In a digital era where recognition often comes from viral moments and follower counts, a new mobile platform is stepping up to offer something more meaningful. Backerz, co-founded by Josip Zelic and Ryan Skender, aims to redefine how rising talent is discovered and supported not through likes, but through real milestones, community engagement, and belief.

Backerz is described by its founders as the world’s first “human stock market,” a mobile app where users can back people, not just content. Built around the idea of milestone-driven profiles, the platform enables users to follow emerging creators, athletes, and entrepreneurs as they work toward real goals like signing with a club, launching a product, or finishing a film.

The idea for Backerz didn’t come from trying to chase trends. It came from experience. Too many talented people fall through the cracks, not because they aren’t capable, but because they lack the support system or community that believes in them early. Backerz is being built to change that.

“Most platforms reward people who already have clout,” said Josip Zelic, co-founder of Backerz. “We’re more interested in the people with potential who are overlooked simply because they didn’t grow up with the right network or platform. Backerz is that platform.”

What makes Backerz different is how it removes clout from the equation. There are no vanity metrics or empty engagement. Instead, every user journey is tied to tangible progress, and every supporter has a chance to contribute meaningfully to that journey. The milestone model doesn’t just keep creators accountable, it keeps backers engaged.

“At Backerz, a like isn’t just a tap,” added co-founder Ryan Skender. “We’re turning digital support into real accountability and connection. We want to give ‘likes’ meaning again.”

The platform’s vision also extends into the real world. Through the use of Backerz QR codes, unique scannable tags placed in public spaces or worn by early users, the team is introducing a new way to discover talent. Anyone can scan a code and instantly explore a person’s journey, support their milestones, or even become their first backer. This blends offline interaction with digital culture, creating a new form of discovery that’s social, participatory, and meaningful.

Watch the official Backerz hype video on Instagram to see how the movement is kicking off.

Currently in pre-launch, Backerz is onboarding early creators, building its community, and developing its MVP. With QR-code discovery rolling out in key cities and a growing social media presence, the team is focused on one goal: changing the way the world gives support.

The long-term vision goes beyond athletes and creators. Backerz aims to become a universal platform for belief whether someone is an aspiring founder, an overlooked artist, or someone chasing a second chance. If there’s a dream and a direction, Backerz wants to be the place where it’s backed.

“We’re not just building a platform,” said Zelic. “We’re building a space where belief has infrastructure. Where people are backed because of their potential, not their popularity.”

With a milestone tracking system, public profiles, progress updates, and a gamified point-based support model, Backerz creates a feedback loop that benefits both supporters and talent. No financial transactions are included at this early stage, but the foundation is built for future integrations once trust and traction are established.

“Supporting someone’s growth should feel like a journey, not a one-click interaction,” added Skender. “That’s what we’re here to change.”

By creating a space where effort is visible, growth is trackable, and backing is intentional, Backerz is shifting digital culture toward depth, not noise. It isn’t about fame, it’s about follow-through.

The team behind Backerz believes they are not just launching a product, but a culture rooted in action, accountability, and real recognition.

About Backerz

Backerz is a Singapore-based mobile platform that enables users to follow and support the journeys of rising talent through milestone-based engagement. Founded in April 2025 by Josip Zelic and Ryan Skender, Backerz is building a global “human backing” marketplace where meaningful digital interactions replace shallow engagement and belief becomes the new currency.

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