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Voice Agent - Nick Gidwani MarketerHire

Paid Social Media Marketer — top 5 matches.

Full end-to-end ownership of a single paid acquisition channel (Meta/TikTok paid social, with App Store ads factored in) for Peggy's launch. Owns strategy, video creative iteration, reporting, and optimization to find one winning channel and creative combo that drives positive LTV:CAC. Works directly with Nick, the founder. Fluent in AppsFlyer attribution and app install campaigns.

Client
Voice Agent - Nick Gidwani
Role
Paid Social Media Marketer
Engagement
TBD
Match Method
AImatch · 5-strategy + 3Rs
Run
eca060c4 · 2026-07-06
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The Mandate

Three tiers of fit — derived from the discovery call.

Hard — must pass all

Non-negotiable

  • Paid social specialist (not generalist)Deep paid social specialist across Meta and TikTok — a true specialist, not a generalist.
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) + TikTok paid socialOwns paid social on Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and TikTok as the core acquisition channels.
  • App install campaign experienceReal experience running app install campaigns on Meta/TikTok for a mobile consumer app.
  • Creative strategy & rapid video creative iterationDrives creative strategy and constantly iterates on high volume of video creative to find winning concepts.
  • AppsFlyer attribution fluencyFluent in AppsFlyer attribution, comfortable measuring early payback metrics.
  • Engagement fee $7,000-$8,000/month (fully loaded)$7,500/month matching budget (range $7,000-$8,000), retainer, fully loaded, no hard cap.
Important — strong weight

High-signal boosters

  • Full end-to-end single-channel ownershipOwns one acquisition channel end-to-end: strategy, creative, reporting, and optimization.
  • LTV:CAC / day-1 & day-7 payback measurementDrives toward positive LTV:CAC, measuring day-one and day-seven payback against a free trial.
  • App Store ads experienceComfort factoring App Store ads into the channel mix alongside paid social.
  • Self-directed senior specialist for founder-only teamSenior, self-directed marketer able to build a net-new paid function from scratch working directly with a solo founder.
  • Comfort operating with launch urgency (ASAP)Able to start ASAP and operate with urgency ahead of a hard launch ~six weeks out.
Preferred — bonus

Ideal differentiators

  • Amplitude onboarding analyticsFamiliarity with Amplitude for onboarding analytics.
  • Consumer subscription app experienceExperience marketing consumer subscription apps.
  • Parents/families of kids 5-15 (US)Experience marketing to US parents/families of children ages 5-15.
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Candidate 1 of 5 — Top Pick
Pete Opakunle
⭑ Top match

Pete Opakunle

"Director — Paid Social"

Managed over $100M annually in Paid Social Budget across channels

Paid Social Media Marketer A/B testing Account audit Agency management Campaign optimization & attribution Campaign structure & budgeting Lead generation New account set up
View full profile Intro call
Why Pete fits
80/100
Match score
#1
Rank
Passed
Passes all HARD
I'm a senior paid social strategist focused on building systems that perform, scale, and hold up over time. — AImatch synthesis · run eca060c4
04 / 10
Candidate 2 of 5
Rank 2

Chris Ahn

"VP — Growth Marketing"

Decreased Cost Per Subscription by over 40% through thoughtful creative a/b testing framework and focused audience targeting.

Increased marketing campaign ROI by 400% through improved creatives, messaging, targeting, reporting, and campaign automation.

Lead mobile acquisition strategy, including paid social, and search, surpassing KPIs through rigorous A/B testing & data-driven approach.

Growth Marketer ASO (App store optimization) Agency management Customer segmentation GTM - Execution GTM - Strategy Landing page optimization Lead generation
View full profile Intro call
Why Chris fits
81/100
Match score
#2
Rank
Passed
Passes all HARD
Built TikTok from scratch, from attribution to campaign launch, reaching profitability within the first 30 days. — AImatch synthesis · run eca060c4
05 / 10
Candidate 3 of 5
Rank 3

Garrison Yang

"Mid — Growth Marketing"

CMO & CSO at io.net (03/1/24 - 06/1/24). io.net is a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) that deploys and manages on-demand, decentralized GPU clusters from geo-distributed sources. Hundreds of thousands of GPUs are accessible today in IO Network, and this Internet of GPUs is specifically architected for low latency, high processing demand use cases like AI/ML ops and cloud gaming. io.net democratizes access to GPU compute capacity while reducing costs, expediting lead times, and expanding choice for engineers and businesses. Access compute capacity for a fraction of the cost or become a capacity supplier at https://www.io.net.

Paid Social Media Marketer at Skillshare (2/5/24 - 3/31/24). Skillshare Inc. (http://skillshare.com) is an innovative e-learning platform revolutionizing the way people learn and teach. With a subscription-based model, Skillshare offers over 27,000 premium classes, fostering a global community where knowledge in creative arts, technology, and entrepreneurship thrives. The platform encourages active, hands-on learning, allowing users to both absorb and impart wisdom through interactive educational videos. As a hub for creators and educators, Skillshare stands at the forefront of democratizing education in the digital age. Skillshare is an online learning community for creators. Anyone can take an online class, watch video lessons, create projects, and even teach a class themselves. Skillshare is an online learning community where anyone can discover, take, or even teach...

Growth Marketer at Zapps (2/19/24 - 3/28/24). Zapps Wholesale (http://zappswholesale.com) is a dynamic force in the wholesale distribution market, renowned for providing a vast array of high-quality products at competitive wholesale prices. With a product range that spans general merchandise to electronics, Zapps Wholesale has become a pivotal partner for businesses looking to enhance their inventory and profit margins. Their commitment to customer service and building enduring relationships is at the heart of their operations, complemented by their innovative auction platform, zappsauctions.com, which offers a transparent and engaging bidding experience. They also do a lot of charitable work, and need help positioning these efforts. Zapps Wholesale is a wholesale distribution company, providing access to high quality truckloads of product from some of the largest retailers in the world at wholesale prices. Zapps Wholesale is one of the fastest growing companies in America with a customer-first approach, which sets us apart in t...

Growth Marketer A/B testing ASO (App store optimization) Account audit Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Ad & URL Trafficking Agency management Analytics implementation
View full profile Intro call
Why Garrison fits
85/100
Match score
#3
Rank
Passed
Passes all HARD
Managed a daily Facebook advertising budget that fluctuated between $100,000 to $200,000... contributed to Calm's 200% annual growth in both 2019 and 2020, with a special focus on securing higher quality annual plan subscriptions. — AImatch synthesis · run eca060c4
06 / 10
Candidate 4 of 5
Jose Otero
Rank 4

Jose Otero

"Director — Paid Social"

Paid Social Freelancer at Côte Beauty (2024-07-01 - Present). Côte Beauty is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand offering clean, toxin-free nail polish, skincare and haircare products, with gifting options and education around clean beauty.

Paid Social Freelancer at MarketerHire (2023-08-01 - Present). MarketerHire is a platform that connects businesses with top marketing talent through a vetted freelance marketplace and strategic hiring service. It serves a diverse clientele, including startups, established businesses, advertising agencies, and Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to quickly hire expert marketers. The platform offers a wide range of marketing services, including brand marketing, content marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, SEO, paid advertising, influencer marketing, and analytics. MarketerHire emphasizes speed and quality, matching clients with pre-screened marketing experts within 48 hours and typically starting projects within a week. Each client receives personalized support from a dedicated marketing manager to ensure smooth project execution. MarketerHire is trusted by notable brands like Netflix, Lyft, and Forbes, showcasing its credibility in the marketing industry. The platform is designed to accommodate various marketing needs, from short-term projects to longer engagements, with flexible terms and no cancellation fees for agencies.

Paid Social Consultant at Berry Street (2024-03-01 - 2024-06-30). Berry Street provides virtual nutrition therapy services delivered by registered dietitians, offering insurance-covered 1-on-1 nutrition counseling via telehealth and a matching platform for patients. The site also targets dietitians and practice owners with in-network billing and administrative support, indicating a provider-focused B2B component alongside direct-to-consumer services.

Paid Social Media Marketer A/B testing Account audit Agency management Campaign optimization & attribution Campaign structure & budgeting Creative strategy/direction Landing page optimization
View full profile Intro call
Why Jose fits
83/100
Match score
#4
Rank
Passed
Passes all HARD
10+ years running paid social. $100M+ in personally managed spend... Meta, TikTok... across DTC, telehealth, CPG, B2B, and subscription. — AImatch synthesis · run eca060c4
07 / 10
Candidate 5 of 5
Bobby Taslimi
Rank 5

Bobby Taslimi

Wilmington, Delaware, United States linkedin.com/in/bobby-taslimi b@316-interactive.com

"Paid Social Media Marketer"

Paid Social Media Marketer at Shotsy (2025-11-07 - Present). GLP-1 Tracking Made Easy

Paid Social Media Marketer at Zoe Financial (2025-09-22 - Present).

Paid Social Media Marketer at Neighbors Bank (2025-07-09 - Present). At Neighbors Bank, we’re redefining the mortgage industry. Our vision is to make homeownership more affordable, accessible, and achievable for homebuyers across the country. That all starts with our people. We are committed to hire incredible people to join our team that believe in our vision. To help get the best of the best, we are doing things a little differently as we redefine the workplace. Just ask any Neighbors employee. We are committed to building a world-class remote culture -- we see this as the key to attracting the highest achievers who thrive in a dynamic and competitive environment. Flexibility is at the forefront. We aren’t your normal bank. We celebrate flexible schedules and FlexBreaks throughout your workday. The Neighbors Bank team fosters a culture of care and connection. We care about our clients, coworkers, and communities. We are connected with each other. Our high-trust environment is one in which every member contributes to our collective success -- whether it's celebrating our wins, learning from our challenges, or continuously striving to improve. We are passionate about giving back to our communities, and we give back in many ways – through our day-to-day mission, our Foundation, and our volunteer hours. Join us as we continue to grow and innovate in the mortgage industry. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference, be part of a different kind of culture, and contribute to something greater, Neighbors Bank might just be the perfect fit for you. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. NMLS 491986 (https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org)

A/B testing Account audit Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Agency management Campaign optimization & attribution Campaign structure & budgeting Copywriting Creative strategy/direction
View full profile Intro call
Why Bobby fits
80/100
Match score
#5
Rank
Passed
Passes all HARD
At Shotsy... Bobby leads paid social strategy across Meta and TikTok. He 5x scaled ad spend while reducing CPA from $33 to $19–$21... deploying a proven UGC production system to source and brief creators for performance-driven ads. — AImatch synthesis · run eca060c4
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3Rs Analysis

Recency · Relevance · Reputation — the three checks that catch hiring mistakes.

Candidate Match Quality
Recency Have they done it recently?
Relevance Is the work shape the same?
Reputation Were the companies notable?
Pete Opakunle
Director — Paid Social
3/5
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3/5
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Chris Ahn
VP — Growth Marketing
3/5
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3/5
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3/5
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Garrison Yang
Mid — Growth Marketing
3/5
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3/5
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3/5
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Jose Otero
Director — Paid Social
3/5
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3/5
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3/5
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Bobby Taslimi
Paid Social Media Marketer
3/5
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3/5
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3/5
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Head-to-Head Comparison

Side-by-side on the dimensions that matter for this role.

Dimension
Pete Opakunle
Director — Paid Social
Chris Ahn
VP — Growth Marketing
Garrison Yang
Mid — Growth Marketing
Jose Otero
Director — Paid Social
Bobby Taslimi
Paid Social Media Marketer
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Next Steps

Pick two. We'll move tomorrow.

Tell us which two or three names you'd like to engage. We handle outreach, scheduling, scoping the engagement, and brief them on Voice Agent - Nick Gidwani ahead of the call.

01

Confirm shortlist

Reply with two or three names. We prep their dossier and tailor diligence questions to Paid Social Media Marketer.

02

Intro calls in 5 days

30-minute conversations. Voice Agent - Nick Gidwani leadership + candidate.

03

Scope the engagement

Define hours, scope, and starting milestones. Monthly retainer or hourly.

Prepared by MarketerHire · AImatch · run eca060c4 · 2026-07-06
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