Connectd

Connectd connects UK startups with senior people who have done it before: fractional executives, board advisors and non-executive directors. You tell them the gap you are trying to fill, and they introduce vetted experts suited to your stage and your challenge. It is free for a startup to join and search.

It is a good first place to look when you need a steady hand on growth, fundraising, product, finance or operations but you are not ready to make a full-time hire. The right advisor brings experience you cannot buy off the shelf, and often opens doors as well.

How it works

You create a short profile that explains your business and what you need. Connectd then introduces advisors and fractional leaders who fit. Most founders are in conversation with someone within a week. You meet a few, keep the ones who click, and bring them in on terms that suit you.

Why we recommend them

Our founder Brian went through Connectd himself, so we know how it works from the inside rather than from a brochure. For a founder who wants seasoned people in their corner without the cost of a full-time hire, it is one of the simplest ways to get started.