Your skills, on every founder's speed dial
We're building a hand-picked bench of operators and specialists that founders can book directly. Set your own rate, keep your independence, and help founders at the exact moment they need you.
Why join
Why join as an expert?
InPaceline gives founders the tools to build and raise. The Expert Network adds the people — specialists founders can turn to when software isn't enough.
You set the terms
Set your own hourly rate and stay fully independent — you're never an employee.
Founders book you directly
When a founder hits a problem your experience solves, they book time with you — no middleman.
Curated, not crowded
A small, hand-picked cohort — you're listed alongside genuine specialists, not buried in a marketplace.
The process
How it works
Three steps between you and your first founder session.
Apply in five minutes
Your specialty, your background, the founders you help best. No deck, no references.
We review by hand
Every application gets a personal review. You hear back within days, either way.
Get listed and booked
Join the network at your own rate, ready for founders to book.
Specialties
Where we need experts right now
From chatbot developers to fractional CFOs — the first cohort covers the specialties founders ask about most.
Software & Product
Developers, AI engineers, and product leaders who help founders scope, build, and ship.
Design & Creative
UI/UX designers, brand builders, and 3D specialists who make products worth showing off.
Marketing & E-commerce
Growth marketers, ad specialists, and e-commerce operators who drive traction.
Finance & Fundraising
Fractional CFOs, modelers, and fundraising operators who get rounds closed.
Legal
Startup attorneys and legal specialists for incorporation, contracts, and fundraising terms.
Operations
Ops, sales, and people leaders who help founders hire, systematize, and scale.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Operators and specialists with real, hands-on experience helping startups — fractional executives, senior practitioners, and advisors who can get a founder unstuck in a single session.
Something else on your mind? Email us.
Ready to Join the First Cohort?
The bench is small and curated — every application is reviewed personally.
Apply to join