A curated talent collective that connects companies actively hiring for community-focused roles with a vetted pool of experienced community professionals, specifically created to help mitigate the impact of industry layoffs.
Opportunity7.0
Why now
The ongoing 'layoff crisis' has increased the need for specialized talent matching services, while the 'community-based businesses boom' ensures continued demand for skilled community professionals.
Market gap
General job boards and recruiters often lack the specialized understanding required to match community professionals effectively with nuanced roles. A curated collective provides a higher quality, more relevant match.
Business fit
Type
Talent Marketplace, Professional Services
Target
Companies hiring for community roles; community professionals seeking employment.
Revenue
Moderate (placement fees, subscriptions)
Founder
David Spinks (extensive network and reputation in the community space).
Scores
Problem
9.0
Feasibility
9.0
Why now
9.0
Go-to-market
9.0
Confidence
9.0
Proof signals
David is currently operating this service successfully, with 'over 160 really incredible candidates'.
It was initiated to address the 'layoff crisis', demonstrating a clear market need.
Keyword demand
Keyword
Volume
Growth
Community hiring
40/mo
-25% YoY
Talent acquisition community
10/mo
0% YoY
Community manager jobs
1,900/mo
-21% YoY
US English Google Ads volume from DataForSEO; growth uses returned monthly search history.
Source episode
The Power of Sabbaticals in the Age of AI: Embracing Change for Success37:13
David: I'm doing this talent collective thing as well, so I'm helping companies hire for community. I have over 160 really incredible candidates that I curate in, in the collective. And I help companies who are hiring connect with them.