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A Professional Network · Est. 2017

A curated marketplace for senior consultants and fractional leaders — matched in 48 hours.

SGC Network connects buyers with 4,200+ pre-vetted advisors and fractional executives. Post a brief on Monday, interview three candidates by Wednesday.

Find an Expert in 48 Hours

No subscription. Pay only on engagement.

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Founded 2017 · Sarah Chen & David Okafor

By the Numbers — Q1 2025

Eleven years of audited proof, not marketing claims.

4,217

Verified consultants and fractional leaders in the network

SGC Network, Q1 2025

41 hrs

Median time-to-shortlist across 11,300+ engagements since 2018

Internal benchmark, 2018–2025

42%

Average client savings versus comparable Big Four or MBB engagements

Forrester independent study, 2023

7.3%

Quarterly acceptance rate through the 41-point vetting rubric

SGC Network, 2025

The Directory

Every archetype of senior advisor a buyer is likely to need.

A representative cross-section of the network — anonymized to protect members, credentialed so clients know what they are hiring.

  1. 01

    Former McKinsey Principal

    Strategy & Operations · 18 yrs · ex-financial services practice

    Leads growth and cost-out engagements for mid-cap banks and insurers. Has run eight engagements through SGC since 2022.

    Strategy Financial Services
  2. 02

    Ex-BCG Partner

    Digital Transformation · 22 yrs · consumer & retail

    Specializes in post-merger integration and AI roadmap design for global CPG and luxury houses.

    Transformation Consumer
  3. 03

    Fractional CFO

    Finance & Capital Markets · 15 yrs · Series B–D SaaS

    Serves as acting CFO for venture-backed software companies preparing for audit, IPO readiness, or a debt round.

    Finance SaaS
  4. 04

    Private Equity Operating Partner

    Value Creation · 20 yrs · industrials & healthcare

    Runs 100-day and exit-readiness programs for portfolio companies of mid-market PE sponsors.

    Private Equity Operations

Browse the full directory →

How It Works

Four chapters from brief to kickoff. Median 41 hours to shortlist.

  1. Chapter I

    Post the brief

    Buyers submit a structured brief on Monday morning — scope, budget band, timeline, and the caliber of advisor required. No back-and-forth calls before you have candidates.

    ~30 minutes

  2. Chapter II

    The match window

    SGC's matching team runs your brief against the network's availability, credentials, and prior engagement history. Median 41 hours to a shortlist of three interview-ready candidates.

    Median 41 hours

  3. Chapter III

    Vet and interview

    Every shortlist candidate arrives with a credential dossier — prior client references, published work, and a written scope note. You choose who to interview; SGC coordinates logistics.

    By Wednesday

  4. Chapter IV

    Kick off

    Engagements are scoped to milestones and paid on delivery. SGC carries the administrative overhead — contracting, billing, and dispute resolution — so both sides focus on the work.

    Same week

The 41-Point Rubric

What filters out 92.7% of applicants each quarter.

Six thematic clusters. Forty-one individual checks. One of the most selective admissions processes in professional services — and the reason the network is worth joining in the first place.

Cluster 01

Pedigree & Credentials

Academic record, prior firm affiliation, published work, and any certifications relevant to the practice area. Verified against primary sources.

Cluster 02

Prior Engagement History

Documented scope, client industry, team size, and outcome of past engagements. Reviewed for breadth, depth, and progression of responsibility.

Cluster 03

References & References Cross-Check

Three to five references from buyers, partners, and operators. Each is interviewed by an SGC vetting analyst, not a survey form.

Cluster 04

Domain Depth

Demonstrated fluency in a specific industry vertical — through prior work, board seats, or operating roles. Generalists are not admitted.

Cluster 05

Communication & Synthesis

A written case exercise scored on structure, judgment, and clarity. The single highest-weighted cluster in the rubric.

Cluster 06

Cultural & Client Fit

Alignment with the network's no-surprises, milestone-based engagement model. Calibrated against buyer feedback from prior placements.

Read the full admissions process →

As Featured In — and Awarded By

External validation from the publications and bodies the audience already trusts.

  • Harvard Business Review Category-defining platform coverage
  • The Economist Marketplace model feature
  • Financial Times Fractional executive economy
  • Forbes Best Professional Networks for Executives — 2022 & 2024
  • SaaS Awards 2024 Best B2B Marketplace
  • Forrester 2023 Independent cost-savings study
  • G2 4.8 / 5 · 312 reviews
  • Trustpilot 4.9 / 5 · 1,104 reviews

Member NPS of 71 versus an industry average of 22 (Consulting Bench survey, 2024). Backed by $18M Series B led by Insight Partners, with strategic investment from Heidrick & Struggles.