Pascal Kornfuehrer brings 20+ years of multinational corporate experience to early-stage startups as a fractional CFO and board advisor. When Connectd introduced him to the T2P programme, he approached it like any CFO would and the returns exceeded projections. Within four months, his pro bono placement had converted into three paid engagements.
Ivan Sierra is a senior executive with 25 years of experience in telecoms and technology, now focused on AI and machine learning commercial roles. Through Connectd, he took a strategic approach to building his advisory portfolio — researching startups carefully, reaching out proactively, and prioritising fit over volume. The result? Three secured roles, with two focused on helping UK companies break into the Americas.
Julie is a software engineer with 30 years of experience, transitioning from direct contributor to fractional executive. Connectd matched her with Otterkin, a fine art commissioning platform and with a background in classics and art, the fit was instant. What began as advisory work evolved naturally into a fractional CTO role.
Hidai is an experienced mentor & advisor with a global background including tech, fintech, and e-commerce. Having worked in six countries and across product, marketing, and commercial roles, he now supports SMEs as a board advisor—helping founders grow with strategic, hands-on guidance.
Grant Keller spent 30 years helping marketing teams harness data and technology across entrepreneurial and corporate environments. Ready for more flexibility, Connectd's T2P programme helped him define his advisory value proposition and make the shift to portfolio work. Within 18 months, he'd converted two paid engagements through the platform, with a third in the pipeline.
Pete Smith brings two decades of management consulting experience to the table and through Connectd, founder Rodney Kabuye found exactly that. Joining PLUGG as a Board Advisor at a critical growth stage, Pete adapted quickly to the startup's pace, bringing structured insight on operational strategy and helping position the business to accelerate its next phase.