Building Australia's Tinder for Jobs | Raising Funds from Tinder Founder | Getahead App story

In this episode, we interview Sam, CEO & founder of Get Ahead, a revolutionary job-matching app that works like a dating app—prioritizing personality, skills, and cultural fit over resumes. Sam shares his raw and inspiring journey of building a tech startup without a coding background, scaling from Australia to the US, and attracting 150,000+ job seekers with 25,000 matches.Unlike traditional recruitment platforms, Get Ahead disrupts hiring in hospitality, retail, and trades with a swipe-based, gamified experience that connects candidates and employers authentically. Sam opens up about the financial sacrifices, emotional resilience, and relentless determination it took to bring his vision to life. He also explains how organic TikTok content outperformed paid ads, and how strategic investors—including Tinder’s founders—helped accelerate growth.Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, startup founder, or job seeker, Sam’s story is packed with insights on persistence, startup funding, social media growth, and scaling a business globally.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: app development challenges & AI tools

02:19 – Get Ahead app overview: matching jobs like a dating app

05:14 – App reach: 150,000 users & expansion to the US

06:50 – Sam’s background & motivation for creating Get Ahead

12:00 – Full commitment: sacrifices & funding a startup

17:12 – Finding functional investors & building strong networks

23:10 – Persistence, resilience & belief in entrepreneurship

34:18 – Competing with industry giants & mindset for success

38:06 – Marketing strategy: organic TikTok vs paid ads

44:11 – Viral growth from street interviews & content strategy

51:51 – Sam’s advice for aspiring founders: “Just do it.”If you’re curious about startups, app development, entrepreneurship, or modern recruitment, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more founder stories and startup insights.#startupjourney #entrepreneurship #GetAheadApp #JobMatchingApp #podcast #communitybuilding #recruitment #innovation #businessgrowth #StartupFunding #socialmediamarketing

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