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Hi everyone, I’m new to this platform. I wanted to ask fractional/freelance marketing folks, how are you finding clients? I’ve been in B2B tech marketing for 20 years but I want to work with purpose driven businesses/ not tech/AI/Block Chain so my existing network is not useful.
I would love it if you can share specific details, not general tips that I already know and do like ”reach out to LinkedIn contacts.”
Thank you! Much appreciated.
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In general we always say that your network is your greatest asset, so if your current group of connections isn’t doing it for you, then work on expanding your reach and don’t forget that even those who don’t seem immediately relevant might have referrals to make, so don’t totally discount them!
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Tagging some CMOs who might be able to offer further advice: Sarah Speake, Yi-Hsian Godfrey, Mala Morris, Lara Martini, Elena Melnykova, Emma Potter, Carolin Greiner, Ottokar Rosenberger, Mark Varley, Martyn Jobber, Faisal Laljee
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Hi Dana Salman – echoing the advice from the TPC Team, networking is key, especially after 20 years of B2B experience. I have seen companies lean heavily toward hiring senior-level candidates from within the industry. I suggest attending ESG conferences and events to start building relationships. Just like B2B sales, it can be a slow slug cycle – so be patient. The other suggestion I have is to consider not giving up B2B tech altogether, but to separate the two: B2B or Tech roles in…
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Hi gang. Apologies for my tardy response – been wiped out with the super flu lurgy – far from super! I could discuss this topic for hours, so anyone who needs help, reach out directly? [email protected]
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I am a LinkedIn Profiler and Expert and I joined to meet new people and to help people who want to leverage LinkedIn. I work across the globe with youngest client 16 and oldest 85 and in many industries.
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Welcome Tony! As a new member of the community I’d definitely suggest coming along to our Community Welcome call – this 30 minute Zoom session runs through most of what we have to offer, so you can figure out the best use of your time with us: https://portfolio-collective.com/events/getting-started-with-tpc/
Hope to see you in the new year!
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What happens when you let AI redesign your portfolio career profile?
Tonight I ran an experiment: gave Perplexity’s Comet AI full access to my TPC profile and asked it to make it stand out.
The AI started by analyzing profiles of other members, looking at what draws engagement. Then it systematically worked through my profile:
”Let me rewrite your bio to be more portfolio-focused…”
”I’m moving QuantaLingo to the top of your experiences…”
”Adding ’Artificial Intelligence’ to your skills…”
”Making your offerings more client-centered…”
I literally sat back and watched the browser navigate and type. Took about 30 minutes.
The result? My profile now positions me as an active AI founder who helps other founders (rather than someone with past exits). Much more aligned with the TPC community vibe.
Take a look: https://portfolio-collective.com/profile/wgr409/
Genuinely c…
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That is very cool Gordon Robson – nice upgrade to the profile
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Nice experiment, Gordon! I guess the question is – does the new angle suit you? Trying to suit the tone of the wider community is great so long as it remains authentic to you. Did you do much tweaking?
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Many of us are updating our online presence for the new year, and strong headshots are one of those things that quietly make a big difference.
My husband Cassius is a London based photographer who specialises in headshots and personal branding portraits. He’s genuinely excellent at putting people at ease and getting natural, professional images. He’s also offering very accessible rates for founders, freelancers and people early in their careers, which might be helpful for anyone looking to update their LinkedIn or portfolio going into 2026.
No pressure at all, but if you’ve been thinking of refreshing your photo, here’s his latest post with some examples and details about his January and February slots.
Happy to answer any questions if it’s useful.
Wishing everyone great holidays!
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Thanks so much for sharing, Luciana! His shots are beautiful
Will send folks his way if we come across anyone looking for some snaps 
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Hi all, I’d love to tap into the wisdom of this community 🙏
My son, Dominic, is a Maths student at Cardiff looking for a 2026/27 placement in a physics/engineering-led environment — aerospace, defence, engineering, energy, transport, or anywhere maths is used to solve real-world challenges.
If you have contacts or recommendations for organisations with strong Year-in-Industry programmes (or someone he could speak with for guidance), I’d hugely appreciate it.
More context in my LinkedIn post:
Thank you!
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Tagging a few mathematicians and tech/ finance leaders who might have some ideas Richard Saldanha Davide Gallo Joe Hartman Eddith Sarah Varghese Raghav Viswakumar Rohan Sheth Jack Daly Dawid PiÄ…tek Lorna Weaver Dutton Davide Cervellin Laura Parfitt Garry Taylor Lester Mak Matthew Jones Ruth Karimi Allan Kelly Colin Sharp @mwenya-kaweshaesha Johannes Castner Alexander Lazarin Rui Duarte
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Thanks Ben, much appreciated
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Hi Verity, Your son should speak to the Engineering Faculty at Cardiff in the first instance, although they will primarily be interested in their own students first. ProDrive https://careers.prodrive.com/working-here are very good with students as are many of the F1 teams in Oxfordshire. There is a shortage of people interested in engineering despite what we hear about graduate unemployment. Literally just contacting engineering firms and expressing a desire to undertake a placement may well pay…
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Hi Verity, I currently work as a quant JP Morgan and have just helped two 2nd year students with 2026 placement hires in different teams here. If finance could be of interest to Dominic, even though I think JPM have closed ’26 applications, I’d be happy to chat about general advice.
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Interested in joining a board of directors for an impact-driven social enterprise?
Studio Lutalica is a non-profit design agency supporting queer and female founders and organisations. We’re looking to add two new members to our Board of Directors. We’re specifically looking for people with finance and/or fundraising experience, ideally in the social enterprise or CIC space.
These are voluntary roles that ask for up to 5 hours a month of your time (though realistically rarely hits this limit), with quarterly board meetings and periodic sub-group meetings.
If you’re interested in learning more, check out our co-director recruitment page (https://lutalica.studio/insights/join-our-board-codirector-recruitment/). Applications close 11 Jan ’26.
We strongly encourage applications from women, trans, queer, disabled, and Black, Brown, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds and lived experiences. Board experience is a plus but not a must – everyone nee…
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Thanks so much for sharing, Ceysa! Tagging some community members who might be interested: Tetiana Dymytrashchuk, Linda Blank, Michelle Dempsey, Joanne Peters, Teresa Owen, Feryal Bensalah, Olessia Willybiro, Sandy Feriz, Deepa Verma, Roxana Tsirikhova
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Hi guys i have and want to meet more members and I have an opportunity i would like to find a solution from within the community.
Building Yeti.ai over the last months has made one thing very clear: in the current AI wave, ideas are cheap, models are commoditised, and traction is everything.
1. Most LLM hacks are just features – and that’s fine
A lot of the clever things people are building on top of LLMs will inevitably end up as features inside ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and the other big platforms. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t build them. It just means you’re unlikely to scale them into a unicorn on that feature alone. The more realistic opportunity is to turn them into small, focused SaaS products that don’t need big teams: if you can get to a few hundred or a thousand subscribers, you’ve effectively built a cash-generating micro-business with AI doing most of the heavy lifting.
2. The real tech work starts after the prototype
Shipping a neat demo …
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Nice outline of what the market is facing
thanks Mike – tagging some members who specialise in growth: Louis Barnett, Yalin Solmaz, Alex Feyler, Lester Mak, Yi-Hsian Godfrey, Christabel Biella, Marina Lukyanova, Richard Trinder, Mark Varley, Charles Gadsdon-
Mike Anderson – very interesting. Can we find time to speak? Pls DM me some dates and times for next week. Tues – Thur early afternoon UK works better for me.
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Hi yes good idea ho about next tuesday in person 12.30 in london or virtual at 4.40 please let me know best on [email protected]
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Hello Everyone,
I have been quiet so far on here since joining so it’s about time I introduced myself.
I am Lizzie, the Founder of my own Brand Studio, Lizzie Ridout Design Ltd – looking to explore a more fractional approach as a Creative Brand Strategist.
The Welsh/Brazilian daughter of two diplomats raised across 5 continents, with nearly 15 years as a Designer, Creative Lead and Brand Guardian – both in house and agency-side – I have now built LRD to be the Strategic, Creative & Cultural Conduit for EMEA+NA Retail and F&B SMEs wanting to turn passable to premium and launch or grow in the UK market.
Would love to connect with any fellow founders, creatives, strategists and marketeers.
Take Care
Lizzie
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Great to have you, Lizzie!
It’d be amazing to have you join us at our monthly online Community Networking, as this is great to way to meet fellow community members and learn things from those a few steps ahead of your in their portfolio career, as well as teach those a few steps behind: https://portfolio-collective.com/events/community-networking-with-brave-starts/
Looking forward to hearing more about your portfolio career
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Alex Issakova maybe you can help