# Growth Collective (Growth Collective)

> Curated marketplace connecting companies with vetted freelance and fractional marketing talent; acquired by Toptal.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.toptal.com/marketing
- **Headquarters:** La Jolla, California, USA
- **Country:** United States
- **Founder:** Ryan Bettencourt, Max Ade
- **Categories:** Freelance Marketplace

## Overview
Growth Collective is a curated freelance marketing-talent marketplace connecting high-growth startups, agencies and venture firms with vetted freelance and fractional marketing experts across paid acquisition, growth, SEO and content. Co-founded by Ryan Bettencourt and Max Ade, it was acquired by Toptal in June 2024 and operates as part of Toptal's marketing talent offering.

## Leadership
- Ryan Bettencourt — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/ryan-bettencourt))
- Max Ade — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/max-ade))

## Sources
- [Acquirer page (Toptal)](https://www.toptal.com/marketing) — verification

## FAQ
**What does Growth Collective do?**

Curated marketplace connecting companies with vetted freelance and fractional marketing talent; acquired by Toptal.

**Where is Growth Collective headquartered?**

Growth Collective is headquartered in La Jolla, California, USA, United States.

**Who founded Growth Collective?**

Growth Collective was founded by Ryan Bettencourt, Max Ade.

**What kind of HR technology is Growth Collective?**

Growth Collective is categorized under Freelance Marketplace on DHRMap.

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