Connectd Reviews 661

Excellent service so far from the whole connectd team.

They took the time to understand the culture, product vision, and the kind of mindset needed at Sparkeey. Communication was clear, structured, and fast throughout and they delivered as promised.

If you’re looking for a talent partner that thinks strategically and cares about long-term fit rather than short-term placements, I’d strongly recommend them. Alexander and James are awesome to work with

Approached on LinkedIn. Had a quick 15 minute call with an unnamed person (apparently names go against guidelines do Connectd asked me to remove it, interesting that they have no issue with naming people when its a compliment) who couldn't answer any of my questions around the average earnings or number of placements for the potential NEDs. He said 'you get out what you put in'. Well, you've just told me I'd be putting in £2400 plus 6 months free advisory work. If you can't tell me what I'm able to get back out of that then it sounds like a scam to me. He tried to sell in the SaaS model as a benefit - but the reality is it means they have no skin in the game.

I was contacted twice via LinkedIn with the same scripted email message that others have received. I have had many other companies try the same SCAM on LinkedIn, claiming to match experts with company boards.

The simple truth is that no legitimate company would attempt to find board members via a paid membership program. I have many friends and business associate on boards and 100% of them were connected through their network.

I asked the person who contacted me about any up front fees after reading all the negative posts here and on other platforms, and the agent never even returned my message

Nathaniel handled the first meeting with the founder and another NED well and effectively, introducing everyone and explaining the process, while then stepping back and allowing the interaction to happen.
Effective and to the point

James was great, found the right people and got all boxed off

I've been blown away by the mentorship and support provided by connectd. I could not more highly recommend this service for anyone trying to build a new business or scale their current one. I'm looking forward to continuing my journey with connectd's guidance.

My experience with Connectd was truly excellent. The onboarding process was incredibly efficient and Nathaniel was superb! I was connected to four extraordinary professionals. Connectd is excellent.

My initial discussions with the Connectd team were open and supportive, giving me a clear understanding of the process and the opportunities available. Expectations were well set, and the team was happy to answer follow-up questions and arrange calls to clarify anything further.

After joining, I gained access to the Fractional course content. The early sessions helped set the scene, while the later ones went deeper—moving beyond the day-to-day work and into the practical realities, risks, and requirements of running a business. It’s not just about what the role involves; it’s about understanding the bigger picture and what it really takes to succeed.

The next step for me is to start applying these insights to my plans going forward

James St John-Dunlop was such a helpful person in the process of me finding my advisor

Currently in the process of onboarding pro-bono advisors and have already appointed a highly skilled NED for my startup, QuietProof.

Communication so far has been seamless, and there's a wide selection of expertise within the platform. I'm already spotting profiles I'd love to engage with as we scale, even if they're outside my current scope at this stage.

I'm already seeing how fractional expertise could play a role as we grow - shifting from a hiring-based-on-time mentality, to hiring-based-on outcomes. It's a powerful way to access senior-level support without compromising the early-stage runway.

A quick shoutout to Emily and James in particular. Looking forward to see where this partnership goes.

James has been absolutely brilliant, hitting the nail on the head with not only matching us, but also being incredibly professional with no fluff and yet kind and empathetic. I'll be honest I thought this was going to be another 'service' with a thousand hoops, hidden costs and a gigantic resource suck, I'm very happy to be proven wrong. Can I leave 10 stars?

Approached, made an initial general call, scheduled a second call to understand what they do, but they didn't show up. They contacted me again a few weeks later with a 12.5% ​​discount (excluding VAT) with "guaranteed appointments" and "only 30 spots available." I don't have a good impression; their business model is geared towards unselected startups, which allows them to hire advisors at a reduced cost, but for which the advisor receives neither equity nor a salary. Not recommended... stay away!

Connected are great they provided me with plenty pumpkins this Halloween

Connectd, and especially Nathaniel, did a brilliant job connecting Rituo with an experienced NED who’s helping shape our early-stage growth. Excellent service and I’d recommend Connectd to any startup founder looking for guidance and the right strategic connections

Nathaniel was very professional, had a few issues with sound on the call, however made next steps very clear for myself as the founder and the advisors I was matched with

James Did a great job if finding advisors with desired expertise.

Very professional and thorough service from start to finish. For any start up out there i would highly recommend the team at Connectd to help you find resource and solutions that are within the confines of your own budgets and giving you access to a level of expert that would normally be inaccessible.

Connectd provides a really solid ecosystem for founders, advisors, and investors. There’s a lot of well-structured theoretical material and useful collateral to help guide you through each stage, along with access to experienced mentors and genuinely good placements. A great platform for building meaningful business connections.

I recently used their services and was really impressed. The process was smooth, professional, and efficient. Everything was handled with care, and the team made sure I had a clear understanding at every step. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality experience.