Verify your real shipping experience. Land remote roles without a degree.
Self-taught Iraqi software engineer with proven experience shipping delivery apps, gRPC streaming systems, and open-source features cannot secure even unpaid remote roles despite constant upskilling and applications.
ProofPulse lets self-taught Middle Eastern developers turn past delivery apps, gRPC systems, and open-source work into verified, recruiter-trusted portfolios. Users submit structured proof, receive AI + peer reviews from verified regional talent, earn shareable skill badges, and get an auto-generated portfolio that bypasses credential bias.
Self-taught mid-level developers in developing countries (especially Middle East) with 3-5 years practical experience seeking remote roles
Region-first validation network of Middle Eastern reviewers who understand local context yet speak the language of Western engineering teams, creating trust signals no generic platform can match.
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Structured templates and forms to document past projects with code links, architecture diagrams, and impact metrics
OpenAI-powered analysis focused on production quality, scalability, and real-world shipping patterns
Blind matching with other verified Middle Eastern developers for human feedback and scoring
Cryptographically signed, shareable credentials for specific skills (gRPC, delivery systems, etc)
Beautiful public profile combining verified projects, badges, and success metrics
One-click application packages and direct recruiter messaging templates
Integrated Loom-style recording with guided prompts for project walkthroughs
Track views and recruiter engagement on your verified portfolio
Anonymous case studies showing which proof types led to remote offers
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | No |
| country | text | No |
| experience_years | int | No |
| tech_stack | text | Yes |
| is_verified | bool | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| description | text | No |
| github_url | text | Yes |
| demo_url | text | Yes |
| ai_score | int | Yes |
| status | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| reviewer_id | uuid | Yes |
| score | int | No |
| feedback | text | No |
| is_ai | bool | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| skill | text | No |
| level | text | No |
| issued_at | timestamp | No |
| signature | text | No |
/api/projectsSubmit new project for verification
/api/projects/[id]/reviewTrigger AI or peer review
/api/badgesFetch user's verified credentials
/api/portfolio/[username]Public portfolio data for recruiters
/api/reviews/queueGet peer review tasks for verified users
/api/applications/packageGenerate tailored application assets from verified projects
Limited to 2 projects
None
Up to 10 seats
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 180 | 7% | $365 | $4,380 |
| Month 6 | 1,850 | 11% | $5,890 | $70,680 |
ProofPulse verifies your shipping experience with AI + regional peer review so Western recruiters finally see your true ability.
Post in Arabic/English Iraqi, Lebanese, and Egyptian developer Facebook groups and Discord servers offering 3 months free Pro in exchange for a 20-minute feedback call. Publish a transparent 'How I built this for my own pain' thread on Indie Hackers and Arab Twitter circles. DM 30 active GitHub contributors from the region who have starred popular open-source projects offering lifetime access for case studies.
Enterprise brand recognition
Generic badges, no regional understanding or peer review from similar backgrounds
Deep focus on Middle East self-taught talent with culturally attuned reviewers
Strong portfolio builder
No verification layer or badges that recruiters actually trust
Real AI + peer validation tied to specific shipping proof
Network effects from growing pool of verified Middle Eastern reviewers creates better matching and higher quality signals. Review data trains specialized AI models for this demographic.
Skills-based hiring has surged since 2022 while remote work normalized geographic bias. Companies are actively seeking non-traditional talent but lack trust signals for self-taught developers from the Middle East.
Developers may not pay $29 while desperate for jobs
Start with freemium model and collect success stories aggressively
Peer review quality varies
Seed with 15 trusted reviewers from personal network and implement rating system
AI review accuracy for niche stacks like gRPC
Fine-tune prompts specifically on delivery systems and allow human override
Success: At least 45% say they would pay $29/mo after seeing mockups
Success: 15% of verified users report landing interviews within 30 days
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