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Connecting ambitious startups with fractional and advisory experts.

How can
we help?

Build your portfolio.

Get placed with an 
ambitious startup

Your expertise is in demand. By connecting with scaling startups, you can support their growth, expand your network, and build a fractional portfolio career on your terms. 

Onboard
vetted leaders.

Solve your startup problems 
with expert support

Knowledge drives growth. With support from specialist advisors and fractional leaders, you can access the insight, experience and guidance to achieve your ambitions.

Connectd For Experts

Build a flexible, future-ready career by applying your expertise across high-growth companies. Drive strategic and operational success, diversifying your impact and income without full-time commitments.

Step into strategic influence, applying your expertise beyond the day-to-day to guide high-growth companies at board level. Broaden your experience, boost your profile, and shape a future on your own terms.

Harness your expertise to provide trusted strategic advice and guidance - and build your reputation. Sharpen your hard skills in governance, risk, and strategy, letting you shape big decisions and build influence without the day-to-day pressure.

Every member gets a guaranteed pro bono placement with an ambitious, early-stage business.

Structured learning

Earn a CPD-certified qualification through self-paced, on-demand learning built around the realities of fractional and board-level work.

Mentor-supported

Work one-to-one with someone who's already made this transition. They know what it feels like and how to make your move as smooth as possible.

Guaranteed placement

Build your experience and lay the foundations for future success. Pro bono placements regularly lead to paid advisory, fractional and board roles.

Elite experts for startups

Scale your startup with fractional leadership. Whether you need a fractional COO for operational efficiency, a fractional CMO for growth marketing, or a fractional CTO for a technical overhaul, we connect you with vetted experts. Access the senior-level experience you need to solve bottlenecks and deliver immediate strategic impact.

Hear from our members

Ali Fawze

Founder

Connectd is an outstanding platform that makes networking between startups, advisors seamless and efficient.

The platform is well-designed, easy to navigate, and filled with high-quality opportunities. What truly sets Connectd apart is the level of support they provide—both in terms of platform guidance and strategic advice. If you're looking to grow your startup, Connectd is a gamechanger!

Jagjit Banwait

Board Advisor

I've had – and continue to have – a fantastic experience with Connectd. The course was insightful and well-structured, providing valuable knowledge, and the networking events have been excellent. The platform does a great job of connecting founders and advisors in a meaningful way.

I'm about to start a placement soon, which speaks volumes about how effective Connectd is in creating real opportunities.

If you're looking for networking, learning, and career opportunities in the startup space, I highly recommend Connectd.

Stuart Evans

Founder

The two advisors that we have connected with through the platform are exceptional. The package of support and the value that we are receiving is outstanding. I would recommend Connectd wholeheartedly.

Deborah Hall

Fractional Executive

Connectd has been an outstanding platform for securing board and advisory positions. Their personalized approach, industry insights, and extensive network make them a standout service for professionals seeking leadership opportunities.

I highly recommend Connectd to anyone looking to transition into non-executive, board, or advisory roles—a truly professional and results-driven service!

Denise Creisson

Founder

Connectd has been a game-changer for MySensei. Finding the right Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) can be a challenge, but thanks to their platform and expertise, we now have a strong advisory team from key business functions. This has given us a significant strategic advantage, ensuring our business decisions are well-informed and aligned across these key areas.

If you're looking to strengthen your advisory board with the right expertise, I highly recommend Connectd. Their process is efficient, their network is impressive, and the impact on our business has been profound.

Karima Mariama-Arthur

Mentor

Excellent infrastructure and communication from leadership energize my work. I appreciate the caliber of the program, the rigor, and the expectations set for mentees. I am proud to be affiliated with this global program that provides future advisors and board members with the substance and experience they need to elevate their careers.

Darren Briscoe

Advisor

For starting out on your Board Advisory, NED journey or simply transitioning to fractional work, I would recommend Connectd. Yes, there are some costs, but the CPD is simple, easy to digest and actionable, Moreover it is paired with a mentor programme to support your transition and assist you in your first position. Connectd removes the anxiety over gaining that first position, the one that can lead to the next.

Maggie Vaughan

Founder

I've been blown away by the mentorship and support provided by Connectd. I could not recommend this service more highly for anyone trying to build a new business or scale their current one. I'm looking forward to continuing my journey with Connectd's guidance.

Edwin Addis

Advisor

As a Corporate Governance specialist transitioning into a portfolio career, I found the Connectd Portfolio Career Academy to be an invaluable resource. The curriculum is expertly curated, offering a perfect blend of hard board-level skills such as finance and governance, and the soft skills needed to support the start-ups.

Eleanor Andrews

Advisor

Having worked at the same company for 30 years, I was a little hesitant about what might come next. Connectd gave me options; to spend my time on what mattered most, to freely explore a portfolio career, and to remain calm and confident in doing so. Couldn’t recommend it enough to anyone thinking about fractional work.

Kristina Mills-Barrett

Advisor

Connect has been fantastic. From creating really insightful but also challenging courses to creating a community that's truly supportive and securing incredible mentors, they really work to make sure you're set up for success as you transition to a portfolio career. They really are transforming the advisory and fractional space and I can't wait to see what they do next!

Dr Gilbert Guzman

Founder

I truly love(d) the experience I've had with Connectd as a founder. While I have a wealth of corporate experience, a doctorate in business, and am a constant learner, my Connectd Advisors truly helped me understand the real world of being a startup founder. From pivoting to looking at what comes first in the life cycle (things you don't learn in school), their experience and guidance have truly helped me grow this thing. Now, onto the next phase!! USERS!

Kimberly Y Moore

Founder and CEO

Daniel captured the business needs for an advisor in a very specific area that we were experiencing a gap in our understanding. I met with the advisor who not only understood the problem our solution solves but had a personal experience with it. Additionally, we were aligned on what's most important and that's the relationship trust.

Lydia Hartley

Founder

Working with Connectd has been a fantastic experience. We were paired with an advisor who quickly understood our challenges and brought sharp, practical product strategy insight within the first month. I would highly recommend to any startup looking for strategic support to scale!

Thomas Robb

Founder

After my first call I was introduced to 3 experts in related fields within 24 hours, and in conversation with them within the first week. Great experience so far.

Mariana Merritt

Founder

Connectd did an excellent job of having HIGH quality advisors on hand. Our business practices and team got a major boost in morale and forward momentum when we brought on Connectd advisors. We interviewed 4 and move forward with 3. Our advisors immediately had valuable contributions, deep funds of knowledge, and were delightful to work with.

Kelvin Voen

Founder

Connected is like dream come true. Words can't explain my satisfaction since I joined. The team is amazing. Everyone has been super helpful and so kind. The Advisors are amazing with loads of passion and experience to help founders. I highly recommend, 100 stars if I could!

Richie Ganney

Founder

We brought on an advisor through Connectd to help with product and GTM strategy. The onboarding process was seamless. No friction, no lengthy back-and-forths. They matched us really well and we've seen a huge impact already. If you're a founder looking for specialised help without the overhead of hiring full-time, worth a look!

Callum Golds

Advisor

I recently completed the Board Advisory training with Connectd, and the experience was brilliant. It provided exactly the context I needed to navigate the shift into advisory work with confidence. Upon completing the training and getting set up with a mentor, Connectd quickly secured my first pro-bono position with a business that aligns perfectly with both my professional interests and my personal values. I’m already looking forward to continuing my journey with their NED training later this year. Highly recommended for anyone looking to level up their board career.

James Green

Advisor

I recommend joining Connectd if you want to grow your network and do the training to becoming a NED or Advisor. The course material is good and you get a pro-bono placement once completed. This sets you on your journey to support start-ups/scale-ups. I have met some great new contacts through Connectd and it has provided me with fantastic experience that I would not have been able to obtain otherwise, so recommend joining the platform if you get chance!

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10,000+
Global Members
50,000
Connections Facilitated
100+
Industries Represented
80+
Fractional Skillsets
4.4
Average Hires Per Startup