Client Pricing

On-Demand Executive

Pricing applies to Fractional, Interim, Project, Mentor, or Coach searches.

Self Search

$0 upfront + 20% markup

on the contracted rate for up to 12 Months

Search the Bolster marketplace for On-Demand candidates on your own. Bolster will manage contractor payments and 1099 creation.

Assisted Search

$2,500 upfront + 20% markup

on the contracted rate for up to 12 Months

Bolster to provide a slate of candidates, confirm availability, and make introductions. Bolster will manage contractor payments and 1099 creation.

Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive Sourcing

$10,000 upfront + $10,000 upon candidate placement

Bolster will source unlimited slates of candidates from inside and outside of the Bolster marketplace, confirm availability and qualifications, and make introductions until you find your executive hire.

Full-Time Executive Search

$20,000 upfront + $20,000 upon search close

Bolster will curate lists of candidates from inside and outside of the Bolster marketplace, vet thoroughly, provide candidate write-ups, perform reference checks, and make warm introductions until you find your executive hire.

Board Roles

Assisted Search

50% upfront + 50% on selection

  • Company <$2mm revenue = $5,000 total
  • Company between $2-10mm in revenue = $10,000 total
  • Company between $10-25mm in revenue = $20,000 total
  • Company >$25mm in revenue = $30,000 total

Bolster will source a slate of candidates from inside and outside of the Bolster marketplace, confirm availability, and make introductions.

Bolster for Startups

Engage

MasterclassesQuarterly

Dig into business-critical topics, like Storytelling, GTM Strategies, and M&A

Free

Founder StoriesMonthly

Hear directly from multi-time founders in virtual fireside chats

Free

Book ClubsMonthly

Participate in interactive discussions led by authors and experts

Free

CEO & CXO ForumsMonthly

Join a 6 or 12-month cohort led by an experienced CEO or CXO

$125/month or $350/quarter

Focus

Bolster Prime OnRamp12 Weeks

Create a blueprint for your future path to scale

$1,000

Ready to Raise12 Weeks

Navigate a tight fundraising process to close your next round

$750 (Free in Q1 2023)

Strategic Hiring4 Weeks

Build a solid hiring strategy and grow with confidence

Free

Bolster Prime

Bolster Prime is a 12-month programmatic mentoring program, matching a startup CEO with a seasoned CEO or operator to learn the art of scaling as a CEO.

Startup CEOs pay a mix of cash and equity to participate in the program. The cash payment is used as stipend compensation to Bolster Prime and SME Mentors, and equity is shared with Mentors for long-term alignment with your company’s success. All Bolster Venture Portfolio companies receive a discount on Bolster Prime.

Choose your price

  • $1,250/month, 1.5% equity
  • $1,750/month, .75% equity
  • $2,500/month, .50% equity
  • $3,250/month, .25% equity

50% discount on Bolster Talent Marketplace fees

Advisor equity as payment, vesting quarterly over 12-months, after mentor matching is complete

Discounts available for select VC portfolios and multiple searches.

Please note, as outlined in our Terms of Service, if you source an executive through Bolster, you agree that you will not circumvent the required fees by using Member profiles and information to contract with Members outside the Bolster relationship.