Vetted talent built for startup chaos and messy growth
We rapidly deploy 10x talent across revenue, ops and marketing. We’ll onboard people who love solving hard problems onto your team, and define the scope for your long-term hire.
The Generalist Co. was amazing to work with. Our Generalist was smart, energetic, and brought a can-do attitude to every challenge we threw his way.
He was excellent communicator and brings rigor to all of the experiments he works on. I’d absolutely love to get to work with them again
Cara
Nic is unlike anything I’ve seen in my career. She set the gold standard for problem solving through a bias toward innovation.
She’s an operational wizard with an unparalleled ability to execute.
Dara
Hiring Lee is the best decision you’ll make!
Lee’s superpower of quickly understanding a client’s operations, pain points, and needs, and implementing tailor-made solutions that perfectly meet those needs, makes him invaluable.
Pierre
Working with a person who is quick to respond, task-focused, intuitive, and hard working is a breath of fresh air.
We cannot recommend The Generalist Co. highly enough.
Mark
Since working with the The Generalist Co. we have been able to scale our team and our services.
The level professionalism from them has been to an extremely high standard. We would strongly recommend their services. From one startup owner who just needed that bit of help to another.
Mofi
The Generalist Co. provides incredible support. Our Generalist was an agile, fast paced, and skilful asset.
They were both professional and personable and their work helped lay the foundations for our growth and expansion. We’re truly grateful to The Generalist Co. for their diligent, high level work
Vee
The support of The Generalist Co. helped to fill a gap in expertise within our core team. It was a unique opportunity to have someone who was a temporary member of the team, whilst being able to offer an outside and informed perspective.
Hope
Our Generalist became completely indispensible to our team. I don't know what we would have done without them!
The Generalist Co. is simply an amazing service.
Danny
The Generalist Co's expertise and direction were so key in overcoming issues in my business and setting a trajectory for development.
I'm so grateful for their support and definitely recommend them for strategic direction
Noemie
The Generalist Co provided a brilliant strategist, entrepreneur, and tactician, who was perfect in advancing the cause of public service broadcasting. They combined research, data analysis, and broad campaigning tools to huge effect, making them an absolute pleasure to work with.
Lindsey
They were fizzing with ideas and just just got things done. They were a natural leader, with outstanding judgement, who created a sense of community and belonging.
A real joy to work with.
Jo
They were one of the most capable professionals I've ever worked with. Excelling in their role, they also contributed across many teams, from product to customer success, helping out wherever they could
Alice
Startup growth is super messy
You only survive in this world by moving fast and breaking things. At your breaking points, you need talented people to help you solve hard problems quickly. Other options for getting that talent fall short.
Freelancers
Hard to vet and lack commitment.
Traditional Hiring
Can take months from job ad to onboarding
Agencies
Expensive and impersonal
Specialists
Not super useful outside their assigned roles
Get Growth Without Messy Growing Pains
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Deploy
Turbocharge your team with start-up veterans who specialise in taming chaos
Sprint
We'll quickly create strategies, build systems, and clear your to-do list, across any business function.
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Hire & Train
Then, we'll find the right people to replace us long-term and train them in how you operate
We Thrive in Chaos
We are former founders, veteran start-up operators, jack-of-all-trades, and wearers of many hats - Generalists who are passionate about building impactful start-ups by rolling up our sleeves and bringing order to chaos.
Nic
"Nic set the gold standard for problem solving through a bias toward innovation and a level of stick-to-itiveness unlike anything I've seen in my career"
Dara - Head Marketing | Even
Josh
"He fizzes with ideas and is someone who get things done. He is a natural leader, with outstanding judgement, who creates a sense of community and belonging. A real joy to work with."
Jo - Head of Comms | The Labour Party
Neil
"He was an exceptional creative leader and drove his team on to great success on global and regional accounts. He is a quick and imaginative thinker who would be a great asset to any agency or company."
Mark - Executive Creative Director | Grey Germany
Lindsey
"Lindsey is a legend. A team player & genuinely passionate and lovely person. A true, multifaceted legend"
Max - Co-Founder | Farmer Willie's
What is a Generalist?
A generalist is a jack-of-all-trades - one person with multiple skills, who can effectively fill multiple roles.
We can do it all - from simple daily tasks, to complex project management.
Hire Multiple Roles in One
Without all the stress & expense that comes with recruiting multiple people.
We'll Do Everything You Don't Have the Time or Skills For
Growth Experimentation
Operations
Web Design
Marketing
Project Management
Data Analysis
User Research
Ideation
Copywriting
Community Building
Event Planning
Software Development
Research
People & Culture
Team Management
Content Creation
Customer Service
Talent Acquisition
Public Relations
+ whatever else you need!
Frequently Asked Questions
A Generalist is like a Swiss Army knife for your business – versatile, adaptable, and ready to tackle a wide range of tasks. They can fit into multiple roles simultaneously, helping you do more and get there faster.
While specialists excel in their specific areas, a Generalist provides you with flexibility and a broad skill set. It’s the equivalent of having multiple specialists rolled into one, saving you time, money, and effort.
We’re best for businesses with small teams, particularly startups who want to scale quickly without the wait of traditional hiring. Our Generalists bring diverse experience to meet your immediate needs, providing a temporary yet impactful solution, and pave the way for long-term hires to sustain your momentum.
We prioritize understanding your business’s unique needs and culture. Our selection process ensures that the Generalist aligns with your goals, industry, and team dynamics.
It’s flexible! Depending on your needs, projects, and objectives, the engagement period can be adjusted. We’re here to ensure you get the most out of the deployment.
Transparency is key for us. All costs will be discussed upfront, and there are no hidden charges. You only pay for the services you use.
Once you decide to engage with a Generalist, we direct the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth integration into your team.
It’s all about meeting your needs! If you have any concerns, we’re here to address them and ensure you get the value you’re looking for.
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