Growth Collective
Curated marketplace connecting companies with vetted freelance and fractional marketing talent; acquired by Toptal.
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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
founders · executives- Max AdeFounder
- Ryan BettencourtFounder
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Jun 25, 2024
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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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