ClimbIQ

Hello everyone at Tech Startups! We are moving along nicely here at ClimbIQ.gg — steady progress across the board:

I've submitted the app to Riot for a Production API Key. Once approved, we'll be able to implement the OAuth integration nececary to securely link accounts. The site is fully search engine optimized and im in the process of testing the campaign effectiveness. As well I've created our official x/twitter account @climbiqgg.

The new Public Leaderboard is live! FlexForge Teams are now set as public by default and will show up on this page ordered by rank and tier, with all stats pre-computed on team updates.

Last but definitely not least 🥁 (drumroll please)... Stripe has been fully migrated to production, and alpha tester product keys have been generated. This is a huge milestone as it means that Alpha phase is FULLY underway! How exciting!

Can't wait to share my next progress update with you guys!

Who I am: I’m a senior software engineer and solo founder with a background in building complex, data-driven systems across multiple industries. I’ve spent my career solving technical problems at scale. Today, I'm building something more personal: a platform that restores the sense of community gaming used to have.

What I’m building: ClimbIQ.gg is a platform that helps League of Legends players find the perfect duo partner and form lasting, high-performing teams using gameplay data and behavioral patterns.

The problem: Most modern matchmaking systems pair random players together who flame each other for an hour and then never reconnect. ClimbIQ rethinks that experience — helping players build meaningful connections around shared goals, skill levels, and playstyles.

Who it’s for: Players who value teamwork, consistency, and growth. Whether you’re a competitive grinder or a casual player looking for better duos, ClimbIQ makes it easier to find people who actually fit your way of playing.

Where I’m at: Currently in alpha, testing core features with a small group of early users. The focus is gathering feedback on the player-matching experience and evaluating which features provide enough value to become part of the premium offering as we move toward public beta.

What’s next: The next phase is focused on defining the premium feature set, expanding the alpha tester base, and preparing for a public beta launch. Alongside that, I’m searching for a non-technical co-founder to balance my engineering background — someone who can help shape community strategy, marketing, and long-term growth as ClimbIQ moves from product validation to market entry.

Thanks for reading, and for having me here — I’m looking forward to learning from and sharing with other builders in the community.