Some startup problems need a person, not a prompt.

Onboard expert advisory talent to solve your biggest startup problems within 48 hours. Pro-bono for 6 months.

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Complete a simple onboarding form in 90 secs

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Review curated matches from 10,000 vetted startup experts

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Start intro calls within 48 hours with multiple candidates

One platform. Every expert your startup will ever need

What does a pro-bono expert actually mean for your startup?

A free 6 month placement

Your matched expert works with your startup for 6 months at no cost. No fees, no commitment, no catches.

A vetted and matched expert

We curate the right advisor for your stage and challenge — from 10,000+ fractional execs, board advisors, and NEDs.

The option to retain based on results

After 6 months, if the expert is adding value, convert to a paid engagement on your terms. If not, walk away — no obligation.

Startup expert roles, filled fast

From brief to first intro call in under a week.

Fractional Execs

Fractional Execs

Part-time C-suite executives who embed in your team 1–3 days per week. Get the strategic leadership you need without full-time cost.

Board Advisors

Board Advisors

Experienced operators who’ve scaled companies before. Monthly sessions, async support, and introductions to their network.

Non-Exec Directors

Non-Exec Directors

Independent board-level oversight and governance. Challenge your thinking, protect your interests, and open doors.

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Day 0

Brief submitted

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Day 1

AI matching begins

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Day 2–3

Shortlist reviewed

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Day 7

Intro calls start

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6 Months

Pro-bono period

Specifically looking to hire fractional talent?

Speak to our team about finding the right fractional talent for your needs.

Our fractional team

Hear from startups who trust Connectd

We didn’t have those skills on our board. Connectd put us in touch with a board advisor who’d worked in ed tech for years — someone who understood how to achieve product-market fit in our sector. It’s been phenomenal.

Dan Rosenberg

Founder, LinkyThinks

3,500+

Startups matched

10,000+

Vetted experts

60,000+

Connections made

Why founders choose Connectd

Connectd

Traditional Recruiters

Talent Marketplaces

Cost for first 6 months
Free
£15k–£50k+ fees
$300–500/mo + markups
Time to first introduction
Days
4–8 weeks
1–2 weeks
Startup focus
100% startup-only
Generalist
Generalist
All role types (fractional, advisory, NEDs)
Limited
Fractional only
Dedicated placement & success team
Ongoing community access

Is Connectd the last Advisor your startup will ever need...

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One advisor can’t solve every problem, but access to 10,000 advisors can.

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Not just a platform for experts, a team alongside you on the startup journey.

James St John-Dunlop

James St John-Dunlop

UK Startup Lead

Jamie Morris

Jamie Morris

Head of Startups

Emily Brooke

Emily Brooke

US Startup Lead

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