching uses skills, rates, and cultural fit. Startups fill shortages instantly without local hiring woes.
Startups in Somalia's nascent creator sector
Exclusive to Somali diaspora + local startups, with escrow and cultural matching algorithms.
professional
AI matches gigs to diaspora profiles.
Post jobs with skills reqs, get bids.
Secure milestone payments.
KYC + portfolio review.
In-app comms and progress tracking.
Post-gig feedback system.
Saved favorites for quick rehires.
Somali-legal gig agreements.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| location | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| startup_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| budget | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| skills | text[] | No |
| verified | bool | No |
Relationships:
/api/gigsCreate new gig
/api/matches/:gigIdGet talent matches
/api/bidsSubmit bid
/api/payments/escrowFund escrow
No escrow
5% fee
3% fee
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 200 | 4% | $296 | $3,552 |
| Month 6 | 900 | 7% | $2,331 | $27,972 |
DiasporaGig.so matches Somali startups with skilled editors/managers abroad.
Seed with 10 diaspora freelancers via Somali expat Facebook groups. Cold email 50 startups from LinkedIn 'Somalia creator'. Offer waived fees for first gigs + testimonials.
Huge pool
No Somali focus, high competition
Niche matching + lower fees
Quick gigs
Quality varies, no escrow depth
Vetted Somali network
Network effects: more diaspora = better matches for startups.
Diaspora remittances high, remote work normalized post-COVID, creator sector emerging.
Payment fraud
Stripe escrow + verification
Low diaspora signup
Incentives + targeted ads
Matching algo inaccuracy
Manual review initially
Success: 10 each
Success: Positive reviews
Success: 30% signup
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