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.
Complete a simple onboarding form in 90 secs
Review curated matches from 6,500+ vetted startup experts
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 6,500+ 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
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
Experienced operators who’ve scaled companies before. Monthly sessions, async support, and introductions to their network.
Non-Exec Directors
Independent board-level oversight and governance. Challenge your thinking, protect your interests, and open doors.
Day 0
Brief submitted
Day 1
AI matching begins
Day 2–3
Shortlist reviewed
Day 7
Intro calls start
6 Months
Pro-bono period
Specifically looking to hire fractional talent?
Speak to our team about finding the right fractional talent for your needs.
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
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Startups matched
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Vetted experts
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Connections made
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Is Connectd the last Advisor your startup will ever need...
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One advisor can’t solve every problem, but access to 6,500+ advisors can.
Not just a platform for experts, a team alongside you on the startup journey.
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UK Startup Lead
Jamie Morris
Head of Startups
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US Startup Lead
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