Building the Future of Creative Talent Discovery.
Criadiv helps people find and book the right creative professional, whether that's a DJ, a photographer, a chef, or a planner. We're launching in Chicago, and we're inviting founding supporters to help build it with us.
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About Criadiv
What is Criadiv?
Criadiv connects independent creative pros like DJs, chefs, photographers, and event planners with the people who want to book them, whether it's for a single event or something ongoing. We're building the infrastructure the event-creative world has been missing.
Our mission
We want booking a creative pro to be as easy and dependable as booking a ride or a hotel room.
Creative Talent Discovery is Fragmented.
Right now, both clients and professionals are facing challenges.
For Clients
- You lose hours digging through Instagram, Google, and asking friends for referrals.
- There's no one you trust telling you who's actually good.
- It's hard to compare options, pricing, and who's even available.
For Professionals
- You're stuck relying on word-of-mouth, which is hard to count on.
- Leads slip through the cracks across DMs, texts, and email.
- You spend more time chasing payments and inquiries than doing the work.
A Better Way to Connect.
We bring discovery, trust, and payments into one place, so booking is simple and reliable.
Smart Matching
We match clients with pros that fit their needs, style, and budget.
Verified Professionals
Every pro is vetted and reviewed, so you know who you're hiring.
Protected Payments
Your payment is held safely and only released once the work is done.
Built-in Messaging
Work out the details, share files, and lock in the booking, all in one thread.
Recommendations
Suggestions that get better the more you use Criadiv.
Every Category
Find any kind of creative pro, across eleven categories and counting.
How it works
- 1
Client
Has an event or project
- 2
Questionnaire
Shares needs, style & budget
- 3
Smart Matching
Criadiv surfaces the best pros
- 4
Booking
Confirm & pay securely
- 5
Event Success
A great experience, every time
Why Criadiv Is Different.
Platforms like Fiverr, TaskRabbit, and MyHammer are built for general tasks and digital gigs. Criadiv is built specifically for booking creative and event professionals.
Built for
Other platforms
General tasks, trades, and digital freelancing.
Criadiv
Purpose-built for event and creative professionals.
Finding talent
Other platforms
Endless listings you scroll and vet yourself.
Criadiv
Intelligent matching to your needs, style, and budget.
Quality
Other platforms
Open to anyone who signs up.
Criadiv
Curated, verified professionals.
The work
Other platforms
One-off online tasks and quick jobs.
Criadiv
Real-world events and recurring bookings.
Payments
Other platforms
Built around digital deliverables.
Criadiv
Escrow-protected, released once the event is delivered.
The experience
Other platforms
Transactional and one-off.
Criadiv
A community built for trusted, repeat bookings.
Help Build the Foundation.
Launching Criadiv takes focused work. Here's where your support goes.
Product Development
Building and refining the matching engine, booking flow, and core experience.
Platform Infrastructure
Reliable, secure systems that scale as the community grows.
Community Building
Bringing creatives and clients together - online and in person.
Marketing & User Acquisition
Reaching the clients and pros who'll make the platform thrive.
Chicago Founding Community
Building a strong founding community of creatives and clients in our first city.
Early Creative Recruitment
Bringing on a first group of great, verified pros to launch with.
Founding Supporter Tiers
Become a Founding Supporter.
Pick a level that works for you. Every founding supporter gets recognized as part of the community we're building.
Community Supporter
Help build the founding community behind Criadiv.
- Digital Founding Supporter badge
- Your name on the digital Founders' Wall
- Founding community updates
- Invitation to founding community gatherings
Champion Supporter
For supporters who want to be close to the build.
- Everything in Community Supporter
- Limited-edition Criadiv digital welcome kit
- Priority access to founder & community moments
- Recognition in supporter materials
Founding Circle
For those backing the vision in a bigger way.
- Everything in Champion Supporter
- Early beta access to the Criadiv app
- Behind-the-scenes founder updates
- Recognition as a founding supporter
Inner Circle
Our closest circle. Help shape Criadiv alongside the founders.
- Everything in Founding Circle
- A 1:1 video call with the founders
- A seat at an intimate founders' dinner
- Input on an early product decision
- Permanent recognition as a Founding Supporter
Custom Contribution
Support at any level that feels right to you.
Contributions help build the founding community behind Criadiv. They are not an investment, donation for tax purposes, or purchase of equity. See the FAQ for details.
Meet the Founders.
The team building Criadiv.
Malachy Okeke
Founder & CEO
- Leads brand strategy and functional direction.
- Community builder with hands-on event industry experience.
- Background in marketing, sales, and business development.
Shashwat Mishra
Co-Founder & CTO
- Leads product strategy and technical direction.
- Builds the platform and systems that power Criadiv at scale.
- Background in engineering and product development.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
Interested in Partnering?
Sponsors and partners play an important role in launching Criadiv. Let's build something together.
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