For operators
Put what you’ve learned to work in the next startup
For ex-founders and functional leaders — in product, engineering, growth, sales, finance, or people — who want to advise, join, or back a startup. Cleya makes a few warm introductions, only when both sides say yes.
Three ways in
Advise
Meet founders who need what you’ve already done — a first sales hire, a pricing call, a messy fundraise — and help where you can.
Join
Find a startup worth joining in a leadership role, through a warm path instead of a job board or a cold DM.
Back
Write your first angel cheques, or keep writing them, alongside founders you were introduced to for a reason.
How it works for operators
Tell Cleya what you’re open to
Your background, the stage and sector you know, and whether you want to advise, join, or back.
She looks for a fit
Cleya weighs what you know against what founders are asking for, and tells you why each introduction makes sense.
Both sides say yes
Nothing is shared until you and the founder both accept. Then you take the conversation from there.
Your time, your reputation
Intros are double opt-in and capped — a few at a time, never a pile of requests. Say “maybe later” and nothing is shared. Cleya never emails your contacts or posts in your name. See how it works.
Ready to meet founders who fit?
Apply as an operator. We review every application and email you if it’s a fit.
Apply to join