Having been with Connectd for about 15 months now the experience has been consistent and efficient. It truly lives up to its name by Connecting us with the right support to grow and expand our brand... Toon meer
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As someone new to the UK startup ecosystem, Connectd has been a huge help to us. The platform gave us access to genuinely top-notch advisors across different areas of expertise, and the value they b... Toon meer
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Very expensive, course was insultingly bad, poor comms, pushy sales, ignoring problems, pyramid scheme that feels like a scam. They treat their NEDs as a second class commodity and leave them entire... Toon meer
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Harriet et al are an outstanding team who are kind, supportive, efficient and professional. They really helped to steer my startup in the right direction. I have met some phenomenal talent through C... Toon meer
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Founded by serial entrepreneur Roei Samuel, Connectd is a people-first platform connecting startups with fractional executives. With AI powered matching, we’ve facilitated over 10,000 connections across the UK and US, helping companies grow and leaders build fractional first careers.
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They do what they promise
Connectd promises that when you complete the training program you will be matched with a company that is seeking advisors for your final "in the field" training. It only took a few days for James St John-Dunlop to find a match, and facilitate it with a truly experienced hand. His guidance and observations (and efficiency) were A+, and we're off to the races!
26 november 2025
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Doug, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with Connectd has lived up to expectations and that the matching process was smooth and efficient for you.
It’s great to know that the support and guidance you received during your placement made a meaningful difference. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’re excited to see you moving forward!
Worth a try
Worthwhile service, number of users seems to be growing. Daniel was helpful and responsive setting up initial meetings.
30 november 2025
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Ben, thank you for the great review. We're really glad to hear you found the service worthwhile and that the growing user base is adding value. Daniel will be pleased to know his support made the initial setup smooth for you
Quick and efficient
Daniel was quick and efficient in hooking Klaxon up with super talented fractional advisers with the exact sector and discipline expertise we were looking for. We are at the start of our journey but so far, so good.
25 november 2025
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Mark, thanks so much for your feedback. It’s great to hear that Daniel was able to quickly match you with the right fractional advisers and provide the sector expertise you needed. We're excited to be part of your journey and look forward to supporting you as you progress.
Initial Founder Meeting
James St. John-Dunlop at Connectd was fantastic to work with. He facilitated my first founder meeting with professionalism, clarity, and an incredibly supportive approach. During the call, he guided the conversation seamlessly, ensured both sides were aligned, and helped us confirm that we were a strong fit to work together.
With his support, the founder and I were able to establish a clear six-month working cadence and the entire process felt smooth, transparent, and well-structured.
James made what could have been a nerve-wracking first match feel straightforward and genuinely enjoyable. I walked away from the experience confident, informed, and excited to begin the engagement.
I highly recommend James to anyone navigating the Connectd platform. His expertise, warmth, and hands-on approach set the standard.
27 november 2025
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Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback, Dina. We’re delighted to hear that your first founder meeting felt structured, supportive, and enjoyable. We’re thrilled to hear you’re starting this engagement with clarity and excitement, and we’re here to support you throughout the journey.
Would give them 6 stars if I could!
I approached Connectd as a startup founder and it has been one great experience after another. The team within Connectd really tried to understand our business, what we did, what we needed, discussed potential fractional talent, did the introductions and we are now obtaining absolutely incredible results. I'm absolutely thrilled and hope to be able to continue working with them for a long time.
27 november 2025
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Thank you, Matias. We’re thrilled to hear that your experience has been consistently positive and that the introductions and results have been so valuable for your startup. We’re committed to continuing to support you long-term and are excited to keep contributing to your success.
Spam - waste of time
Not sure why any exec would pay for wht they are offering. I was contacted via linkedin. Agreed to a short meeting. They sent a lot of spam via email in the interim. Slightly bizarre sales approach. The person I was meeting was late for the call and began firing off questions. Had to stop to understand why they made the initial contact. Turns out it was just a sales pitch.
27 november 2025
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CJ, thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we're sorry to hear it didn’t meet expectations. This isn’t the standard we aim for. We will review what happened around the outreach cadence and meeting experience to ensure it doesn’t repeat. If you’re open to it, we’d appreciate the opportunity to speak directly and understand the situation better so we can improve.
Excellent experience
Excellent experience. I was able to move quickly to placement
26 november 2025
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Thank you for sharing your experience, Barry! We’re glad to hear the process was smooth and that you moved quickly to a successful placement. We appreciate you being part of the Connectd community.
Great experience and value
Dan Watson has been great in connecting me with advisors! Always available to help and very pleasant communication throughout.
29 september 2025
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Thank you for the positive feedback, Meera. We’re delighted to hear that Dan has been helpful in connecting you with the right advisors. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. We’re excited to support you further.
Annoying bunch of spammers
spammed by all of their associates on email and linked in. Scam
1 november 2025
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Alan, thank you for the feedback, and we’re sorry to hear you’ve had a negative experience. We never want communications to feel intrusive. We have removed your details from all outreach lists and investigate what happened to prevent any further inconvenience
Emily helped connect me with high…
Emily helped connect me with high quality advisors at the speed of light!
It's a pleasure doing business with this team.
20 november 2025
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Thank you, Billy! We’re thrilled to hear that Emily was able to move quickly and provide you with strong advisor matches. We appreciate your trust and look forward to continuing to support your progress.
It feels like I'm at the right direction..
I was introduced by Saif to explore the possibilities of working with pro bono fractional leaders at Connected. Alex presented the different ways I can get support as a founder and then Emily explained more about the benefits of working with relevant advisors who specialise in my area of business. She matched me with Juile Thomsett and we had a meeting hosted by Emily. I'm looking forward to working with Julie and Connected. It feels like I'm at the right direction and my business makes sense.
17 november 2025
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Afroja. We’re delighted to hear that Saif, Alex, and Emily each played a meaningful role in supporting your journey so far. It’s great that the process felt clear, collaborative, and aligned with your business goals, and we’re especially pleased to hear that your introduction to Julie was such a strong fit. We look forward to supporting you and seeing your business continue to move in the right direction.
Exceptional Efficiency & Strategic Clarity
James has delivered exceptionally efficient and insightful work, precisely identifying our core needs. We truly value his unique contribution.
18 november 2025
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Vasiliki, we truly appreciate your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that James was able to deliver clarity, precision, and real strategic value. Identifying core needs quickly is something we take pride in, and it’s wonderful to know this made a difference for you.
We look forward to continuing to support your progress.
Scam
I feel very disappointed with my experience. After a year of subscription, I sent a clear email asking Connectd to cancel my subscription. Despite this, the direct debit continued.
I spoke with several members of the team who acknowledged the mistake, but I am still waiting for a refund of approximately £600. Based on my experience, I would advise others to be cautious.
17 april 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Amaury, and we’re very sorry to hear about the frustration this has caused. We want to reassure you that we’re committed to resolving it as quickly as possible. Our Customer Success Manager has already reached out to you directly to support you with this
Excellent service so far from the whole…
Excellent service so far from the whole connectd team.
13 november 2025
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Thank you so much for leaving this amazing review Tom. Great to hear your feedback about the service you have received from our team
Delivered Exactly What Sparkeey Needed
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
14 november 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure working with you and understanding the unique culture and vision at Sparkeey. We’re thrilled to hear that our approach made a positive impact and that you felt supported throughout the process. Looking forward to continuing to support your journey!
No obvious benefits for the NEDs
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.
17 november 2025
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Thank you for sharing your experience Emma. We’re sorry to hear this feedback around the call you had with our team and and we understand how important clear information is when considering an opportunity. We will of course review the call and provide training support.
The platform and transition to portfolio programme has helped thousands of our customers to create meaningful connections in the early stage ecosystem and we are extremely proud of this and the value we deliver to our customers.
We do have a joining fee attched to all our membership packages but totally understand if this is not a right fit for you.
If you would like to discuss your experience further we are always contactable through the info@connectd.co address
SCAM - Avoid this company Just training and membership fees
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
6 november 2025
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Hi Bob, we are always open and transparent around our offering and details about our programme's success and fees are carefully described on our webpage.
The platform and programme has helped thousands of our customers to create meaningful connections in the early stage ecosystem and we are extremely proud of this and the value we deliver to our customers.
We do have a joining fee attached to all our membership packages but totally understand if this is not a right fit for you but we stand by our model, our integrity, and the results it continues to deliver for our advisors and startups alike.
If you would like to discuss your experience further we are always contactable through the info@connectd.co address
Efficient introductory meeting
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
31 oktober 2025
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Thank you for sharing your feedback, Pilar. We’re really pleased to hear that Nathaniel facilitated an efficient and well-structured introductory meeting. Creating a smooth and productive first interaction is something we prioritise, and it’s great to know this came through.
James was great
James was great, found the right people and got all boxed off
7 november 2025
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William, thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We're delighted to hear James was able to support you effectively.
I've been blown away by the mentorship…
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.
1 juli 2025
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Maggie, thank you for such a thoughtful and encouraging review. We're thrilled to hear that the mentorship and support from Connectd have made such a positive difference in your journey. It’s wonderful to know you’d highly recommend our service, and we’re excited to continue supporting you as you grow and scale your business.
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