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Are you an experienced c-suite professional looking for exciting new opportunities in the startup world? Look no further than Connectd, the leading community network connecting entrepreneurs and startups with independant directors and investors.

Our innovative data-driven approach means that you'll receive relevant opportunities that suit your experience and expertise. As a member of the Connectd community, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities with some of the world's most exciting startups, as well as Advisory specific training modules, monthly networking events, and unlimited connection requests with our portfolio startups.

Join our community of experienced professionals and discover the latest opportunities available to you. Send me a message to explore more about Connectd and how we can help you take your career to the next level.


Our platform helps provide support with:

• Exclusive opportunities with some of the world's most exciting startups
• Advisory specific training modules
• Monthly networking events
• Unlimited connection requests with our portfolio startups
• CPD Accredited advisory specific training modules
• Pro-bono placements secured with at least one startup

Want to learn more, head to Connectd.com

Director | Head of GTM, North America

Account Executive

Syndi Health

Key contributions:
o First employee hired
o Signed terms with 35 commercial partnerships with world-leading health services including: Fabulous, 
    CogniFit, Betterhelp, Brightside, MindDoc and BrainHQ 
o Managed and oversaw 2 successful consultancy projects in partnership with York Business School and 
   Cambridge Judge Business School, to investigate potential business development of Syndi into 
    additional geographies and clinical areas. 
o Successfully represented Syndi to University of Manchester medical professionals, securing £20,000 
   grant by Manchester Translation 
o Deliver monthly and weekly commercial updates to senior team and investors 
o Early involvement and support to close our largest client, UNiDAYS, with 20 million members. 
o Developing and managing our relationship with our most valuable strategic partner, One Mind 
   PsyberGuide. Analysed and created an initial process to streamline the health service review process 
o Key investment support to help raise Pre-seed round

Partnerships Lead & Business Development

Commercial Intern

Newcastle University

Committee Member

Looking to transition into a full time portfolio career through fractional advisory board and independant director positions? I specialise in connecting highly skilled talent with early-stage startup founders seeking strategic growth support across North America and Europe, with a particular focus on Florida's and Atlanta'sstartup ecosystem.

I'm passionate about helping aspiring portfolio professionals secure the right roles and build successful portfolio careers. Whether you're an experienced executive seeking new challenges or looking to expand your portfolio, I can help you acquire the skills and connections you need to succeed in this space.

If you’d like to explore opportunities, feel free to book a free 30-minute consultation with me to assess your suitability for the Connectd network here - https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/sam-hurd/us-mo-sql

Email me at: sam.h@connectd.co

Let's work together to help you take your career to the next level!

Sam Hurd

Walkabout Carriers

Inventor, designer, fabricator, coordinator... Wearing all the hats!

Owner

20th Century Fox Studios

After working for over 35 years in motion picture post production sound as a recordist, I am now semi-retired, pursuing voice overs from my home studio, and pursuing Walkabout Carriers full time.

Former Sound Recordist

Quick Update: Sept. 10, 2025:  

U.S. Patent # 12,131,722 issued October 29, 2024 for a "Wearable Music System" 

Walkabout Carriers are marching style carrier harnesses designed specifically for electronic musical instruments - keyboards, synths, electronic percussion, EDM, and DJ controllers.  Using battery power and wireless technology to set electronic musicians FREE and join in the choreography, or mingle among their audience.  This is so much more entertaining for both the musician/DJ and those they are entertaining.

We have updated our design to include more adjustability, and functionality, creating greater value for our customers.  We're introducing new innovations continually, including our new amplified carrier designs that have on board amp and speakers! So stay tuned for more progress reports throughout the rest of 2025.  

Thanks so much for your continued support.  I'm so grateful!

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Let's go!  

Go Walkabout!

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Walkabout Carriers

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