Hello Generalist

Hello Generalist is a USA-based talent platform focused on connecting early-stage startups and small companies with fractional and part-time senior operators. The company provides fractional contracts, part-time employment arrangements, and advisory roles for companies without the budget or need for full-time executive hires. Hello Generalist recruits operators with backgrounds from leading companies including Airbnb, Airtable, Box, Google, HelloFresh, PayPal, Uber, and Yelp.

The platform serves multiple operational functions including business operations, finance, human resources, data analytics, bizops, and project management. Hello Generalist operates as a matching and support service: founders scope their role requirements, the platform provides 3-5 qualified candidates within five business days, and the company handles all legal paperwork and payments. The fee structure offers 15% placement markup for the first 12 months, then 5%, with a flat 10,000 USD fee for contract-to-hire conversions.

Hello Generalist also supports independent operators building portfolio careers by providing hand-matched contract opportunities, back-office support, 1099 administration, positioning guidance, and community access. The company has received testimonials from founders at funded startups and portfolio companies, describing the platform as invaluable for accessing senior talent without full-time overhead.