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![Trustpilot 4.5 star rating](/dist/svg/trustpilot-dark.svg)## 60,000 connections facilitated

 

 

 

 

 

    

 ## 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.

 

 

 [ Find a Board Advisor ](https://startups.connectd.com/onboarding?utm_term=main_site_uk) 

 

  ### 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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### Match with experts

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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### Scale risk free

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.

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 ## Take a glimpse at the advisory talent powering our network.

     ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Liz-1030-x-690_72dpi_2025-09-08-135056_jdrn.webp)  

 Advisors### Liz Berger

**Verified Expert** in Financial Management

Expertise

- Financial Operations
- Consulting
- Fintech
 
 

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     ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Paula-Newton.jpg)  

 Advisors### Paula Newton

**Verified Expert** in Strategy

Expertise

- Business Plan Writing
- R&D
- Board Governance
 
 

    ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/sky-4-logo-png-transparent.png)  

 

  

     ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Damien-Koziol.jpg)  

 Advisors### Damien Koziol

**Verified Expert** in Business Growth

Expertise

- Executive Coaching
- Business Consulting
- Strategic Planning
 
 

    ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/nokia-new-logo-2023-png-vector.png)  

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

  ### Unclear strategy

Struggling to define direction or priorities? Board advisors bring external perspective to help test assumptions, sharpen focus and align your leadership team around a clearer strategy.

 

### Complex decision-making

Facing decisions that feel high-risk or unfamiliar? A board advisor helps you think through options, weigh up trade-offs and make informed choices, without carrying the pressure alone.

 

### Filling skill gaps

Not got the expertise in-house? Board advisors provide board-level insight, expert mentorship and the knowledge to tackle challenges with practical, real-world advice.

 

### Leadership blind spots

Too close to the detail? Board advisors offer objective reflections and honest feedback, helping to reveal blind spots and strengthen decision-making at critical moments.

 

### Preparing for what's next

Planning your next stage of growth? Board advisory support helps you pressure-test plans, navigate growth and prepare for future funding, expansion of your team or formal governance structures.

 

 

 

   

 [ Find a Board Advisor ](https://startups.connectd.com/onboarding?utm_term=main_site_uk) 

## Startups we've Connectd

  [    ![](/uploads/Images/_900x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Glyde-876-x-552_72.webp)  

### 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.

 

 ](https://www.connectd.com/stories/ellis-taylor)  [    ![](/uploads/Images/_900x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Linky-Thinks-876-x-552_72.webp)  

### Dan Rosenberg

LinkyThinks empowers children by linking different ways of thinking to foster creativity, academic success, and emotional expression. Through engaging online classes and resources, LinkyThinks equips the next generation with essential skills that many adults struggle with, ensuring they have a strong foundation to carry them into adulthood.

 

 ](https://www.connectd.com/stories/dan-rosenberg) 

 [ View All Success Stories ](https://www.connectd.com/stories/startups) 

 

 ## Hire a board advisor and transform your startup today.

 [ Find a Board Advisor ](https://startups.connectd.com/onboarding?utm_term=main_site_uk) 

 

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