discover & hire the best freelancers in
e-commerce

The Starters is the go-to platform for e-commerce brands to find elite talent at affordable rates.

Rated #1
Rated #1
Platform for Quality of Support
Platform in Freelancer Screening
Maizy
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Paid Social Marketer
Fabletics, FabFitFun, MuteSix
Selina
-
Graphic Designer
Chamberlain Coffee, Feastables, Alleyoop
Kris
-
Shopify Developer
Pura Vida Bracelets
Sahar
-
Creative Strategist
Tubescience, Javy
Aaron
-
Affiliate Marketer
Nike, Goli, Onnit
Maizy
-
Paid Social Marketer
Fabletics, FabFitFun, MuteSix
Selina
-
Graphic Designer
Chamberlain Coffee, Feastables, Alleyoop
Jess
-
CX Director
Feastables
Kris
-
Shopify Developer
Pura Vida Bracelets
Sahar
-
Creative Strategist
Tubescience, Javy
Aaron
-
Affiliate Marketer
Nike, Goli, Onnit
Rated #1
Platform for Quality of Support
Platform in Freelancer Screening

Hire the experts behind the most successful brands

brands and agencies use The Starters to find:

FREELANCERS

Find exceptional talent to help manage your ad accounts, design new emails & landing pages, leading your creative strategy, and much more.

advisors

Get help from top executives and leaders who have grown billion dollar brands like Dollar Shave Club, Fabletics, and The Farmer's Dog.

Employees

Skip the job posting hassle and hire commission-free from our roster of vetted experts that are open to new full-time opportunities.

hiring GREAT freelancers has Never been easier

hiring GREAT Talent has Never been easier

Explore vetted Talent

Contact Your Favorites

Connect & Hire

Explore vetted talent

Browse our roster of curated & pre-vetted talent; view rates, availability, bios, and case studies

Contact Your Favorites

Find someone who could be a good fit? Reach out directly via the platform.

Connect & Hire

We’ll get you introduced ASAP and you can hire them for a one-time project, part-time work, or as a full-time employee. It’s totally flexible.

IT’S TIME TO UPGRADE FROM UPWORK

Become a Starters member and gain access to top-tier e-commerce talent you can’t find anywhere else.

Social Media Managers
Programmatic Marketers
SEO Marketers
PR Experts
Partnerships Marketers
Paid Social Marketers
Paid Search Marketers
Influencer Marketers
Heads of Growth
Heads of Retention
Growth Marketers
CX Directors
CRM Marketers
Content Marketers
Content Creators
Amazon Marketers
Chief Executive Officers
Brand Marketers
Chief Marketing Officers
Affiliate Marketers
Chrissy
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Head of Growth
Hexclad
Sadaf
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CRM Marketer
Parade, KiwiCo
Nicole
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CRM Marketer
Diff Eyewear, Parks Project
Aaron
-
Affiliate Marketer
Nike, Goli, Onnit
Kendyl
-
Social Media Manager
Liquid Death
Sahar
-
Creative Strategist
Tubescience, Javy
Jess
-
CX Director
Feastables
Ori
-
Growth Marketer
Doordash
Video Editors
UI/UX Designers
Producers
Performance Creative Leads
Graphic Designers
Creative Directors
Copywriters
Genevieve
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Creative Strategist
Vovia, True Media
Mark
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Creative Strategist
Vessi, My Derma Dream, Viome
Nadia
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Graphic Designer
Dolls Kill, Rosen Skincare
Sanjeev
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Copywriter
Omaze, Nickelodeon
Mia
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Creative Director
Nike, Google
Will
-
Video Editor
MuteSix, Thrasio
Joel
-
Graphic Designer
Oddit, Fable
Sarah
-
Creative Strategist
Sugarfina, The Honest Company
Liddy
-
Creative Director
Hint Water, Athleta, Stella and Dot
Allie
-
Content Creator
Bev, Gorjana
Sara
-
Graphic Designer
De Soi, Great Jones, Nixon
Brice
-
Copywriter
Athletic Greens
Damon
-
Content Creator
True Classic, Dr. Squatch, Maude
Selina
-
Graphic Designer
Chamberlain Coffee, Feastables, Alleyoop
Dhruv
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Creative Director
The Farmer's Dog, Ogilvy, Saatchi & Saatchi
Shopify Developers
Product Managers
Heads of Technology
E-Commerce Managers
Data Analysts
Analytics Directors
Kris
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Shopify Developer
Pura Vida Bracelets
Weston
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Shopify Developer
Vaan Group
Hudson
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Product Manager
Bird, HelloTech
Kyle
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Shopify Developer
Mayo Clinic, InVision, Microsoft
Shane
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E-Commerce Manager
Rumpl, Everlane, Lyft
Ashna
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E-Commerce Manager
Ritual, Kolkata Chai Co.
Audrey
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E-Commerce Manager
Walmart E-Commerce, Cerebelly

OUR VETTING PROCESS ACCEPTS ONLY THE BEST

We take on the heavy-lifting of sourcing & vetting talent for your brand. Only the best make it onto The Starters platform.
1

RESUME & APPLICATION

We'll review each candidate's written application, LinkedIn profile, and resume for demonstrated experience in e-commerce at reputable brands and agencies.

2

Interview

Every candidate is interviewed by an e-commerce executive to screen for techical expertise and communication skills.

3

SAMPLE WORK & REFERENCES

We'll ask for sample work and references as a final check to confirm the candidate is Starter material.

Never run a recruiting
process again

$195/MO
NO HIRING FEES.
NO COMMISSIONS.
NO MARKUPS.

See what the hype is all about

The ui is extremely beautiful. It not only is clean, but I can see who worked where, what value they could add, and how much time commitment I could expect from them before I ever engage.

The talent is crazy. To think that some people were untouchable and then to see them on Starters definitely has me beyond stoked for the future of talent Ill be able to hire from the Starters.

Steven Bell

CEO @ PROTECHT Wraps

Excuse my language. But I'm f***ing stocked.

Went through your links and the talent seems unreal!

Philippe-Olivier Trottier

Founder @ Teangle

@JaiDolwani is building something pretty incredible. Imagine a MarketerHire without the insane up-charge on the freelancer's fees.

Melanie Balke

CEO @ The Email Marketers

I've been super impressed with the level and quality of talent on the platform.

Jeremy Cai

CEO @ Italic

“Super helpful to find pre-vetted talent that is qualified and can come in swinging to a business challenge without the hassle and worry of a sourcing/agency fee on a candidate that might not work out.”

David Baker

Chief Digital Officer @ Beekman 1802

We've hired multiple great freelancers on The Starters.

Not a sponsored post, but what @JaiDolwani is building is a serious value add.

Def check it out if your team needs a little freelance support.


Cody Plofker

CMO @ Jones Road Beauty

“Working with The Starters has had a massive impact on our business - we have moved faster in the past 3 months than we had in the previous 12 months.”

Aisling Byrne

Founder & CEO @ Nuw

Signed up for The Starters and didn't convert so @JaiDolwani sent a personal follow up 

Few messages goes a long way, be like Jai

@itsdanstaub

I just had an amazing convo with @JaiDolwani 💪

He's building The Starters for ecommerce stores looking to hire fractional folks at a reasonable cost. 

It's 5X better than both MarketerHire and Upwork.

Check it out ⚡ https://hirethestarters.com

[Not sponsored, just a fan]

@debgotwired

Head of Marketing @ Numeral

If @JaiDolwani ever decides to raise capital, invest.

Tried to source 2 freelancers on http://hirethestarters.com. Neither worked out.

2 days later he comes back with two new (not previously on the platform) freelancers within budget & already vetted.

He is him 🔥

@darienpayton

Founder @ Antidote

The ui is extremely beautiful. It not only is clean, but I can see who worked where, what value they could add, and how much time commitment I could expect from them before I ever engage.

The talent is crazy. To think that some people were untouchable and then to see them on Starters definitely has me beyond stoked for the future of talent Ill be able to hire from the Starters.

Steven Bell

CEO @ PROTECHT Wraps

Excuse my language. But I'm f***ing stocked.

Went through your links and the talent seems unreal!

Philippe-Olivier Trottier

Founder @ Teangle

@JaiDolwani is building something pretty incredible. Imagine a MarketerHire without the insane up-charge on the freelancer's fees.

Melanie Balke

CEO @ The Email Marketers

I've been super impressed with the level and quality of talent on the platform.

Jeremy Cai

CEO @ Italic

“Super helpful to find pre-vetted talent that is qualified and can come in swinging to a business challenge without the hassle and worry of a sourcing/agency fee on a candidate that might not work out.”

David Baker

Chief Digital Officer @ Beekman 1802

We've hired multiple great freelancers on The Starters.

Not a sponsored post, but what @JaiDolwani is building is a serious value add.

Def check it out if your team needs a little freelance support.


Cody Plofker

CMO @ Jones Road Beauty

“Working with The Starters has had a massive impact on our business - we have moved faster in the past 3 months than we had in the previous 12 months.”

Aisling Byrne

Founder & CEO @ Nuw

Signed up for The Starters and didn't convert so @JaiDolwani sent a personal follow up 

Few messages goes a long way, be like Jai

@itsdanstaub

I just had an amazing convo with @JaiDolwani 💪

He's building The Starters for ecommerce stores looking to hire fractional folks at a reasonable cost. 

It's 5X better than both MarketerHire and Upwork.

Check it out ⚡ https://hirethestarters.com

[Not sponsored, just a fan]

@debgotwired

Head of Marketing @ Numeral

If @JaiDolwani ever decides to raise capital, invest.

Tried to source 2 freelancers on http://hirethestarters.com. Neither worked out.

2 days later he comes back with two new (not previously on the platform) freelancers within budget & already vetted.

He is him 🔥

@darienpayton

Founder @ Antidote

“First, cost. I appreciate the transparency and competitive rates. Second, I can trust that each Starter has been vetted by a human, versus an algorithm. So much of marketing is an art that I wouldn't feel comfortable without that level of human proof. Additionally, when I need an individual or skillset that isn't currently on-platform, The Starters team will conduct a bespoke search for that person. I love the mix of self-serve and white glove.”

Shiloh Gray

VP Creative @ ASAPP

Just wanted to shoot you a note to say how grateful I am to you and The Starters. Getting access to quality, vetted candidates for projects so quickly is truly game changing. 

Natalie Fretwell

Founder @ Tabu

The Starters has been the ultimate growth hack for our business

Matt Thelen

COO @ Venus et Fleur

“What I appreciate most about The Starters is its commitment to quality. As a scrappy e-commerce business, finding skilled freelancers is crucial, but it's often like finding a needle in a haystack. The Starters eliminates the guesswork by pre-vetting top-tier talent who have actual experience with successful e-commerce brands. This saves us time and instills confidence in our choices.”

Krishna Srivasdani

Chief Strategy Officer @ AMASS Brands

Shoutout to Jai Dolwani and his platform, The Starters, for the freelance hiring help throughout the process to bring this launch to life

Jordan Elist

Founder & CEO @ mate

Access to top tier talent for young startups that may not have the funds to have access to the that level of expertise on a full time basis. We have been able to work with someone with excellent experience in the industry at a fraction of the cost.

Conor Coghlan

CEO @ Hoek Home

Found an amazing affiliate consultant via Jai's The Starters - highly recommend checking it out!

@irrvrntVC

Fractional CMO @ Twillory

I logged into http://hirethestarters.com for the first time today. This is a next-level experience!!  

@JaiDolwani

@BryantJaquez

CMO @ Caden Lane

“First, cost. I appreciate the transparency and competitive rates. Second, I can trust that each Starter has been vetted by a human, versus an algorithm. So much of marketing is an art that I wouldn't feel comfortable without that level of human proof. Additionally, when I need an individual or skillset that isn't currently on-platform, The Starters team will conduct a bespoke search for that person. I love the mix of self-serve and white glove.”

Shiloh Gray

VP Creative @ ASAPP

Just wanted to shoot you a note to say how grateful I am to you and The Starters. Getting access to quality, vetted candidates for projects so quickly is truly game changing. 

Natalie Fretwell

Founder @ Tabu

The Starters has been the ultimate growth hack for our business

Matt Thelen

COO @ Venus et Fleur

“What I appreciate most about The Starters is its commitment to quality. As a scrappy e-commerce business, finding skilled freelancers is crucial, but it's often like finding a needle in a haystack. The Starters eliminates the guesswork by pre-vetting top-tier talent who have actual experience with successful e-commerce brands. This saves us time and instills confidence in our choices.”

Krishna Srivasdani

Chief Strategy Officer @ AMASS Brands

Shoutout to Jai Dolwani and his platform, The Starters, for the freelance hiring help throughout the process to bring this launch to life

Jordan Elist

Founder & CEO @ mate

Access to top tier talent for young startups that may not have the funds to have access to the that level of expertise on a full time basis. We have been able to work with someone with excellent experience in the industry at a fraction of the cost.

Conor Coghlan

CEO @ Hoek Home

Found an amazing affiliate consultant via Jai's The Starters - highly recommend checking it out!

@irrvrntVC

Fractional CMO @ Twillory

I logged into http://hirethestarters.com for the first time today. This is a next-level experience!!  

@JaiDolwani

@BryantJaquez

CMO @ Caden Lane

We've hired multiple great freelancers on The Starters.

Not a sponsored post, but what @JaiDolwani is building is a serious value add.

Def check it out if your team needs a little freelance support.


Cody Plofker

CMO @ Jones Road Beauty

@JaiDolwani is building something pretty incredible. Imagine a MarketerHire without the insane up-charge on the freelancer's fees.

Melanie Balke

CEO @ The Email Marketers

I just had an amazing convo with @JaiDolwani 💪

He's building The Starters for ecommerce stores looking to hire fractional folks at a reasonable cost. 

It's 5X better than both MarketerHire and Upwork.

Check it out ⚡ https://hirethestarters.com

[Not sponsored, just a fan]

@debgotwired

Head of Marketing @ Numeral

I logged into http://hirethestarters.com for the first time today. This is a next-level experience!!  

@JaiDolwani

@BryantJaquez

CMO @ Caden Lane

If @JaiDolwani ever decides to raise capital, invest.

Tried to source 2 freelancers on http://hirethestarters.com. Neither worked out.

2 days later he comes back with two new (not previously on the platform) freelancers within budget & already vetted.

He is him 🔥

@darienpayton

Founder @ Antidote

Found an amazing affiliate consultant via Jai's The Starters - highly recommend checking it out!

@irrvrntVC

Fractional CMO @ Twillory

Signed up for The Starters and didn't convert so @JaiDolwani sent a personal follow up 

Few messages goes a long way, be like Jai

@itsdanstaub

Shoutout to Jai Dolwani and his platform, The Starters, for the freelance hiring help throughout the process to bring this launch to life

Jordan Elist

Founder & CEO @ mate

I've been super impressed with the level and quality of talent on the platform.

Jeremy Cai

CEO @ Italic

The Starters has been the ultimate growth hack for our business

Matt Thelen

COO @ Venus et Fleur

Excuse my language. But I'm f***ing stocked.

Went through your links and the talent seems unreal!

Philippe-Olivier Trottier

Founder @ Teangle

Just wanted to shoot you a note to say how grateful I am to you and The Starters. Getting access to quality, vetted candidates for projects so quickly is truly game changing. 

Natalie Fretwell

Founder @ Tabu

“Super helpful to find pre-vetted talent that is qualified and can come in swinging to a business challenge without the hassle and worry of a sourcing/agency fee on a candidate that might not work out.”

David Baker

Chief Digital Officer @ Beekman 1802

“First, cost. I appreciate the transparency and competitive rates. Second, I can trust that each Starter has been vetted by a human, versus an algorithm. So much of marketing is an art that I wouldn't feel comfortable without that level of human proof. Additionally, when I need an individual or skillset that isn't currently on-platform, The Starters team will conduct a bespoke search for that person. I love the mix of self-serve and white glove.”

Shiloh Gray

VP Creative @ ASAPP

The ui is extremely beautiful. It not only is clean, but I can see who worked where, what value they could add, and how much time commitment I could expect from them before I ever engage.

The talent is crazy. To think that some people were untouchable and then to see them on Starters definitely has me beyond stoked for the future of talent Ill be able to hire from the Starters.

Steven Bell

CEO @ PROTECHT Wraps

Access to top tier talent for young startups that may not have the funds to have access to the that level of expertise on a full time basis. We have been able to work with someone with excellent experience in the industry at a fraction of the cost.

Conor Coghlan

CEO @ Hoek Home

“Working with The Starters has had a massive impact on our business - we have moved faster in the past 3 months than we had in the previous 12 months.”

Aisling Byrne

Founder & CEO @ Nuw

“What I appreciate most about The Starters is its commitment to quality. As a scrappy e-commerce business, finding skilled freelancers is crucial, but it's often like finding a needle in a haystack. The Starters eliminates the guesswork by pre-vetting top-tier talent who have actual experience with successful e-commerce brands. This saves us time and instills confidence in our choices.”

Krishna Srivasdani

Chief Strategy Officer @ AMASS Brands

Stop settling for subpar talent

Become a Starters member and gain access to top-tier e-commerce talent you can’t find anywhere else.

Audrey
-
E-Commerce Manager
Walmart E-Commerce, Cerebelly
Brice
-
Copywriter
Athletic Greens
Chrissy
-
Head of Growth
Hexclad
Kendyl
-
Social Media Manager
Liquid Death
Liddy
-
Creative Director
Hint Water, Athleta, Stella and Dot
Allie
-
Content Creator
Bev, Gorjana
Sara
-
Graphic Designer
De Soi, Great Jones, Nixon
Damon
-
Content Creator
True Classic, Dr. Squatch, Maude