Skills and expertise needed for global growth
Boardio connects growth companies with the right advisors and board members, anywhere in the world. 12k+ advisors, 120 countries, hundreds of successful searches.
The right advisor, not just the nearest one
Finding the right advisor or board member has worked the same way for decades: personal networks, referrals, and a handful of names that come up again and again. The reach of any given search is limited by who the company already knows, or who their network happens to know.
The consequence is that companies end up choosing from a small, familiar pool of candidates, not because those candidates are the best fit, but because they were the easiest to find. The advisor a company works with often reflects the size of their network, not the depth of the market. Meanwhile, thousands of experienced advisors and board members who could be exactly right for the role never enter the conversation, simply because no one thought to ask them.
Boardio is the alternative. Companies post what they're looking for, and advisors and board members from a global network of 12k+ professionals across 120 countries apply directly. Instead of a search limited to who you already know, you get a shortlist of qualified candidates who actively want to work with you: curated, confidential, and built for speed.
Free to start. Guaranteed to work.
We work with startups and scaleups across all sectors and geographies. Every search starts free, and every advisor relationship comes with a 100% Growth Guarantee: if the first advisor doesn't deliver, we find another at no additional cost. Either way, the goal is the same: the right advisor, not just the nearest one.
To provide companies with skills and expertise needed to expand
The leading global service for growth companies
Our mission is to be the leading global service for growth companies, providing them with the skills and expertise they need to expand internationally, by connecting them with advisors and board members who have the right experience, networks, and interest in their businesses.
Boardio for companies and advisors
Whether you're a company looking for growth expertise or an advisor looking for your next engagement, here's how Boardio works.
For companies
Using our network of 12k+ advisors, 20+ local representatives, and AI to find the best match.
Review profiles and applications, no obligation to hire.
Pay only if you start working with an advisor we found through Turnkey. Includes the 100% Growth Guarantee: if your advisor isn't working out, we run a new search at no extra cost.
For advisors
Sign up and create your profile to showcase your expertise.
See companies looking for advisors at boardio.com/opportunities
Briefly explain why you're a suitable match for the opportunity.
Agree all details (compensation, scope, and timeline) directly with the company.
Although Boardio is a global service, we rely on some of the good characteristics of the Nordics (we are originally from Finland), as we believe these make a good foundation for successful business in any country.
Tuomo, while working at Nokia, had the idea to help growth companies access expertise. No services existed to connect advisors with companies, so he left Nokia to build one. He sent this email to his colleagues before leaving:
"In this new service (called Abonnet = Advisory Board on Net) small and medium sized companies can get a group of people to act as advisors to help in new market entry, finding new partners, providing information on competitors etc.: basically to help in any operative or strategic issue company may have."
We realised the biggest value we could provide was helping companies find skilled individuals. We simplified the product, removed video meetings and document sharing, and renamed the service Boardio.
We introduced the Company Turnkey service, the backbone of our offering today. We find suitable advisors and only charge if the company starts working with one we found.
We started hiring local Country Managers to run Boardio in their regions. Global platform with local service: a model that works well.
With 12k+ advisors around the globe, hundreds of successful searches, and a network of 20+ local representatives, we are a unique source of skills, experience, and networks for any growth-oriented company. The vision Tuomo had in 2009 has finally become reality.
Meet the people behind Boardio
A small, global team passionate about connecting companies with the right expertise.
Founded the company in 2009 as Abonnet; Boardio since 2013. Passionate about helping growth companies access the right expertise globally.
10+ years experience with startups and small companies, delivering bespoke platforms and solutions. Leads all code and infrastructure development at Boardio.
32 years across high-tech industries and IT. Serial entrepreneur and innovation consultant. Passionate about open innovation and connecting corporates, startups, and academia.
17+ years as Managing Director in Sweden and Finland in loyalty and value-added services. 20+ years in banking and credit card business. Expert in strategic sales and partnerships.
Connects circular economy innovators with businesses and investors across European ecosystems. Mentors and guides entrepreneurs in circularity, digital, and sustainability transitions.
20+ years in global expansion and market entry. Built offices and distributor networks across 40+ countries in Europe and North America. Deep expertise in cross-cultural business development.
Ambassadors
Our ambassadors refer companies from their networks and help spread Boardio's reach globally.
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