MVP Professional Networking Mobile App

I need a functional MVP that runs smoothly on both iPhone and Android, giving users a clean, professional space to meet peers who share similar professional interests. The core build must cover the full journey: secure registration, a brief onboarding questionnaire, fully editable profiles, smart recommendations, connection requests, and a lightweight one-to-one messaging thread.

Profiles will hold:
• Job title, industry, interests
• Skills, work experience, education
• Career goals and a short intro

I'm looking for an experienced app developer to help create a modern, user-friendly networking platform that connects individuals based on their professional interests, goals, and experience.

The platform should include user registration, customizable profiles, a short onboarding questionnaire, personalized recommendations, connection requests, and a simple messaging system. I'm looking for a clean, professional design that works smoothly on mobile devices, with the potential to expand its features in the future.

This is an early-stage startup, and I would like to begin with a functional prototype (MVP) before developing the full platform. I'm looking for someone who can help with both design and development while maintaining confidentiality about the project.

The recommendation engine should match users primarily by shared interests, so the data model and any ranking logic have to revolve around that dimension from the start.

Design and tech stack choices are yours, but the interface has to feel modern, intuitive, and mobile-first, with room to extend later. A clickable prototype, followed by the working MVP (code, assets, and brief technical documentation), will be the immediate deliverables. All work, discussions, and materials stay strictly confidential.