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Connectd is a people-first platform connecting startups and scaleups with experienced fractional executives, strategic advisors and directors. Using AI-powered insights and smart matching technology, we ensure the right experts are placed with the right companies, so both sides can grow with confidence. Since 2019, Connectd has facilitated over 50,000 connections across the UK and US, helping businesses gain trusted leadership at pivotal moments and senior leaders build dynamic, rewarding fractional careers.
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Fantastic mentorship programs
Fantastic mentorship programs - we were connected with two amazing mentors and the support from the Connnectd team was always timely and helpful. Strongly recommend to any founders!
3 giugno 2026
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Thank you so much for this great review, Hee-won!
Strong mentoring and perfect placement
My experience with Connectd has been very positive.
The standout element has been the mentoring. I was fortunate to be matched with an exceptional mentor whose advice, challenge and support have been invaluable throughout the programme.
Connectd also helped me secure a board placement that has proved to be an excellent fit. We've made strong progress together and I've been able to support the company's commercial plans and help create new opportunities for the business.
For me, the combination of excellent mentoring and a board placement that has developed into a productive working relationship has made the experience worthwhile.
2 giugno 2026
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Thank you for sharing your experience Chris. We're delighted to hear that both the mentoring and board placement aspects of the programme have delivered such value.
It's particularly rewarding to know that your mentor provided the advice, challenge and support needed to help you make the most of the opportunity. We're also pleased that your board placement has developed into a strong and productive partnership, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to the company's growth and commercial ambitions.
Thank you for being part of the Connectd community, and we wish you continued success in your board career.
My experience with Connectd
My experience with Connectd has been positive so far. I’ve completed the Board Advisor training and found it very well balanced. The content was practical and informative without being too long or repetitive.
I’m now about to begin the mentoring stage, and I’ve been pleased with the quality and range of mentors available. Having the opportunity to choose from a large number of highly skilled mentors has been a real plus.
Overall, it’s been a good experience to date, and I’m looking forward to the next stage.
1 giugno 2026
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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback Tom. We're delighted to hear that you found the Board Advisor training practical, informative, and well balanced. It's great to know the content provided value while remaining engaging and focused.
We're also pleased that the range and quality of mentors have met your expectations. Providing access to experienced professionals who can support each participant's goals is a key part of what we aim to deliver.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are excited for you as you begin the mentoring stage. We look forward to supporting you throughout the next phase of your journey with Connectd.
Definitely check Connectd out
I've worked with Connectd for a little over a month now. My advisor is Emily, and she's fantastic.
Originally, we weren't ready to work with Connectd. Emily told us what we'd need to do, she booked and managed follow-up appointments for us, and when the time came, she was able to connect us to advisors who jumped on board within a week and started to transfer our business in ways that would have taken us months to do.
Definitely check Connectd out. They are a great company to have on your business venture. I've met Emily and James in person, and they are the same lovely people you e-meet online. In fact, they are better.
I've also spoken to Harriet, who has supported us with our advisors; everyone is friendly, helpful and wants the best for you.
Definitely check Connectd out
14 maggio 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear how valuable Emily's guidance has been throughout your journey. It's great to know that her support, from helping you prepare at the right time to connecting you with advisors who could make an immediate impact, helped accelerate your progress.
We're also thrilled that your experiences with James and Harriet reflected the same level of care and commitment you've seen online. Building meaningful relationships and providing practical support are at the heart of what we do, so your feedback means a great deal to the whole team.
Thank you for trusting Connectd to be part of your business journey. We look forward to continuing to support you and celebrating your future successes. 🚀
Predatory Pyramid Scheme
The title says it all, and I’m sure I’ll echo much of what’s already been said in the 1‑star reviews — but a few points are worth highlighting.
(For context: I signed up for the 2-year Transition to NED Programme.)
- Very aggressive sales tactics. This included outright lying, pressure to purchase through a company (don’t — you'll lose Consumer Rights Act protections), and a stream of spammy follow‑ups about “special prices” and “limited time only” offers.
- For those based in the UK - Their “terms” breach the Consumer Rights Act (CRA). If you ever see their terms before signing up — they’re buried on the website and often deliberately omitted during outreach — you’ll notice they don’t comply with the CRA. This is intentional. Their justification is nonsense; the CRA applies, and their behaviour should raise immediate red flags. Deception is baked into the model.
- Training content is AI‑generated slop — so generic it’s effectively useless. Much of it is either obvious or publicly available.
- Their definition of “startup” is absurdly broad, meaning effectively anything and everything qualifies. There is nil vetting.
- Forget what’s advertised. Once you have paid, engagement will drop to almost nothing. The only proactive outreach I received (aside from a poorly run advisor‑placement process) was an agent aggressively pushing me to introduce them to VCs/PE houses in my network — which I declined.
Although I eventually got my money back, Connectd repeatedly lied during the chargeback process in their attempts to block a refund. Thankfully, the banks (mine and their own) saw through this and forced the chargeback through.
Avoid. This is a business that preys on people navigating an increasingly uncertain employment landscape, selling snake oil while pretending to be your “mate”. They’re not.
30 maggio 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.
We take concerns regarding our sales process, programme content, communications, and customer experience seriously.
While we respectfully disagree with several of the characterisations and allegations made in your review, we recognise that this was your perception of your experience and regret that you felt unsupported after joining the programme.
Our goal is to help experienced professionals explore advisory and non-executive opportunities through education, networking, and introductions. We understand that the value participants derive from the programme can vary depending on their objectives, level of engagement, and expectations.
We would also like to note that when concerns were raised, we engaged with them through the appropriate channels and ultimately resolved the matter. We strive to handle all customer concerns professionally and in accordance with our policies and legal obligations.
Our team will be reviewing this case and our customer success manager has reached out to discuss your experience further with you.
The team at Connectd have been helpful…
The team at Connectd have been helpful so far.
Their support and guidance are crucial for me at this stage.
I was paired with a fractional advisor and I’m looking to continue working with her.
The timely response from the team including the guidance from Harriet is giving me more confidence while I’m looking forward to the next step in terms of brand positioning and growth of my modest fashion brand in London.
28 maggio 2026
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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback Ms K. We're delighted to hear that you've found the support and guidance from the Connectd team valuable during this important stage of your journey.
It's great to know that your pairing with a fractional advisor has been a positive experience, and we're pleased that the guidance from Harriet and the wider team is helping to build your confidence as you develop your brand.
We're excited to continue supporting you with your brand positioning and growth plans, and we look forward to seeing your modest fashion brand thrive in London. Thank you for being part of the Connectd community.
An Invaluable Catalyst for Aspiring Advisors
Connectd has been a game-changer for my journey into advisory roles. The platform offers highly relevant, insightful content that brilliantly unpacks the nuances of becoming a successful advisor, backed by practical toolkits and knowledge-building tests that sharpen your expertise. Beyond the top-tier educational resources, the networking opportunities are fantastic; I’ve connected with numerous like-minded professionals who share similar goals but come from wonderfully varied backgrounds.
What truly sets Connectd apart, however, is the extremely supportive mentor setup. Learning practically from industry professionals who have "walked the talk" is invaluable. They are always open to guiding you through your journey, helping you navigate challenges while building genuine, long-term professional bonds. Highly recommended!
1 maggio 2026
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Thank you for your thoughtful review Saikat and for sharing your experience with Connectd.
We're delighted to hear that the platform has supported your journey into advisory roles and that you've found value in both the educational content and practical toolkits. Our goal is to equip aspiring and experienced advisors with the knowledge, confidence, and connections needed to succeed, so it's incredibly rewarding to know these resources have made a positive impact.
We're especially pleased that you've benefited from the mentoring and networking opportunities available through the community. Building meaningful relationships with experienced professionals and like-minded peers is at the heart of what we do, and it's wonderful to hear that these connections have contributed to your growth.
Thank you again for your recommendation and for being part of the Connectd community. We look forward to continuing to support you on your advisory journey.
This community has helped me get…
This community has helped me get started with my Board Advisory career. It’s just the start of what I expect will be a long relationship!
25 maggio 2026
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Thank you for your kind words Tom! We’re delighted to have supported the start of your Board Advisory journey. We look forward to being part of your continued growth and success for many years to come.
James St John-Dunlop
James St John-Dunlop — an exceptional human being.
My interview with James on Connectd was one of the best professional interactions I've had. What stood out most was how invested he was; he approached the conversation as if it were his own business on the line. Warm, genuinely helpful from the very first minute, and the kind of person who makes you feel like you're in good hands. James sets the standard for what great support looks like. Highly recommend.
22 maggio 2026
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Thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback Chidozie, it genuinely means a lot. Thank you so much for your kind words about James in our team. We are incredibly lucky to have him and the amazing work he does for our startups.
We always try to approach these conversations with care, honesty, and genuine investment, so we are glad that came through. Wishing you all the best with what’s ahead
Working with Arion has honestly been a…
Working with Arion has honestly been a great experience. Even in a pro bono capacity, the level of commitment, curiosity, and willingness to execute and contribute has stood out from day one.
Throughout my time working with Connectd, I’ve found the team to be thoughtful, open-minded, and highly collaborative.
20 maggio 2026
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Thank you so much for the thoughtful review Sebastian. It’s been a real pleasure working with you too and we truly appreciate the trust and collaboration throughout.
Ghosted?
Have seen a few people say the same thing, but was contacted via LinkedIn and invited to a Google Meet call. I joined and nobody ever arrived/couldn't contact via email or telephone.
Disappointing and makes me think it perhaps isn't legitimate.
19 maggio 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we’re very sorry to hear this happened.
We take feedback like this seriously, as it’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide ahead of joining. Connectd is a legitimate platform, and we work hard to support meaningful connections between founders and advisers but in this instance, we clearly fell short.
We’d really appreciate the opportunity to investigate what happened and make things right. Please feel free to reach out to our team directly on info@connectd.co so we can look into the missed meeting and communication issues further.
Excellent Experience with Connectd & our CPG Advisor
We had a great experience working with Connectd and our healthy and beauty CPG go-to-market and digital strategy advisor Celine opportunity to work with Celine. The process was very streamlined and easy and the Connectd team did an excellent job with introductions and helping keeping kick-off meeting on track, etc. Our advisor was well-suited for our needs and provided tremendous value.
19 maggio 2026
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Thank you for sharing your experience Jeff. We’re so pleased to hear that the process felt streamlined and that the introductions and onboarding support from the Connectd team helped set the partnership up for success.
It’s especially great to hear that Celine was such a strong fit for your healthy and beauty CPG business and was able to deliver meaningful value from the outset. Matching companies with the right expertise is at the heart of what we do, so feedback like this means a great deal.
A Start-up for Start-up Founders and Advisors
I guess you could say that they do what they say on the tin - connections. It's an excellent platform that hosts a great network of tech Founders and Advisers. Connect'd provide value add through in-person networking, training and really high quality mentors. There's a buzz and an energy about this community that's infectious and bang on the money as more of us seek fractional careers.
19 maggio 2026
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Thank you for such a thoughtful review Reuel. We’re delighted to hear that the energy of the Connectd community and our focus on meaningful connections, mentoring, and in-person experiences are resonating so strongly.
Building a trusted network where Founders and Advisers can collaborate, learn, and thrive in the evolving world of fractional careers is exactly what we set out to do — so it’s incredibly rewarding to hear that reflected in your experience.
We really appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to grow the community together.
Great training and mentors, but you need to be proactive
I’ve had a positive experience with Connectd overall. The training is good, well-structured, and genuinely useful, and the mentors I’ve worked with have been excellent.
My pro bono work through the platform did eventually lead to a paid role, which was a great outcome. That said, it’s worth knowing that you still need to put in a fair amount of your own effort to build a pipeline and find further opportunities. The platform can help, but it isn’t a completely hands-off route to paid work.
More recently, the Connectd team have become more hands-on in helping me use the platform effectively, which I’ve really appreciated. Overall, I’d recommend it, especially if you’re prepared to be proactive and make the most of the support available.
19 maggio 2026
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Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review Ed. We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve found the training valuable, connected with excellent mentors, and that your probono work ultimately led to a paid role — that’s exactly the kind of progression we aim to support.
You make an important point about being proactive. Connectd is designed to create opportunities, provide guidance, and support members along the way, but building relationships and momentum on the platform does require personal effort too. It’s great to hear that our team’s more hands-on support has helped you make the most of the experience recently.
We really appreciate your balanced feedback and recommendation, and we’re excited to continue supporting your journey going forward.
Professional and responsive team
2 marzo 2026
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Thank you for this great review Ravi
Don't do it.. or at least read the fine print before making such a large financial commitment..
I requested to cancel and asked for a full refund within 24 hours of signing up after realizing the service was not the right fit for me and that I was uncomfortable with how quickly I was pressured to make a payment decision during the sales call.
I never used the service, never logged into the platform, and never participated in the program at all after signing up, as I realized almost immediately that I did not want to move forward with their services. My cancellation request was made well before I received any measurable value from the offering.
I also attempted to resolve the matter directly and politely with Connectd over the course of more than a month, but I feel I was repeatedly given the runaround rather than receiving a clear resolution. I even contacted my credit card company to dispute the charge, but the payment ultimately remained protected.
In my experience, paying more than $4,000 for this service did not deliver value that matched the expectations set during the sales process. I personally do not believe advisory or board-related opportunities should require this level of upfront payment.
What was most concerning to me was how heavily the fine print appears structured to lock customers into paying and staying, even when concerns are raised immediately afterward. In my opinion, companies that are truly confident in the value of their product should not need to rely so heavily on restrictive terms and pressure-based sales tactics.
What has been most disappointing is not just the financial loss, but the feeling that customer concerns were treated as obstacles to manage rather than legitimate issues to resolve fairly and professionally. I made every effort to address this privately and respectfully before escalating the matter publicly.
Given that I requested cancellation almost immediately and attempted to resolve this repeatedly in good faith, I do not believe the company’s response reflects fair or ethical customer business practices.
18 maggio 2026
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Evan, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take concerns like this seriously and have carefully reviewed your interactions with our team, including the sales calls and onboarding process.
Following our review, we can confirm that the programme structure, pricing, payment terms, and service commitments were clearly presented and discussed prior to enrolment. This also included our terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy, which were accepted at the point of sale before payment was processed.
We also note that you had several conversations with our team prior to joining the programme, during which questions were addressed and details of the offering were explained to ensure you could make an informed decision. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, transparent, and professional sales process, and our review of the call recordings confirmed that these standards were followed in this instance.
While we understand that you later decided the programme was not the right fit for you, the agreement entered into remained valid and the full service and support outlined within the programme continued to be available to you throughout.
We would also like to clarify that our team has consistently responded to your requests professionally and fairly while attempting to assist and provide clarity throughout the process. We appreciate all client feedback and continuously review our processes to ensure we maintain high standards of communication, transparency, and client support.
Great course and great fit and…
Great course and great fit and community. Really enjoyed going through the great training material, it is very well designed and have given me confidence in my role.
1 maggio 2026
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Thank you so much for the kind words Jody! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the course and felt supported by the community. It’s great to know the training materials helped build your confidence in your role that’s exactly what we aim for.
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vvile company, was recommended to book an appointment with them then they cancelled as said I wasn't able to work with them,
15 maggio 2026
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Thank you for your feedback Ash and extremely sorry to hear this
We will look into what has happened here with the team and apologies for any inconvenience caused.
A great place to gather insights if you're new to the area
A great place to gather insights if you're new to the area. I found the training quite light as experienced self-employed person. Nevertheless the mentoring has been invaluable. The network and support on getting me a placement, though it took longer than expected. Has enabled me to get a head start and build a very good understanding of how to progress as a board advisor and fractional executive.
15 maggio 2026
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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback Tamesh. We’re glad to hear the mentoring, network, and placement support have helped you build confidence and gain a strong understanding of progressing as a board advisor and fractional executive.
We also appreciate your honest comments about the training content and placement timeline. Feedback from experienced professionals like yourself is incredibly valuable as we continue refining the programme to better support participants at every stage of their journey.
It’s been a pleasure supporting you, and we wish you continued success in your portfolio career.
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Thank you for this great review Matt
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