# Roei Samuel > Founder & CEO of Connectd, grew to $9M+ ARR and raising $14M+ in funding. Founder & CEO of Connectd, grew to $9M+ ARR and raising $14M+ in funding. Connected was a platform connecting startups with investors & fractional talent. Previously founded RealSport, a sports media platform with 9M+ monthly users, acquired by Gfinity in 2018. Angel investor and board advisor at Barclays, ETA Technologies, and the NEC Trust. Member of Forbes Business Council & Post Exit Founders (PEF). 44K+ LinkedIn followers, sharing insights on startup growth, fundraising, and investor relations. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to fundraise from investors ✔️ Guidance on scaling a startup ✔️ Tips on investor relations & reporting ✔️ Best practices for hiring fractional talent ✔️ Advice on exit strategies & acquisitions ✔️ How to grow a marketplace business ✔️ Strategy for building a startup community Excited to connect! ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $75.00 ## Links - [Expert profile](/RoeiSamuel) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1076126PXr42nV3.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)