An alternative to super expensive marketplace consultants
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700+
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Redefining Marketplace Consulting
Connect with the right people and get unstuck
No more awkward outreach emails. Just choose a time, and connect.
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Find your mentor
Browse through our database of vetted mentors or use our AI matching tool.
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Book a Call
Read their profiles and reviews in depth, and request a session on their calendar.
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Get unstuck
Show up on time and prepared. Ask questions, get advice, and get unstuck.
Speak to mentors who can consult you on anything marketplace related
What would you like to get better at today?
Melanie Almeida
5.0
11 session(s) / 9 review(s)
Senior Growth Manager | 10 years of Experience | Tech Industries
Paris, France (+01:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 16 hours
Hi, I am Melanie, I am a Senior Growth Manager with a background in product, marketing and analytics.
I have 10 years of experience in Tech and international teams.
Vivek Rajukumar
5.0
47 session(s) / 42 review(s)
Online Marketplaces | Go To Market Strategy | Product Value Proposition | D2C Ecommerce | Zero to One
Luxembourg, Luxembourg (+01:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 4 hours
I am an expert in scaling online marketplace businesses and have a passion to help sellers grow sustainably on online marketplaces. If you are looking to build your business on an online marketplace or if you are looking to build a two-sided online marketplace yourself, I am here for you.
Olga Khusnetdinova Drakatos
4.99
123 session(s) / 101 review(s)
Growing my business 🌱 Paid Social (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest) & Google Ads | SaaS, E-Commerce, Mobile Apps
Athens, Greece (+02:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 21 hour
A digital marketing pro with 10+ years of experience, I love crunching numbers! From SaaS to fashion brands, I've handled millions in incentives. Now, scaling my own agency! 💼📈
Antoine Fourmont-Fingal
4.96
8 session(s) / 6 review(s)
Chief Product Officer
Zürich, Switzerland (+01:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 2 hours
An explorer who loves action, and a builder who loves discovering - be it as a product leader or else, I like finding the perfect OS for a collective to solve the problems they choose, and loving it.
Michele Tropeano
5.0
13 session(s) / 12 review(s)
🚀 Growth & Marketing leader | Helping SaaS companies to competitively, sustainably and predictably grow
London, United Kingdom (+00:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 24 hours
In times where 'growth at all costs' is no longer viable, I provide hands-on advice to SaaS founders and Go-To-Market teams on generating revenue in competitive market and grow sustainably. Experienced in Product Marketing and Growth for SaaS, marketplaces, and subscription services.
Claire Schmitt
5.0
46 session(s) / 24 review(s)
Customer Activation, Growth, Ecommerce, Analytics // Growth Manager
Barcelona, Spain (+01:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 2 days
5+ years of experience in marketplace companies, focusing mainly on supply - spanning analytics, performance marketing, conversion rate optimization, product, & growth.
Sergei Bekeshkin
5.0
3 session(s) / 3 review(s)
Product Lead
San Francisco, United States (-06:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 20 hours
As a PM for Zalando, the biggest apparel ecommerce wholesaler & marketplace in Europe, I was focused on driving the supply side of their marketplace by building tools to ease operations, provide analytical insights and more controls for merchants trading on our marketplace.
Lazar Pavlovic
4.99
54 session(s) / 40 review(s)
Acquired 150K+ users for B2C and B2B SaaS, Ed-Tech Marketplaces through Product-Led Growth and Product-Led Sales
Belgrade, Serbia (+01:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 2 days
One of my previous experiences was Head of Growth at a Marketplace startup focused on developers. We've grown to 80k users, as well as localizing the marketplace to 5 different markets to ensure fast-paced growth. I was mainly working on growing and bringing marketplace to market, from beta to 80k users.
Parin Jogani
1 session(s)
Group Product Manager
New York, United States (-05:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 2 days
Built high growth 0-1-scale consumer B2B and B2C products in marketing and advertising. Led large scale cross-functional teams of 50+ PMs, engineers, designers.
My Core Values
Ownership mindset | build customer relationship with data | bias for action | challenge status quo | continuous learning
Ben Legg
5.0
11 session(s) / 10 review(s)
Seasoned Multidisciplinary Leader / Chief Product Officer / Product Strategist
Bristol, United Kingdom (+00:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 1 day
I'm a dedicated & customer-focused leader with a proven track record of success. I've built and coached high-performing cross-functional teams (sales & business development, engineers, product managers, designers, and analysts) to help businesses achieve their goals using a product-centric approach
Platform Features
Features that make speaking with mentors fun, easy, and incredibly rewarding.
Built-in Video Room
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Collections and list
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AI Matching
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Teams
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Private session notes
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Share and Earn
Earn additional membership credits by referring friends by gifting them a free session.
Built-in Video Room
Join your session with single video link, share screen, take notes and chat in one place, anywhere.
Collections and list
Browse through topics collections and find the mentors that are on the same page with your challenge
AI Matching
Write your challenge and our trained AI will find the perfect recommendation for you.
Teams
Bring your entire team and let them grow by accessing all 700+ mentors on-demand.
Private session notes
Write down your session notes right onto your call video room and access all in a single view.
Share and Earn
Earn additional membership credits by referring friends by gifting them a free session.
Get unlimited expert marketplace consulting from friendly mentors for $99/month
Connect with experienced marketplace mentors via unlimited Zoom calls, think of it like your own virtual board of advisors.
How many sessions will you do per month?
$99/mo
flat monthly payment
Expensive Consulting
$250
$1151 savings based on $250/hr average rates
Unlimited free sessions
Predictable pricing
Diverse knowledge pool of 100’s of experts
Flexibility to change mentors
Mentors that actually care
Hear from those who chose marketplace mentorship over costly consultants
Book Zoom calls with vetted marketplace mentors and get expert advice tailored to your needs. See what others have experienced with our supportive, knowledgeable mentors.
All your questions about mentorship, answered
What Can a Marketplace Mentor Offer Compared to a Marketplace Consultant?
While marketplace consultants often charge high fees for their expertise, marketplace mentors offer a more affordable, personalized approach. Mentors are passionate about guiding you on how to build your marketplace and strategy, providing insights tailored to your specific needs and goals.
- Cost-Effective Expertise: Marketplace mentors provide high-level advice without steep consultant fees.
- Personalized Guidance: Mentors focus on your unique challenges, offering tailored strategies.
- Practical Implementation: Learn how to navigate marketplace dynamics in real-world scenarios, with ongoing support.
Use Cases for Startups Working with Marketplace Mentors
- Strategy Development: Build a solid and scalable marketplace strategy.
- Problem-Solving: Get solutions and insights for overcoming startup challenges.
- Networking: Connect with industry key players through your mentor’s network.
- Skill Enhancement: Learn new skills and best practices tailored to your needs.
- Ongoing Support: Receive continuous guidance and encouragement as your startup grows.
- User Acquisition: Develop effective strategies to attract and retain users.
- Revenue Models: Design and optimize revenue models for your marketplace.
- Market Research: Gain insights into market trends and competitor analysis.
- Product Development: Get advice on developing and refining your marketplace product.
- Growth Hacking: Learn innovative techniques to accelerate your marketplace growth.
Cost Comparison: Marketplace Consultants vs. GrowthMentor
When it comes to marketplace consulting, traditional consultants typically charge between $200 to $500 per hour, depending on their expertise and reputation. This can quickly become a significant expense, especially for startups that need ongoing support and multiple sessions.
In contrast, GrowthMentor offers a much more affordable and flexible solution. For just $99 per month, you get unlimited access to a wide range of marketplace mentors. This flat monthly fee allows you to book as many sessions as you need without worrying about hourly rates, making it a cost-effective option.
Marketplace Consultants:
- Hourly Rates: Typically range from $200 to $500 per hour, depending on expertise and reputation.
- Total Cost: For multiple sessions, costs can quickly add up, making it expensive for startups and small businesses.
GrowthMentor:
- Monthly Rate: $99 per month for unlimited sessions.
- Additional Benefit: Connect with different mentors to gain diverse insights and specialized knowledge for various aspects of your marketplace projects.
By choosing GrowthMentor, you can enjoy continuous, tailored guidance from experienced marketplace professionals without the hefty price tag associated with traditional consultants. This makes it an ideal choice for startups and small businesses looking to grow their marketplace effectively and affordably.
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Why Should I Choose GrowthMentor?
Our mentors are the top 3% of their field. Every mentor goes through a strict double-vetting process to ensure they’re the best of the best.
But, when vetting, we also look at an applicant’s soft skills:
- Does this person have the patience to hop on a call with a total newbie?
- Can they hang with someone who is even more advanced than themselves in a certain area?
We’re looking for humility, kindness, and warmth.
These traits are what set Growth Mentors apart from other “gurus”.
They want to share their knowledge and help.
The short answer? Because they want to help people.
The long answer? Because…
- They enjoy sharing their knowledge
- They learn from their mentees
- They want to be a “force for good” in the business world
- They want to pay it forward
Yep. Purchase a pro plan and you get unlimited calls every month.
GrowthMentor covers 45 different skill areas across marketing, growth, product, and entrepreneurship. Our 700+ mentors specialize in a range of subtopics in each of those niches.
Two words: active learning.
When you go to AI with your problems, you’re often consuming the information, but not applying it.
By talking things through with a mentor, you’ll sharpen your understanding of your challenges and find routes to put the advice into action faster than you could with an AI solution.
Plenty of testimonials from satisfied members. You can check out our customer stories here or our wall of love here.