What founders and operators say about Hello Generalist

Comments from the founders and teams who hired through Hello Generalist, and from the operators we helped them hire.

From companies

Shruti ShahPartner · Symphonic Capital
Backs HG founders across her portfolioSymphonic Capital logo

An incredible tool

“Hello Generalist has been an amazing product for our portfolio companies who need to extend the senior talent on their teams as they grow. This is an incredible tool.”

Yeeland C.Co-founder & CTO · CareerCraft
Hired a Customer Success Lead for a 3-month projectCareerCraft logo

I actually feel hopeful again

“I actually feel hopeful again! In hindsight, we would have benefited from having a fractional generalist working with us from day 1 the way we had legal + accounting help from day 1.”

Kevin D.Founder & CEO · Dispatch Care
Hired his first Operations LeadDispatch Care logo

So I could get out of the weeds

“I had never made an ops hire before and didn't even know where to start. HG was amazing in helping me scope out the role, find the right candidates, design our interview process, and bring in an amazing hire so I could get out of the weeds and actually think about how to scale my company.”

Abhi A.Co-founder & CEO · Fleek · YC & a16z
Hired a Chief of StaffFleek logo

Exactly what we needed

“Hello Generalist was exactly what we needed.”

Andrew F.Founder & CEO · Outing · a16z, Seed
Hired a B2B Marketing AdvisorOuting logo

We found the perfect fit

“We found the PERFECT fit. Without HG, it would've taken a really long time to land someone as good as her. For a fast moving startup like us, HG was so incredibly helpful.”

Eddie R.Operations Manager · Lavender.ai · Series A
Hired a Fractional RecruiterLavender.ai logo

Couldn’t ask for a better teammate

“I cannot express my gratitude enough! Ricki has given life to all things People/Hiring at Lavender. She is killing it, could not have asked for a better teammate.”

Zainab G.Founder & CEO · Eat, Cook, Joy
Hired her first Operations LeadEat, Cook, Joy logo

Nothing short of magic

“I was told that finding someone with that profile would be impossible. Hello Generalist is nothing short of magic. Fantastic for entrepreneurs.”

KevinFounder & CEO · Dongar
Hired 4 people through HGDongar logo

It demystified fractional talent

“HG helped me make business decisions: understand who I should be hiring and for how long, what their project scopes should be, and really helped demystify the process of bringing on fractional talent.”

Michael N.Co-founder · Opus Match AI
Hired 4 people through HGOpus Match AI logo

Our secret weapon

“HG is our secret weapon. We've hired 4 people so far, and counting!”

From operators

Jeremy L.HG operator · Seed-stage startup
Hired as a Fractional Chief of Staff

It will change the way you think about work

“Hello Generalist will change the way you think about work. It offers all of the perks of an early-stage startup without the downsides.”

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JasonHG operator · PE firm
Hired as Fractional Finance & Ops Lead

As close to full service as it gets

“Extremely simple, organized, and efficient. This is the easiest way to engage in contracting / consulting relationships, gain access to multiple new opportunities and relationships, and maintain significant control over your scope of work and the companies / individuals you are working with. Hello Generalist is as close to full service as it can possibly get.”

Raia R.HG operator
Hired as a Fractional Launch Project Manager

They took care of everything

“I’m so grateful for my experience with HG. They took care of everything from start to finish, and I was matched with an incredible client I would happily work with again and again.”

Rachel C.HG operator
Hired as a Fractional Brand Lead

Working with my first client has been seamless

“Working with my first client has been seamless! The application and matching process was easy and quick, the HG team was available for all questions I had along the way. And now, there's actually 2 of us from HG working with this client. It's given me an opportunity to expand my network and collaborate with another impressive marketer.”

Harry S.HG operator
Hired as first Ops Lead for a pre-seed startup

Support every step of the way

“The matching process was super smooth and felt I had the support and resources needed from the HG team every step of the way.”

Emily H.HG operator
Hired for 2 Fractional Community Lead contracts

They were in my corner

“HG was the best friend, confidant, and resource I've been craving as a freelancer. Available every step of the way to share updates, give advice, or listen to my questions. The entire process, from match to interviews to contracts and onboarding, was seamless, and it was refreshing to know they were in my corner.”

Namrata K.HG operator
Hired as Fractional Product Ops Lead for a seed startup

The perfect company match

“HG found me the perfect company match. Since Day 1, I've felt naturally understood, highly valued, and consistently utilized.”

Meghan H.HG operator
Hello Generalist operator

The best workshop in six years

“The workshop last week was fantastic. Honestly, I think the best one I've joined since diving into independent work 6 years ago.”

Becca N.HG operator
Hired as first Ops person for a pre-seed startup

Amazed at the client fit

“I'm amazed at how strong your client fit is for my background.”

Ryan W.HG operator
Hired as UX Advisor

It was almost a miracle

“HG connected me to a startup that could benefit from my exact skillset. It was almost a miracle. Now, I have a part-time job doing the work that I love. Hello Generalist runs like a well-oiled machine.”

Arturo P.HG operator
Hired as a Fractional Chief Business Officer

Absolutely worth it

“Absolutely worth it. Not only are they working to get us clients, but they also took the time make sure my profile and selling point were top notch. The most convenient and easiest process for getting a new client.”

Christina B.HG operator
Hired as Fractional E-Comm Lead, then converted to full time

One of the best teams I’ve worked with

“I can't tell you how much I appreciate you connecting me with them. Truly one of the best teams I've worked with and so happy to have found them.”

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