2 Co-Founders Needed - Traildorks Inc MTB Community
The problem:
You can track rides on Strava. Read news on Pinkbike. Map trails on Trailforks. But you can't find riding partners, discover great local shops, join a dig day, or find that perfect used bike from someone you'd actually trust on the trail.
We're building that place.
What TrailDorks Is:
A digital home where mountain bikers connect, trade, and support each other.
Find riding partners who match your pace and style. Buy and sell gear safely within the community. Support local shops and discover their services. Join trail work days. Get real advice from real riders. Find mobile mechanics, frame builders, coaches.
Community + Marketplace + Real connections.
No influencer posturing. No corporate platform fees. No sketchy Craigslist deals. Just riders helping riders.
What's Already Done:
Clear product vision backed by months of community research
Deep understanding of what makes online communities thrive (and what kills them)
Validation approach ready to execute
Full commitment and resources to see this through
MVP already in progress
Who I'm Looking For:
Technical Co-Founder
Build the platform from the ground up. Marketplace functionality, smart stack decisions, ship fast with real user feedback. Mobile-first thinking. You should be comfortable owning technical direction, not waiting for specs.
Ideal: You already ride. You've felt this problem firsthand.
Community & Growth Co-Founder
Scale engagement without losing soul. Build systems and trust frameworks that grow without breaking. Marketing that feels authentic because it is. Comfortable leveraging AI tools for community operations and growth.
Ideal: You understand that community health and economic value aren't opposites.
How This Works:
This is a true co-founding partnership with significant equity for both roles. We start with a 6-month vesting period where we're building together and confirming mutual fit before equity fully commits. I'm not taking salary either; we're all betting on the same outcome.
As an occasional mountain biker, this sounds interesting. I'm a SaaS web app developer, and I focus on long-term relationships where I function similar to a fractional CTO. I have my own full-time dev team, and I do project-based pricing, but depending on the arrangement, I could consider an equity partnership.
A few questions:
For reference, I ride a Giant Talon, usually around my neighborhood at one of the county or state parks near my house.