# Connectd (UK) ## Audience - [For Startups](https://www.connectd.com/learn/for-startups.md) - [For Fractional](https://www.connectd.com/learn/for-experts.md) ## Categories - [Press](https://www.connectd.com/learn/press.md) - [Blog](https://www.connectd.com/learn/blog.md): Ready to build a business that attracts attention? ## Events - [Starting strong: how to land your first paid advisory role](https://www.connectd.com/events/starting-strong-how-to-land-your-first-paid-advisory-role.md): London has long been a centre for senior leadership talent - but the rise of fractional work is reshaping how that expertise is deployed. - [London Mixer](https://www.connectd.com/events/london-mixer.md): Join us for the London Mixer! A vibrant networking event designed to bring together founders and advisors from across the city’s dynamic startup ecosystem.This... - [A Fractional Future: The Power of AI & DeepTech](https://www.connectd.com/events/a-fractional-future-the-power-of-ai-deeptech.md): Join us in Manchester for an exclusive evening focused on how founders and fractional leaders can leverage AI and Deeptech to achieve growth in their... - [Strategic Leadership: find your stakeholder alliances](https://www.connectd.com/events/strategic-leadership-find-your-stakeholder-alliances.md): Forging powerful alliances beyond the boardroom to drive lasting business success. In this exclusive online webinar, Connectd members joined renowned NED,... - [Influential Leadership: redefining boardroom dynamics](https://www.connectd.com/events/influential-leadership-redefining-boardroom-dynamics.md): Unlocking the secrets to lasting influence in the boardroom. At this inspiring keynote event, Connectd members joined renowned portfolio professional and... - [How to Implement AI for your Startups](https://www.connectd.com/events/how-to-implement-ai-for-your-startups.md): Where visionaries unlock the future - this exclusive panel brought together experts to reveal how AI is transforming the startup landscape. Here are some of... - [Personal Brand Development](https://www.connectd.com/events/personal-brand-development.md): Standing out in the portfolio world by mastering your personal brand. In this exclusive online webinar, Connectd advisors discovered how to craft a compelling... - [Embracing Uncertainty: finding clarity in chaos](https://www.connectd.com/events/embracing-uncertainty-finding-clarity-in-chaos.md): Turning uncertainty into your greatest advantage. Through this empowering panel event, Connectd members and industry experts revealed how embracing change can... - [The Future is Fractional](https://www.connectd.com/events/the-future-is-fractional.md): The future of organisations isn't full time - it's fractional, and this insightful event at the Google HQ in London proved why. Fractional leadership took... - [Managing your portfolio roles](https://www.connectd.com/events/managing-your-portfolio-roles.md): Are you juggling multiple portfolio roles and looking for practical ways to maximise your impact, balance your commitments, and drive value across every... - [Negotiating for your remuneration](https://www.connectd.com/events/negotiating-for-your-remuneration.md): Are you transitioning into a fractional career and wondering how to secure the best possible rewards for your expertise?Join us for a focused session, designed... - [Aligning culture with organisational goals](https://www.connectd.com/events/aligning-culture-with-organisational-goals.md): How can organisations create a culture that truly supports and drives their strategic goals?Join us for an exciting panel discussion where industry leaders... - [Entrepreneurial Insights: from idea to impact](https://www.connectd.com/events/entrepreneurial-insights-from-idea-to-impact.md): Ready to explore the next chapter of your career?Join us for an evening of inspiration and practical advice, designed for aspiring Fractional Leaders eager to... ## Insights - [How to manage multiple clients as a fractional leader](https://www.connectd.com/article/how-to-manage-multiple-clients-as-a-fractional-leader.md): Early in a fractional career, the main worry is winning your first clients. Once you have acquired several, the challenge becomes serving them all well, while... - [Go-to-Market Strategy for Startups: Building a Repeatable Growth Engine From Early Traction](https://www.connectd.com/article/go-to-market-strategy-for-startups.md): A strong product is a genuinely great starting point for any business, but on its own it's not enough. - [Non-executive skills: the capabilities every aspiring NED needs](https://www.connectd.com/article/non-executive-skills.md): You've led teams, owned P&Ls and shaped strategy at the top of your organisation. Now you want a board seat that reflects that track record, sooner rather than... - [How to Start a Fractional Career: A Roadmap for Senior Leaders](https://www.connectd.com/article/how-to-start-a-fractional-career.md): Every day in a corporate role can start to feel the same: the same commute, the same building, the same meetings with the same people. - [The role of a startup advisor: what they do, what they earn, and how to step in](https://www.connectd.com/article/role-of-a-startup-advisor.md): Not everyone who takes on a startup advisory role wants the same thing. Some are building towards a Non-Executive Director seat and treat advisory work as a... - [Finding and Securing Non-Executive Director Positions in 2026](https://www.connectd.com/article/finding-and-securing-non-executive-director-positions-in-2026.md): What a Non-Executive Director does and why UK boards need themA Non-Executive Director (NED) is a formal member of a company's board who provides independent... - [Why startup advisors offer more than just mentorship - and how to access them](https://www.connectd.com/article/startup-mentorship.md): Most founding teams know they need guidance. What they often don't realise is that startup mentorship alone isn't enough — they need something more embedded,... - [Fractional leadership - more than a trend](https://www.connectd.com/article/fractional-leadership-career-model-senior-leaders.md): Fractional work is it the career model senior leaders have been waiting for - learn how to make the shift yourself - [Fractional vs full-time executives: the complete decision framework](https://www.connectd.com/article/fractional-vs-full-time-executives-the-complete-decision-framework.md): Full-time or Fractional?At Connectd, we've built a global community, connecting founding teams with fractional leadership, so we see both sides of this... - [What do startups look for in a board advisor?](https://www.connectd.com/article/what-do-startups-look-for-in-a-board-advisor.md): If you're an experienced professional considering your first board advisory role, the question you're probably asking is whether your career has prepared you... - [Fractional executive roles explained: what each role involves and how to position yourself](https://www.connectd.com/article/fractional-executive-roles-explained.md): Going fractional doesn't change your function - it changes almost everything about how you operate within it. - [How to build a portfolio career: fractional, advisory and board roles explained](https://www.connectd.com/article/how-to-build-a-portfolio-career.md): Experienced leaders are choosing to work differently, building portfolio careers not because they have to, but because their expertise is too valuable to sit... - [How to find NED and advisory board roles: platforms, networks, and what boards look for](https://www.connectd.com/article/how-to-find-ned-and-advisory-board-roles-platforms-networks-and-what-boards-look-for.md): The market for board advisors and NEDs has never been more active - find out how to make the transition to these in-demand roles - [Personal branding: how fractional leaders build authority and attract the right opportunities](https://www.connectd.com/article/fractional-executive-personal-branding.md): Personal branding helps fractional leaders build authority, attract quality engagements, and get seen by the right people. - [How to Set Your Fractional Executive Day Rate: A Pricing Guide for CFOs, CMOs, and CTOs](https://www.connectd.com/article/fractional-executive-day-rates-uk.md): Every one new to the fractional space has the same question: what should I actually charge? Read on to find out - [How to Become a Fractional Executive: The Complete Career Guide](https://www.connectd.com/article/blog-how-to-become-a-fractional-executive.md): From choosing your niche and pricing your engagements, to landing your first client and building toward board-level roles - this guide covers it all. - [Fractional CHRO: how to find the right fit for your startup](https://www.connectd.com/article/fractional-chro.md): A fractional CHRO operates as a genuine member of the leadership team, shaping decisions that affect the entire company's trajectory - and they could be... - [How to land your first paid advisory role](https://www.connectd.com/article/paid-advisory-roles.md): The panel at Connectd's recent event in Miami drilled down into exactly what it takes to build a portfolio career that pays - [What makes an advisory network essential for career transition?](https://www.connectd.com/article/advisory-network.md): The shift from a full-time executive role to fractional and advisory work is rarely a solo journey. - [AI won't take your job. It's made your expertise more valuable than ever.](https://www.connectd.com/article/ai-job-market-expertise-more-valuable.md): AI is one of the many forces shaping the global job market - but for startups and the fractionals they work with, this is a moment of opportunity to be embraced - [Fractional CXO explained: opportunities for senior leaders](https://www.connectd.com/article/fractional-cxo.md): We explore the opportunity to work fractionally across a number of critical business functions - [From corporate to advisory: the honest realities of fractional work](https://www.connectd.com/article/from-corporate-to-advisory-work.md): Our recent London event explored what moving from the corporate world to an advisory career really means - and how to make the move pay - [A guide to building a high-impact startup advisory board](https://www.connectd.com/article/build-a-startup-advisory-board.md): The difference between an advisory board that genuinely transforms your business and one that just looks good comes down to how it's built and why - [Finding a mentor who understands fractional leadership](https://www.connectd.com/article/find-a-mentor.md): A fractional career presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities which is why having a mentor who has walked the same path can be critical - [Insights from our NYC panel: what does it really take to build an advisory career?](https://www.connectd.com/article/what-does-it-really-take-to-build-an-advisory-career.md): Three Connectd members - at very different points in their journeys - got honest about what the transition to advisory and fractional roles actually looks like - [Why even experienced fractional leaders still need a mentor](https://www.connectd.com/article/experienced-fractional-mentor.md): Some of the most valuable moments in a fractional career happen not at the start, but when you're working out what comes next. - [What is a Virtual CMO?](https://www.connectd.com/article/what-is-a-virtual-cmo.md): As more businesses adopt hybrid, global and asynchronous working models, demand for virtual CMO services continues to grow - we explore how they differ from - [The Success Paradox: why your brain panics when your business finally works](https://www.connectd.com/article/the-success-paradox-why-your-brain-panics-when-your-business-finally-works.md): Connectd member Isabella Venour, Growth Advisor, speaker and founder of The Business Alignment Method® shares her perspective on the “success paradox”. - [Benefits of hiring fractional vs. full-time leadership](https://www.connectd.com/article/benefits-of-hiring-fractional-vs-full-time-leadership.md): Most startups do not struggle with recognising the need for senior leadership; the real question is when to bring that expertise in. - [Finding fractional executive roles: a practical guide](https://www.connectd.com/article/fractional-executive-roles.md): Fractional executive roles on the rise - this guide explores how to find positions working across multiple organisations to make maximum impact on your own... - [What is a Fractional CMO? A Complete Guide](https://www.connectd.com/article/what-is-a-fractional-cmo-a-complete-guide.md): This guide explores how fractional CMOs support growing businesses, the challenges they are typically brought in to solve, and how experienced marketers can... - [What is a Fractional CFO? Your Comprehensive Guide for 2026](https://www.connectd.com/article/what-is-a-fractional-cfo.md): For startups and scale ups, a fractional CFO model offers a way to access executive expertise years earlier than traditional hiring would allow. - [What is a non-executive director? Roles & responsibilities](https://www.connectd.com/article/what-is-a-non-executive-director.md): Learn what a non-exec director does, their responsibilities, when startups need one, and how senior leaders transition to non execs. - [Becoming a non-executive director: the complete pathway](https://www.connectd.com/article/becoming-a-non-executive-director-the-complete-pathway.md): The boardroom has traditionally been one of the hardest places to reach - reserved for those with the right connections, the right timing, or decades climbing... - [Building a varied fractional career: how to blend fractional c-suite, advisory and non-executive roles](https://www.connectd.com/article/building-a-varied-fractional-career-how-to-blend-fractional-c-suite-advisory-and-non-executive-roles.md): Learn how to build a fractional portfolio of varied and rewarding roles - [Connectd and SeedLegals join forces](https://www.connectd.com/article/connectd-and-seedlegals-partnership.md): Connectd and SeedLegals join forces to support startups and scaleups through fundraising and fractional expertise - [Taking talent with you as you scale](https://www.connectd.com/article/taking-talent-with-you-as-you-scale-2.md): Learn how to help your advisory and fractional talent grow as your startup scales - [The Telegraph: I have six jobs but only work 25 hours a week - the rise of fractional work](https://www.connectd.com/article/the-telegraph-i-have-six-jobs-but-only-work-25-hours-a-week-the-rise-of-fractional-work.md): Connectd member Michael Horsley shares how he has built a flexible, multi-role fractional career that works for him and the startups he supports. - [A year of recognition, expansion and momentum for Connectd](https://www.connectd.com/article/a-year-of-recognition-expansion-and-momentum-for-connectd.md): Since the start of 2025, Connectd has been honoured with several major rankings and short-listings that underline our growing impact. - [The trends reshaping talent, leadership and the startup ecosystem](https://www.connectd.com/article/the-trends-reshaping-leadership-and-the-startup-ecosystem.md): At Connectd we're seeing the seismic shift in the way startups are leveraging talent - here we explore the trends driving this fractional revolution - [How fractional talent can solve a startup's biggest challenges](https://www.connectd.com/article/how-fractional-leaders-accelerate-startups.md): Learn how to build a high-performing teams of fractional and advisory talent to overcome challenges and accelerate growth - [How women are redefining success through fractional work](https://www.connectd.com/article/how-women-are-redefining-success-through-fractional-work.md): Discover how fractional work gives women flexibility, financial independence and leadership opportunities in today’s evolving world of work. - [Building a fractional career: the four foundations](https://www.connectd.com/article/building-a-fractional-portfolio-career.md): Building a successful fractional career doesn't happen overnight - discover how to lay the foundations for a rewarding and varied fractional portfolio - [What Connectd's data says about the forces revolutionising the way we work](https://www.connectd.com/article/what-connectds-data-says-about-the-forces-revolutionising-the-way-we-work.md): In their new report, 'A Fractional Future', Connectd leverage proprietary data and insights from across their community to examine the startling impact of... - [How to Create a Non-Executive Director CV](https://www.connectd.com/article/tips-for-writing-a-non-executive-director-cv.md): Learn how to translate your professional experience to create a standout non-executive director CV - [Unlocking opportunities through fractional careers: stories from the Connectd community](https://www.connectd.com/article/unlocking-opportunities-through-fractional-careers-stories-from-the-connectd-community.md): Hear from Connectd members who've seen the move to fractional pay off - [Non-Executive Director Training Guide: The Skills and Courses You Need to Succeed](https://www.connectd.com/article/non-executive-director-training-guide-the-skills-and-courses-you-need-to-succeed.md): Becoming a non-executive requires learning a new skills, behaviours and knowledge which is where specialist training can come in to its own - [Forbes: Connectd Raises $7m To Help ‘Fractional’ Careers In Tech](https://www.connectd.com/article/forbes-connectd-raises-7m-to-help-fractional-careers-in-tech.md): Connectd is capitalising on a major trend rippling through the workforce: 71% of top senior talent intend to build this kind of portfolio career in the coming... - [WSJ Pro: Venture Capital Newsletter](https://www.connectd.com/article/wsj-pro-venture-capital-newsletter.md): Connectd has added $7 million in funding from investors including Anker Capital Management - [Fintech Mega Rounds are Back](https://www.connectd.com/article/fintech-mega-round-are-back.md): Connectd, a platform supporting flexible and fractional tech careers, raised $7M to expand support for fractional employment models. ## Knowledge Hub - [Knowledge Hub](https://www.connectd.com/learn.md): Insights from our Knowledge Hub ## Mentors - [Michael Horsley](https://www.connectd.com/mentors/michael-horsley.md): Experienced board advisor and NED with an MBA and a Big 4 background, supporting leadership teams across their growth journeys. - [Hanim Dogan-Jain](https://www.connectd.com/mentors/hanim-dogan-jain.md): Hanim is an accomplished venture capitalist, entrepreneur and strategic advisor with over 30 years of experience spanning multiple industries - [Brian Fitzpatrick](https://www.connectd.com/mentors/brian-fitzpatrick.md): Brian has developed a portfolio of start-up and scale up companies as chairman, board member and NED - [Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq.](https://www.connectd.com/mentors/karima-mariama-arthur-esq.md): A corporate attorney and leading authority on leadership development and organisational performance management - [Kjell De Orr](https://www.connectd.com/mentors/kjell-de-orr.md): A Digital & Innovation Strategy Leader, Advisor, CEO, COO, CMO and CRO - [Lenna Lou](https://www.connectd.com/mentors/lenna-lou.md): A global strategic advisor who helps businesses build authentic relationships as a chair, NED & mentor ## Pages - [Referrals](https://www.connectd.com/referrals.md) - [Connectd Combined T&Cs](https://www.connectd.com/connectd-combined-t-cs.md) - [Mentors](https://www.connectd.com/mentors.md) - [Register Startups](https://www.connectd.com/register-startups.md) - [Contact](https://www.connectd.com/contact.md) - [Partnerships](https://www.connectd.com/partnerships.md) - [Careers](https://www.connectd.com/careers.md) - [Join Now](https://www.connectd.com/join-now.md) - [Events](https://www.connectd.com/events.md) - 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EligibilityOpen to individuals aged 18 or over who have an active Connectd account or are expressly invited by Connectd (“Referrers”).2. - [Terms & Conditions (Fractionals)](https://www.connectd.com/terms-conditions-advisors.md): Terms of BusinessBy subscribing to these Services, you confirm that the Services are being purchased as part of setting up or expanding a portfolio career, in... - [Terms & Conditions (Startups)](https://www.connectd.com/terms-conditions-founders.md): Please read this document (the “Terms of Business”) carefully. If you are unsure about any aspect of our Terms of Business or have any questions regarding our... - [Privacy Policy](https://www.connectd.com/privacy-policy.md): Privacy Policy1. IntroductionThis privacy policy applies to LinkExec Ltd t/a Connectd (we, us or our). We appreciate the trust you place in us when sharing... - [Cookie Policy](https://www.connectd.com/cookie-policy.md): Cookie PolicyThis Cookie Policy applies to LinkExec Ltd t/a Connectd (we, us or our). Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our... - [Acceptable Use Policy](https://www.connectd.com/acceptable-use-policy.md): What's in these terms?This acceptable use policy sets out the content standards that apply when you upload content to our site, make contact with other users... - [Website Terms](https://www.connectd.com/website-terms.md): Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using this siteWhat's in these terms?These terms tell you the rules for using our website... ## Stories - [Fractional Success Stories](https://www.connectd.com/stories/fractional.md) - [Startups](https://www.connectd.com/stories/startups.md) - [Reviews](https://www.connectd.com/stories/reviews.md) ## Success Stories - [Ayelen Fernandez](https://www.connectd.com/stories/ayelen-fernandez.md): Ayelen Fernandez, who goes by Aye, spent close to a decade at HP leading the global 3D printing healthcare segment before becoming Chief Revenue Officer at... - [George Minogue](https://www.connectd.com/stories/george-minogue.md): Ask George Minogue what advice he'd give someone on the fence about fractional work, and the expression that follows is a little rueful. - [Robert Owen](https://www.connectd.com/stories/robert-owen.md): Robert Owen spent more than 40 years across the semiconductor and broadcasting industries, often working two jobs at once, before deciding at the end of 2023... - [Ivan Thibodeaux](https://www.connectd.com/stories/ivan-thibodeaux.md): Thibodeaux Advisory Group - [Gamal Dawood](https://www.connectd.com/stories/gamal-dawood.md): Gamal Dawood is the founder of NurishPro, an AI practice management platform for nutrition professionals built to streamline processes, enhance client care,... - [Stephen Owen](https://www.connectd.com/stories/stephen-owen.md): Stephen Owen spent over 15 years as a qualified management accountant, working across large financial institutions before moving into smaller commercial... - [Andy Barbeau](https://www.connectd.com/stories/andy-barbeau.md): Andy Barbeau is a technologist turned operations specialist with a mission to fix one of the world's most persistent problems: employee engagement. - [Steph Houle](https://www.connectd.com/stories/steph-houle.md): Stephanie Houle is a Chief Design Officer with a career spanning grassroots startups to the world's largest employer, including rebranding Macy's, leading... - [Michael Gold](https://www.connectd.com/stories/michael-gold.md): Aria, Gold Strategic Delivery - [Alex Ambroz](https://www.connectd.com/stories/alex-ambroz.md): Allocator Training Institute - [Yui Kamikawa](https://www.connectd.com/stories/yui-kamikawa.md): Yui Kamikawa is a London-based sustainability and circular economy advisor with a background in leading corporate sustainability teams and supply chain and... - [Charlotte Forsyth](https://www.connectd.com/stories/charlotte-forsyth.md): Charlotte Forsyth has spent 20 years in the HR and people space, working across rapidly scaling global tech organisations and complex, multi-brand media... - [Bel Germon](https://www.connectd.com/stories/bel-germon.md): Bel is the founder of Omnichunk, a workforce planning SaaS tool built to solve a problem she saw repeatedly across five years in recruitment and talent... - [Mhairi Berry](https://www.connectd.com/stories/mhairi-berry.md): Moonlit Tide, Alexandra Wood Bespoke - [Rav Roberts](https://www.connectd.com/stories/rav-roberts.md): Rav Roberts is the CEO and co-founder of Pharma Sentinel, a B2B AI platform delivering curated health and medicines intelligence. - [Meera Ahmadi](https://www.connectd.com/stories/meera-ahmadi.md): Meera Ahmadi founded Juris AI to solve the legal bottlenecks around repetitive contract review in recruitment. - [Eanna Cunnane](https://www.connectd.com/stories/eanna-cunnane.md): Eanna Cunnane spent 25 years in tech, including roles at Salesforce and Google, before deciding he wanted something different. - [Amelia Tombs and Chloe Grant](https://www.connectd.com/stories/amelia-tombs-and-chloe-grant.md): Amelia Tombs and Chloe Grant are building the world's first human-centric operating system for circular bra manufacturing, connecting local wearers with... - [Edward Bosher](https://www.connectd.com/stories/edward-bosher.md): Edward Bosher spent his career as a software engineer — from ticketing systems to gaming to ExpressVPN — before deciding he wanted more variety, more people,... - [Jean-Pierre Ferrando](https://www.connectd.com/stories/jeanpierre-ferrando.md): JeanPierre Ferrando brings 30 years of experience as a Global Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, and CFO across international companies. - [Len Bellemore](https://www.connectd.com/stories/len-bellemore.md): Len Bellemore spent almost 25 years in tech — starting as a hands-on engineer before moving into senior leadership at a large global tech company. - [Gavin Rowe](https://www.connectd.com/stories/gavin-rowe.md): Gavin Rowe is a third-generation Navy veteran who built TaskForce VA not as a business, but as a product to help himself — before realising it could help every... - [Jared Lerner](https://www.connectd.com/stories/jared-lerner.md): Nappr is solving a problem every exhausted traveller knows too well: having nowhere to rest when you need it most. - 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