Building the Future of Creative Talent Discovery.
Criadiv intelligently matches event professionals with the clients who need them — from DJs and photographers to chefs and planners. We're launching in Chicago, and we're inviting a select group of founding supporters to help build it with us.
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About Criadiv
What is Criadiv?
Criadiv is a two-sided marketplace connecting independent creatives — DJs, chefs, photographers, trainers, makeup artists, event planners and more — with clients for one-off or recurring bookings.
Our mission
Our mission is to make booking a creative pro as seamless and trusted as booking a ride or a hotel.
Creative Talent Discovery is Fragmented.
Finding and booking the right creative pro is harder than it should be — on both sides of the marketplace.
For Clients
- Hours lost searching Instagram, Google, and asking around for referrals.
- No trusted recommendations — you're guessing whether someone is any good.
- Hard to compare options, pricing, and availability side by side.
For Professionals
- Relying on word-of-mouth that's unpredictable and hard to scale.
- Losing leads to fragmented messages across DMs, texts, and email.
- Chasing payments and inquiries instead of doing creative work.
A Better Way to Connect.
Criadiv brings discovery, trust, and payments into one seamless experience.
Intelligent Talent Matching
Smart matching connects clients with the right pros based on their needs, style, and budget.
Verified Professionals
Vetted, reviewed creatives so clients can book with confidence.
Escrow-Protected Payments
Funds are held securely and released when the work is delivered.
Messaging & Communication
One organized place to discuss details, share files, and confirm bookings.
Personalized Recommendations
Tailored suggestions that get sharper the more you use Criadiv.
Multi-Category Discovery
Find every kind of creative pro — across eleven categories and growing.
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
Help Build the Foundation.
Your support directly fuels the work it takes to launch Criadiv and grow a thriving creative community.
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 marketplace thrive.
Chicago Soft-Launch Activation
Events and partnerships to launch with momentum in our first city.
Early Creative Recruitment
Onboarding a founding roster of exceptional, verified professionals.
Founding Supporter Tiers
Become a Founding Supporter.
Choose a level below. Every founding supporter helps bring Criadiv to life — and is recognized as part of the founding community.
Community Supporter
Back the launch and join the founding community.
- Early supporter recognition
- Launch updates
- Invitation to the launch event
Founding Supporter
For supporters who want to be close to the build.
- Everything in Community Supporter
- Priority event invitations
- Recognition in supporter materials
Founding Circle
Our deepest level of founding support.
- Everything in Founding Supporter
- Exclusive founder updates
- Recognition as a founding supporter
Custom Contribution
Support at any level that feels right to you.
- Every contribution helps build the foundation
- Recognition scaled to your support
- Launch updates
Contributions support the development and launch of Criadiv. They are not an investment, donation for tax purposes, or purchase of equity. See the FAQ for details.
Building the Ecosystem.
Criadiv's founding creative community is taking shape — here's the momentum so far.
Meet the Founders.
The team building Criadiv.
Malachy Okeke
Founder & CEO
- Community builder with hands-on event-industry experience.
- Founder of Afro Karaoke.
- Background in business development and partnerships.
Shashwat Mishra
Co-Founder & CTO
- Leads product strategy and technical direction.
- Marketplace architecture and platform development.
- Focused on building Criadiv to scale.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
Interested in Partnering?
Sponsors and strategic partners play a special role in bringing Criadiv to life. Let's build the creative ecosystem together.
Follow the Journey.
Not ready to contribute yet? Join the community and we'll keep you posted as Criadiv comes to life.