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Ankit Sharma

Boston, United States

Web Development | Brand Strategist | SEO expert

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Christian Günther

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Serial Founder (#1 App & Top 10 UX Design Tool)

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krishna vir

Dubai - United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Video editor with 30M+ views

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Matthias Dyckerhoff

Calgary, Canada

Frequent Founder | Data-Driven Product Delivery

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Kelvin F

Singapore

Creating solutions that actually work

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Wesley Chambers

United Kingdom

Next-Gen Brand Expert Empowering Founders

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Afsana Mammadova

Baku, Azerbaijan

Design, development & entrepreneurship

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Ryder Mell

Orlando, United States

Bringing Ideas to Life

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Yash Dixit

New Delhi, India

Backend Engineer, API Dev & Databases 🚀

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Brian Andrew Byrd

Dallas, United States

Founder at Backbone Commerce | Let's work together

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Reetaish 🔥

India

Designing Stories with Precision ✨

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Emerson Maggi

Baltimore, United States

Driving results through passion, and innovation!

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Elias Serrano

Montreal, Canada

Brand Designer & Webflow Developer

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Sam Darcy

Boston, United States

Trusted Web/No-Code Dev Guru 🛠️

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Vontavius Hurd

Memphis, United States

Webflow, WP & UI Designer 💻

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Heer Mandalia

New York, United States

Transforming ideas into memorable brands

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Krishna Kumar Soni

Gurugram, India

Customer-friendly designs for quick launch

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Abhijeet Swarnkar

India

Adding observations to creativity!

Common projects for Founders

Startup Business Development: Building a strategic plan for a new business.

Team Leadership: Leading a project team to meet business objectives.

Product Launch: Guiding the launch of a new product or service.

Strategic Partnerships: Building and managing relationships with strategic partners.

Investment Sourcing: Securing funding for business growth.

Business Turnaround: Reviving a struggling business or project.

Tips for working with and hiring Founders

Define your goals

Clearly state your project objectives and the role you expect the freelance founder to play. This could be anything from strategic planning, business development, to team leadership.

Review their experience

Take time to review the founder's previous projects and successes. A good founder will have a track record of building successful businesses or projects.

Understand their skills

Ensure the freelance founder is proficient in business strategy, team management, and has a good understanding of the market you are targeting.

Communication is key

Maintain regular communication with the freelance founder, ensuring that both parties are aligned on the direction of the project. Use Contra's communication tools to manage this effectively.

How to hire Founders

Define your needs

Understand what you need from a Freelance Founder. This could be anything from strategic planning, team leadership, to business development, or more.

Post a detailed job

Posting a detailed job on Contra will attract the right Freelance Founder. Include information about your project, the scope of the role, and the skills required.

Review applications

Review the applications and shortlist Freelance Founders based on their skills, experience, and fit for your project. Look at their past projects and reviews on their profile.

Conduct interviews

Conduct interviews with shortlisted Freelance Founders. Ask about their experience, approach to strategic planning, and team leadership. Discuss your project specifics and expectations.

Make an offer

Once you've found the right Freelance Founder, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Founders

1. Can you share some examples of the projects or businesses you have successfully led in the past?

2. How would you approach strategic planning for our project/business?

3. Can you describe your experience in team leadership and managing strategic partnerships?

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Community Strategist

Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.


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Frequently asked
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A Freelance Founder is an individual who has the experience of setting up and running a business or project. They are often hired to provide strategic direction, build and lead teams, and help in the overall growth of a business or project.

A Freelance Founder is an individual who has the experience of setting up and running a business or project. They are often hired to provide strategic direction, build and lead teams, and help in the overall growth of a business or project.

Hiring a Freelance Founder on Contra gives you access to experienced professionals who can provide strategic direction and leadership to your project or business. With Contra, you can review their experience, collaborate efficiently, and handle contracts and payments all in one place.

You can post a detailed job description on Contra, outlining your project requirements and the role you expect the Freelance Founder to play. Founders who match your requirements can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of Founders and invite those you are interested in to apply.

Projects that require a Freelance Founder often involve strategic planning, business development, team leadership, and investment sourcing. This could be for a startup, a new product launch, or a business turnaround.

The cost of hiring a Freelance Founder on Contra can vary based on the project scope and the Founder's experience and skills. On average, you can expect to pay between $15 and $35 per hour.

A Freelance Founder should have a strong understanding of business strategy, team management, market trends, and financial planning. They should also have a track record of leading successful projects or businesses.

Freelance Founders get paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Clients must pay a minimum of $250 or $25 an hour to post an opportunity on Contra.

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