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Startup Experts
Build your business
Bring on a fractional expert to help build your business. Dover connects founders with startup operators and experienced leaders across HR, legal, marketing, customer success, and more.
Startup Experts
Dover gives founders access to proven leaders and domain experts across HR, legal, marketing, customer success, and more. Every Startup Expert has worked with founders before.
Founder reviews & references
Read detailed feedback from founders and execs who have worked with them before.
Transparent pricing
See hourly rates, retainer options, and availability upfront for every fractional expert.
Flexible engagements
Bring in a function lead for a single project, fractional work, or ongoing partnership. Hire full-time later for a placement fee.
Expert types
Find a proven startup operator
Browse domain experts by specialty, then book free intro calls to find the fractional leader who fits your company stage and needs.
HR
People operations, culture, and org design.
View experts →Legal
Contracts, compliance, and legal guidance.
View experts →Marketing
Brand, content, and go-to-market strategy.
View experts →Customer Success
Retention, onboarding, and customer experience.
View experts →Operations
Process design and operational efficiency.
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How it works
Bring on the right fractional expert in days, not months.
- Add a deposit to get instant access.
- Your deposit is applied to the work your expert does.
- If you don’t work with an expert, your deposit is 100% refundable
Message or schedule free calls
Speak with experts to see who is the best fit. Pick your engagement structure, set a budget, and align on scope.
Proven track records
- Chat with experts for free to see who's the best fit.
- Create a pay structure: hourly or retainer.
- Set a budget and discuss how you'll work together.
Receive offers and build your team
Trial multiple experts at the same time and then double down on the one that is the best fit.
Transparent metrics
- Trial multiple experts and keep the best fit.
- Switch to a different expert whenever you want.
- Hire your expert in full-time capacity for a placement fee.
Ready to bring on a fractional expert?
Access the marketplace with a 100% refundable deposit, book free intro calls with experts who have founder reviews, and engage hourly or on retainer. Hire full-time later for a placement fee.
Startup Experts FAQ
What kinds of experts can I hire on Dover?
Startup Experts are the non-recruiter roles on Dover: startup operators and domain experts across HR, legal, marketing, finance, engineering, customer success, design, sales, operations, product, and more. Every expert has worked with founders before.
How is hiring an expert different from hiring a recruiter?
Recruiters help you make your next hire. Startup Experts are fractional leaders who help you build the business: people ops, legal, GTM, finance, and other function leads. If you need hiring help, start with the recruiter marketplace.
How do pricing and engagements work?
You can see hourly rates, engagement structure, and availability upfront. Engage fractional experts hourly or on retainer for a project or ongoing work. If you later hire an expert full-time, a placement fee applies.
How do I get started?
Access the marketplace with a 100% refundable deposit, browse profiles from proven leaders, and book free intro calls. Trial the experts who are the right fit before you commit.
Can I read reviews before booking?
Yes. These are experts with founder reviews: profiles include references from founders and execs who have worked with them before.