Cold outreach goes nowhere
Busy people rarely answer long messages from strangers. Days pass, your question sits in someone’s inbox, and you are still guessing.
For Australian founders, researchers and career changers who are stuck on one specific problem
Talk to someone who’s actually done it.
Say what you need, pick a country and a timeframe, and get a short list of real people who have lived it. Choose one, book a half-hour call, and walk away with a decision.
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- Search, shortlist and book in one sitting
- No subscription
- No cold outreach
The problem
You have one specific question. Everyone has a general answer.
You have already done the sensible things. You posted in a few founder groups. You sent five LinkedIn messages. Two people replied, and neither had ever worked in your industry.
Mentor platforms answer a different question
Generalist mentors can talk about growth and careers in broad strokes. They have not sold into your buyer or fixed your supply chain.
Searching alone takes weeks
Reports, forums and podcasts hand you pieces. Nobody tells you which piece applies to your situation, in your market, this month.
Meanwhile the decision waits. Another month spent building the wrong thing is an expensive way to find out what one honest conversation could have told you.
The solution
Search for the person who has already been where you are.
Confidant is a marketplace of vetted advisors, each found for what they have specifically done. Search by industry, country and timing, in your own words or with simple filters, and get a short list of people whose experience matches your situation.
- Found for the work they have actually done. “Ran procurement for six years at a mid-size logistics firm” tells you far more than “consultant” ever could.
- A short list you can read in a minute. A handful of relevant profiles sits in front of you, with nothing to scroll through.
- Book straight into real availability. Pick a slot and you are done. No back and forth.
The payoff
What changes when you talk to the right person
Decide this week
Search and book in the same sitting. The only wait is your advisor’s calendar.
Hear what really happens
Get first-hand detail about your buyer, your market or your next step from someone who has been through it.
Skip the expensive mistake
One focused half hour can save you months of building in the wrong direction.
Know the price first
You see the full cost before you book. No subscription, no lock-in, no surprise line items.
Keep your idea close
You never post your problem publicly. The sentence you type to search is never stored or shared.
Come back if you need to
Book one short follow-up with the same advisor within three weeks of your call.
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How it works
From stuck to sorted in three steps
- 1
Say what you need
Type one sentence, or set three filters: industry, country and how soon you want the call.
- 2
Choose from a short list
Read each advisor’s Field Notes, a plain-English account of what they have actually done, and pick the best fit.
- 3
Book and talk
Choose a time that suits you both and have a focused half hour. A Recap Card is waiting when you hang up.
Features
Built to be useful, and easy to share
Each feature exists to take you from a vague worry to a clear next step, and to leave you with something worth showing people.
A Recap Card you will want to share
When your call ends, Confidant builds a clean card showing the advisor’s area of expertise and the length of the call. It never includes what you discussed. Add your own takeaway if you like, then post it in a couple of taps.
Your question stays private. Your good judgement gets to show.
A shortlist that feels uncannily relevant
Every card carries a credential specific enough to make you stop and read it. It is the quickest way to see that the search understood you, and it is the screen people tend to screenshot and send to a friend.
Search in your own words
Describe what you need in a sentence, or set the filters yourself. Confidant shows its working for a few calm seconds, then hands you results. Because you watched it look, the shortlist feels earned.
Expert Field Notes
Profiles read like a short case file, with the specific things each advisor has done.
Fixed, visible pricing
The price and the length of the call are clear before you confirm. Nothing moves afterwards.
One more introduction
After a call you are asked who else should hear about Confidant, while the goodwill is fresh.
A follow-up window
Keep three weeks open for one short follow-up with the same advisor, then it closes.
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For advisors
Have the experience? Get paid for a conversation you would happily have anyway.
You do not need to find clients or run a practice. Qualify for your profession and region, connect your calendar and set the hours you are open. People come to you with questions that suit your depth.
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Found for what you have done
Your profile is a case file, so the right people find you for the right reasons.
You set the hours
Sync Calendly or Google Calendar and keep control of your week.
You choose what to accept
Every booking request is yours to take or turn down.
Simple, predictable pay
Automatic weekly payouts. No invoices to send and nobody to chase.
Questions
Things you might want to know before you join
How is this different from posting in a Slack group or messaging someone on LinkedIn?
With cold outreach you are hoping a stranger finds the time to reply. On Confidant you search for people who can be found because of what they have actually done, then book straight into their real availability. There is nobody to chase.
How much does it cost?
You will see the exact price before you book a call. There is no subscription and no surprise line items. We will share full pricing closer to launch.
How fast can I get on a call?
It depends on the advisor’s calendar, but searching and booking happen in the same sitting. You choose the timeframe that suits you: within three days, within a week, within three weeks, or no particular rush.
What if nobody fits what I need?
We are growing the advisor network by industry and country, starting where demand is strongest. If a search comes up short, that tells us who to bring on next. Tell us what you are looking for when you join the waitlist and it will shape our priorities.
Will you share my question or my idea?
No. You can describe what you need in your own words, and that sentence is only used to fill in your search. It is never stored, shown to anyone else or shared. Recap Cards leave out what you talked about unless you choose to add a takeaway yourself.
Can I book more than one advisor for the same problem?
Yes. If you want a second opinion, book another person from your shortlist. Each call is booked on its own.
What happens if there is a no-show or a bad connection?
You are not charged if an advisor does not turn up or technical problems stop the call. The full policies will be published before we open.
Which industries and countries will you cover first?
We are starting with a focused set of professions in Australia and expanding as demand shows us where to go next. The signup questions help us decide, so answer them honestly and you will help set the order.
How do I become an advisor?
Apply with your specific experience, including your profession and region, and go through a short vetting process before you appear in search. Tell us you are interested in the waitlist form and we will be in touch.
How much do advisors earn, and when do they get paid?
You will see a clear rate and the full fee breakdown before you accept any booking. Payouts are automatic and weekly, with no invoicing and no chasing.
Do advisors have to accept every booking request?
No. Every request is yours to accept or decline, based on your availability and whether the question suits your experience.
What if someone books me and then shows up late or not at all?
Our lateness and grace-period policies protect your time. If the other person is more than five minutes late you can cancel, and you can set how long a late booker is barred from booking you again.
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Early access
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Answer a few quick questions so we can open in the right places first. It takes about a minute, and the email comes last.
- Be first to know when Confidant opens
- Help decide which industries and countries come first
- No payment details, ever, to join
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What best describes you?
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