Founding Growth

Shipd is our gamified data collection platform where contributors take on quests, bounties, and challenges that feel like an engaging and addictive experience. 16,000+ engineers have signed up organically, and now we need a Founding Growth hire to scale this community into the engine that powers frontier AI labs. Your mission: solve the supply-side scaling problem --getting more sign ups, convert signups into engaged, retained contributors, build systems that multiply output, and create the “data flywheel” where contributors are so motivated they bring their friends. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Scale the contributor base: Recruit specialized talent (e.g., cybersecurity, ML, domain experts) through creative, non-traditional channels. - Convert signups into active contributors: Build onboarding funnels, training systems, and engagement loops for complex, hours-long tasks. - Build retention systems: Keep top contributors engaged through competitions, leaderboards, recognition, and communit