Ellis Taylor
Ellis is the co-founder of Glyde, a platform helping SMEs automate and take control of cross-border payments. With experience in currency broking, he’s focused on removing friction and inefficiencies for growing businesses.
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Finding your Expert
Discover the difference a board advisor can make to your startup. Connectd matches you with vetted experts who tackle challenges, fill skill gaps and strengthen strategic decision-making as you grow.
Share your growth goals
Tell us what you’re building, the challenges you’re facing and where you need support. We’ll understand your priorities, gaps in experience and growth plans to identify the right advisory expertise.
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Explore curated matches, book intros and start engaging with board advisors who can tackle challenges, provide specialist insight, and offer meaningful guidance from day one.
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Access board advisors from our vetted network, trained through the Connectd academy. Bring in targeted expertise when you need it, with flexible pro bono or paid placement to suit your requirements.
Why hire a board advisor?
What does a board advisor do?
Board advisors tackle specific challenges and provide expertise where leadership teams lacks specific skills or experience. Through focused problem-solving, strategic insight and objective feedback they support stronger decision making to drive startup growth.
What are the benefits of hiring a board advisor?
Board advisors offer targeted expertise and experience on a flexible, dynamic basis. Providing knowledge, trusted guidance and straight-talking insight, they help leadership teams fill capability gaps, navigate complexity and make better decisions as the business evolves.
When should you consider hiring a board advisor?
If you’re facing big decisions, rapid growth or unfamiliar challenges, board advisory support will help. It’s a smart next step for startups who want experienced guidance, clearer thinking and constructive challenge, without having to create complex board structures too early.
Startups we've Connectd
Xuna Li
Xuna is the founder of HZ Power, a green energy startup helping accelerate the transition to net zero through engineering support and data-driven strategy. With a background in engineering, she’s focused on reducing electricity costs and building a more sustainable future.
Dan Rosenberg
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between a board advisor and a non-executive director?
A board advisor provides strategic guidance and constructive challenge without holding a formal board position or legal responsibilities.
A non-executive director, by contrast, is a statutory board member with governance duties and fiduciary obligations. Board advisors offer flexibility and insight without formal appointment.
Are board advisors involved in day-to-day operations?
No. Board advisors are not involved in the day-to-day running of your business. Their role is to step back, provide perspective and help founders and leadership teams think through challenges and make decisions more effectively.
Will a board advisor work exclusively with our startup?
This depends on the advisor’s availability and preferences. Board advisors may support multiple businesses, but they are expected to declare any conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality to ensure impartial, trusted advice.
What costs are associated with joining the platform?
Connectd is free to join for startups. The only requirement is to complete an onboarding call with a member of our team to get full access to the platform.
After creating an account during your onboarding call, you’ll have instant access to our network of experts. You can filter talent by role, industry, skill set, location, and compensation expectations to help you find the best people for your business.
How do I find experts on the platform?
There are three core on-platform features which enable you to connect with talent: job postings, expert search and AI recommendations. Our global events also provide opportunities to build relationships with experts.
Where do you operate geographically?
Our members are located across 40+ countries, with strong representation in the UK and US. This enables you to access global expertise and cross-border collaboration, working with experts remotely if required.
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