Match with retailers for free POS trials and real ROI proof.
Solo retailtech founders can't acquire initial customers for their POS integration tools because retailers refuse to adopt unproven tech without demonstrated ROI.
BetaPOSHub connects solo POS founders with retailers open to 30-day free pilots, automating contracts and ROI tracking during trials. Founders get video testimonials and data post-trial to showcase elsewhere. Retailers get risk-free access to promising tools.
Solo founders in retailtech developing POS integration tools
Built-in trial management with auto ROI dashboards shared publicly (anonymized).
supportive
AI-suggested matches based on POS features and retailer needs.
Generate and e-sign pilot agreements.
Simple dashboard for retailers to log metrics during trial.
Auto-prompt video/text feedback at trial end.
Anonymized showcase page for completed trials.
In-app messaging for founders/retailers.
Book onboarding calls.
Match success rates and conversion to paid.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| profile_complete | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| store_type | text | Yes |
| pos_features | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| founder_profile_id | uuid | No |
| retailer_profile_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| start_date | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| match_id | uuid | No |
| roi_data | text | Yes |
| testimonial | text | Yes |
| ended_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/profilesCreate profile
/api/matchesRequest match
/api/matches/:id/acceptAccept and start trial
/api/trials/:id/metricsLog ROI metrics
/api/case-studiesPublic showcase
No testimonials
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 40 | 3% | $35 | $420 |
| Month 6 | 250 | 6% | $525 | $6,300 |
Matched pilots turn skeptics into customers. Track, prove, win.
Target r/retailtech, POS Slack groups; Email 15 founders from Product Hunt POS launches; Incentivize with featured profiles for early signups.
Large audience
No POS focus or tracking
Niche + ROI automation
SaaS trials
Generic, no retail match
POS-specific ecosystem
Network effects from growing founder-retailer matches and case study library.
Retailers digitizing fast (POS market $10B+), but founders lack warm intros amid economic caution.
Retailers not signing up
Seed with 50 retailer invites via LinkedIn
Contract disputes
Use standard templates, disclaimers
Success: 70% interest
Success: 1 complete trial
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