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▶ 3:52 · SaaS Business Models · Cross-border network effects solve marketplace cold-start problem for fractional work platform
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Scaling Europe

Connectd is one of the fastest growing companies in Europe with 17m ARR: Roei Samuel, CEO, Connectd

2026-04-14 · 4 company · 3 thematic
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roei samuel

Founder and CEO of Connectd, a fractional work platform reaching 17M ARR. Previously founded and sold a content creation technology company to Gfinity at age 26. Active angel investor and venture scout for Hat.

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