Become a Starter
Put your startup experience to work for another founder.
Starters is a curated network of proven startup operators who can advise, lead focused projects or step into fractional roles around meaningful company milestones.
Qualification
Every Starter has led, built and won.
We are looking for people who have carried real responsibility inside startups and can point to a demonstrated positive outcome.
At least two years in meaningful startup leadership.Screens out: Big-company experience without startup responsibility.
Personally owned and operated a core part of the business.Screens out: Advisors and passengers on successful companies.
$1M+ annual revenue, sustained profitability or a $2M+ exit.Screens out: Experience without a demonstrated positive outcome.
How membership works.
Apply
Share the startup roles, hands-on work and outcomes that qualify you.
Meet Paolo
A practical conversation about how you work, where you are strongest and the founders you can best help.
Advisor review
A small advisor group confirms admission to the network.
Review opportunities
See relevant Company Briefs privately and opt in only when the fit is real.
Work directly
Meet the founder, shape a proposal and agree on the engagement.
What to expect
How the network operates.
Relevant, not constant
Starters is curated around fit. The goal is better opportunities, not a noisy stream of leads.
Flexible ways to contribute
Advisory, project and fractional work are all possible when they fit the milestone.
No marketplace theater
Founders see the experience relevant to their need, not a resume wall or popularity ranking.
Direct relationships
You and the founder shape the proposal and working relationship together.
Ready to put your startup experience to work?
Apply to join a curated group of operators helping founders reach meaningful milestones.