# Phoebe Thompson > Influencer marketing expert | startup growth strategist | debut novelist I'm a founder, writer, and influencer marketing expert who helps ambitious startups grow through performance-driven creator campaigns. I specialize in:     •    Building and scaling influencer marketing programs from scratch     •    Planning end-to-end growth campaigns with top-tier creators     •    Helping startups turn social media into a performance channel—not just a brand play I've helped launch and scale influencer programs at fintech leaders like SoFi and Mercury, and I grew my own company, ExtraCred.co, from a grad school idea into a full-service agency. Whether you're looking to validate influencer as a growth lever or optimize an existing program, I bring the systems, strategy, and network to help. I'm also the author of a debut novel coming April 2026 from Amazon Publishing. You can learn more about that side of my life at phoebethompsonwrites.com **Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $40.00 ## Links - [Expert profile](/phoebethompson) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/965535Tqkdzcaz.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)