--- title: Startups date: 2025-06-16T11:01:00+01:00 author: Ashley Dutton canonical_url: "https://www.connectd.com/us/startups" section: Pages --- Marketing Tech Operations Fundraising HR ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Stephen-White-Diageo.webp) Advisors### Stephen White ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Stephen_Diageo-346-x-154px_300-1.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Flora-Coleman.webp) Advisors### Flora Coleman ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Fiora_Klarna-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/James-Lee-Thompson.webp) Advisors### James Thompson ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/James_McLaren-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Laura-Donadio.webp) Advisors### Laura Donadio ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Laura_Unilever-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Simon-Clark.webp) Advisors### Simon Clark ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Simon_IBM-Logo.webp) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/chetan-manarekar.jpg) Fractional### Chetan Manjareker ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Chetan_Atos-logo.webp) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Alex-Southworth.jpg) Advisors### Alex Southworth ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Alessandra-Grossi.webp) Advisors### Allesandra Grossi ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Alessandra_Pfizer-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Abi-Awomosu.webp) Advisors### Abi Awomosu ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Abi_Google-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Derek-DeStephen.webp) Fractional### Derek DeStephen ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Derek_LUNA_black-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Julia-McFadden-900-x-600.jpg) Advisors### Julie McFadden ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Julie_Johns-Hopkins_black-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Dillip-Panda.webp) Advisors### Dilip Panda ![](/uploads/Logos/Microsoft_Logo.svg) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Richa-Rudola.webp) Advisors### Richa Rudola ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Richa_Federal-reserve-bank-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Corey-Hemingway.webp) Fractional### Corey Hemingway ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Corey_US-ARMY-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/John-Tate.jpg) Advisors### John Tate ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/John_Ford-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Ashley-Hamilton.webp) Fractional### Ashley Hamilton ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Ashley_Benefex-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Afeez-Awowole.webp) Fractional### Afeez Awowole ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Afeez_Meta-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Lawrence-Decamillo.webp) Advisors### Lawrence DeCamillo ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Lawrence_Goldman-Sachs-346-x-154px_300.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Alessandro-Bovone.webp) Advisors### Alessandro Bovone ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/nokia-new-logo-2023-png-vector.png) ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Ajit-Kumar.webp) Advisors### Ajit Kumar ![](/uploads/Images/_800x600_crop_center-center_90_none/Celests-Thompson.webp) Fractional### Celeste Thompson ![](/uploads/Logos/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/The-Body-Shop-Logo.png) ## Roles we can fill ### Fractional Execs A targeted, efficient, and cost-effective way to work with experts. Welcome a fractional executive to solve a specific problem or support a dedicated department for a fixed period. Benefit from their expertise without the cost and considerations that can come with a permanent hire. [ Join for Free ](/fractional) [](/fractional) ### Board Advisors If you need specialist support, a board advisor can offer an expert opinion or sounding board when you need it most. Working alongside your team as an experienced expert, they can drive growth within a department and advise on improvements that will help you scale for success. [ Join for Free ](/advisor) [](/advisor) ### Independent Directors A benefit to your board, an independent director (ID) will get under the surface of your business while remaining independent. One step away from your day-to-day operations, an ID can provide fresh perspectives and strategic suggestions that will help you grow sustainably and optimize your governance. [ Join for Free ](/non-execs) [](/non-execs) [ Register for Free ](https://startups.connectd.com/onboarding) ## Get Connectd with experts in 48 hours ![](/uploads/Images/Group-34865-1.svg) Day 0### Create your listing Share your goals and where you need support. ![](/uploads/Images/Group-34848-1.svg) Day 2### Meet you matches Review the best-fit experts within 48 hours ![](/uploads/Images/Group-34854-1.svg) Day 7### Get started Select experts and start working together straight away. ![](/uploads/Images/Group-34866-1.svg) Month 6### Keep going Turn pro bono placements into paid engagements. ![Group 34862](/uploads/Images/Group-34862.svg)### Fractional A fractional executive is a senior leader who works with your startup on a fixed-term or part-time basis, leading a function, solving a specific problem, or supporting a critical project. You get C-suite capability without the full-time salary. ![Group 34863](/uploads/Images/Group-34863.svg)### Board Advisor A startup advisor is an experienced specialist who works alongside you to provide strategic input, challenge assumptions, and help you make better decisions at the moments that matter most, without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. ![Group 34864](/uploads/Images/Group-34864.svg)### Independent Director An Independent Director provides independent oversight for your startup's board. They bring fresh perspective, stronger governance, and the strategic guidance needed to scale with confidence, without being involved in day-to-day operations. ## Not an *early* *stage* business? Speak to our dedicated team about your fractional and advisory talent needs. [ Book a call ](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/alex-r2/alexander-rose-direct) ## Hear from startups who trust *Connectd* Pacific Soul ### Our specialist advisors helped refine our positioning, value proposition and commercial approach. [ Read case study ](https://www.connectd.com/us/stories/pacific-soul) ![](/uploads/Images/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Carolina-Ramirez-864-x-1152@300.webp) PLUGG ### My advisors are my trusted sounding board, offering practical support across operations, pricing, compliance, and growth. They help me think through challenges and move faster on key decisions. [ Read case study ](https://www.connectd.com/us/stories/rodney-kabuye) ![](/uploads/Images/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Rodney-Kabuye-864-x-1152@300.webp) The Evergreen Exchange ### My advisors have already paid the industry tax. Instead of spending years figuring it out myself, I get the insight in a single conversation. That's priceless. [ Read case study ](https://www.connectd.com/us/stories/casey-stabile) ![](/uploads/Images/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Casey-Stabile.jpeg) ### Through our advisor, we're able to offer trusted expertise to our long-time clients. This is strengthening our relationships, leading to more referrals. [ Read case study ](https://www.connectd.com/us/stories/riley-kaminer) ![](/uploads/Images/_AUTOxAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Riley-Kaminer-864-x-1152@300.webp) ### 3,750+ Startups on the platform ### 6,500+ Vetted experts on the platform ### 60,000+ Connections made [ startups.connectd.com/onboarding ](https://startups.connectd.com/onboarding) ## Why startups choose *Connectd* Start pro bono, prove the fit, and convert to a paid engagement when the time is right. Connectd Traditional Recruiters DIY / Network Cost for first 6 months Free £15-£50k+ fees Free but slow Time to first introduction Days 4-8 weeks Months Vetted expert network 10,000+ Limited pool Your network only Fractional Executives Advisors & Independent Directors Limited Ongoing community access ## Find the experts who’ll transform your startup today. [ Start your search ](https://startups.connectd.com/onboarding) ![](/dist/images/blob-red.png) ![](/dist/images/blob-red.png) ![](/dist/images/blob-red.png) ## Your contact details × <![CDATA[YII-BLOCK-BODY-END]]>