Become an expert

Offer paid sessions to founders who need what you already know. Set your own rate, keep your own calendar.

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How it works

  1. 1

    Apply

    Tell us what you do and who you help. There is no invitation and no waiting list — anyone can apply.

  2. 2

    We review it

    A person reads every application. You will be approved, or told why not. Applications are not auto-accepted.

  3. 3

    Add services and availability

    This is the step that makes you findable. Approval alone does not put you in the directory — you need at least one service with a price, and hours you are willing to be booked.

  4. 4

    Take bookings

    You appear in the directory and can be booked directly. Sessions land in your calendar.

Questions

Who can apply?

Anyone. There is no invitation, no minimum following and no approved-company list. What matters is that you have done the thing a founder is asking about.

I was approved but nobody can find me.

You need at least one service and some availability. The directory only lists experts who can actually be booked — a profile with no service and no hours would send founders to a dead end.

Add both from your expert dashboard, and you will appear as soon as they are saved.

How do I get promoted higher in the directory?

Ratings, mostly. Sessions that go well lift you; the default sort is best match, which weighs your rating alongside how well you fit what the founder searched for.

There is no paid placement and no way to buy a position.

What does it cost?

Nothing to apply or to list. The platform takes a commission on completed paid sessions — the current rate is shown in your dashboard before you set any prices.

Do I have to charge?

No. Free intro sessions are common and are often how people start — you can add paid services later without reapplying.

Can I pause?

Yes. Pausing hides you from the directory and stops new bookings without deleting your profile, your history or your reviews. You can unpause whenever you want.

Do I need to join a community?

No. You can offer sessions across the platform without belonging to any community. Joining one adds its members and events; it does not gate anything.

Ready?

Applying takes a few minutes. You can add services and availability afterwards.

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