Ifeanyi “Ify” Imachukwu is the founder and CEO of SeenU, a social discovery app designed to spark real-world connections through proximity-based features while protecting user privacy. Ifeanyi combines his background as a content creator with his entrepreneurial vision to build platforms that prioritize authenticity and genuine human interaction. SeenU has already gained traction on university campuses, reflecting his mission to reshape how people connect beyond traditional social media.

Connect with Ifeanyi Imachukwu!

https://www.instagram.com/itsmeifyy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifeanyiimachukwu

https://www.tiktok.com/@theifys

CHAPTERS:

0:00 – Introduction

1:11 – Ifeanyi shares his journey building the SeenU social app

2:16 – What is SeenU, and what makes it different from other social apps?

3:47 – Ifeanyi talks about the challenges of network effects and user growth with SeenU

4:48 – How SeenU protects privacy and location data

5:40 – Do users need to stay active on the app to connect?

6:37 – Ifeanyi shares how SeenU differs from Tinder and Hinge

7:50 – Live demo preview of SeenU’s radar feature

9:08 – Ifeanyi shares how he bootstrapped his app before getting investors

10:00 – Ifeanyi talks about finding the right developer for his app

11:51 – Ifeanyi’s background as a Scrum Master and content creator

13:11 – Ifeanyi talks about growing 2M TikTok followers and why he stepped away

14:59 – Ifeanyi shares how he received recognition from Rihanna and Ariana Grande for his comedic skits on Instagram

16:10 – Ifeanyi shares his deeper “why” behind SeenU

17:32 – Word-of-mouth and launch strategy at universities

20:44 – Ifeanyi talks about the impact of the “Top 5 Friends” feature in his app

22:56 – Ifeanyi talks about transitioning from TikTok to the tech space after setbacks

24:52 – Ifeanyi talks about deleting Instagram after hearing God’s call

27:30 – How Ifeanyi consistently grows across platforms

28:28 – Ifeanyi shares editing tricks vs. keeping content authentic

29:44 – Ifeanyi’s advice to Andy on growing the podcast

33:05 – Ifeanyi opens up about pain, tears, and what he learned from it

34:53 – Ifeanyi talks about his marketing strategy for SeenU

36:19 – Organic marketing vs. outbound outreach

37:50 – Ifeanyi shares what gave him the idea to build SeenU

39:01 – How Ifeanyi would personally use his app daily

41:30 – Ifeanyi shares why they targeted one university when launching SeenU

42:17 – Inspiration from MySpace’s Tom Anderson: everyone’s first friend

44:22 – What “face card” means and why it matters

46:38 – Ifeanyi shares how to get reposted without paying for clips

48:42 – Ifeanyi shares creative ideas to blow up SeenU’s social media

49:46 – Ifeanyi talks about finding your niche with or without trial and error

50:46 – Ifeanyi talks about building the app in just four weeks

52:46 – Ifeanyi’s recent personal discoveries

53:31 – Ifeanyi’s personal goals and focus for the next six months

54:30 – Connect with Ifeanyi

55:03 – Outro