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👋 Hey everyone! I'm Ben, the other co-founder of Contra. Indy is by the far the most exciting product we have ever built at Contra and was impossible before LLMs. We know the world is changing. Job boards aren't what they used to be. Now clients ghost, applications are mostly AI slop and the signal to noise ratio is all messed up. After talking to thousands of users we realized that the best...
Indy AI by ContraJob boards are dead. Your network is alive
Indy AI flips how independents find work. It connects to your LinkedIn and X, scans your extended network, and surfaces warm opportunities in your Contra feed. No job boards. No hustle. Just real opportunities from people you already know.
Indy AI by ContraJob boards are dead. Your network is alive
Ben Huffmanleft a comment
Kyle is a true builder. I can't wait to see what comes next. Stacklist is awesome! Feels like a modern day more shareable Pinterest meets Arena meets the curation tool I've always wanted. Great work to the Stacklist team!
StacklistThe easiest way to save and share your favorite things
Ben Huffmanleft a comment
oof Blaze is such a breath of fresh air.
Blaze DesignerCreate beautiful 1-click content in your brand style with AI
Contra is where the world’s best companies scale their flexible teams. The all-in-one platform to source, manage and pay freelance, contract and fractional talent.
Contra for CompaniesContra is where companies scale their flexible teams
Ben Huffmanleft a comment
Another insane launch from the Framer team. Can't wait to turn this on for our sites.
AI-Powered LocalizationTailor your website to many different languages and regions.
Ben Huffmanleft a comment
Such a cool and much needed launch for the Framer community.
OverrridesThe last Framer component library you’ll ever need
Launch in minutes, not months. AI-powered tools let freelancers make customized portfolios fast, designed to get you discovered and grow your business. Show off your work, manage contracts, get clients, and get paid commission-free—all from your portfolio.
Portfolio Magic by ContraAI-powered portfolios for freelancers w/ payments+analytics
Showcase your personal brand with the only portfolio website templates made for freelancers. Plus, get paid directly from your portfolio with commission-free payment tools for independent work.
Portfolios by ContraA portfolio website that works for you
Ben Huffmanleft a comment
love it @ankurnagpal. Have always wanted a Solo401k. Never made it happen but definitely will now.
OchoBuilding wealth for business owners starting with a Solo401k
Contra and TikTok partnered to release TikTok Jump — a fast & easy way to link your Contra profile to your TikTok videos! It’s never been easier to share your professional work and get new clients 🚀
Contra x TikTok JumpAdd your Contra profile to any TikTok video
Ben Huffmanleft a comment
For startups and all businesses, distribution is everything. Today Contra is partnering with Bytedance and Tiktok to give the power of distribution to independents. This is going to be big. 💸
Contra x TikTok JumpAdd your Contra profile to any TikTok video
Ben Huffmanleft a comment
Im so excited to launch commission free payments to the world with the entire Contra team. No one should ever have to pay commission on their earnings. The world of work is changing and Contra is leading the way.
Payments on ContraWork the way you want, get paid, zero commission
Contra, along with Chris Messina, present Payments on Contra! Independents can now receive project inquiries, message clients, manage projects, and get paid commission-free without leaving the platform.
Learn more here: https://c87.to/payments-on-contra
Learn more here: https://c87.to/payments-on-contra
Payments on ContraWork the way you want, get paid, zero commission
Ben Huffmanleft a comment
Its so exciting to launch the first annual State of Independence with @ljin18 and the entire Contra team. The world has changed and the future of work is flexible. If you have ever thought about going independent, becoming a business of one, or freelancing, this report will give you a good idea of what it takes and how others are doing it.
State of Independence 2021A breakdown on all things independent work
Contra, along with Li Jin, presents The State of Independence Report. We surveyed over 10,000 independent workers in design, engineering, product, writing, content marketing & social media on the what, how, and why of their work.
Read the full report here!
State of Independence 2021A breakdown on all things independent work
Contra is the new professional network for flexible work. We provide the tools and infrastructure needed to successfully build your career around the life you want, with zero commission fees.
ContraA new kind of professional network
Ben Huffmanleft a comment
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a strong correlation between remote work and independent / flexible work. Today, most digital knowledge work can and will be done remote and async, unlocking a new category of work -🚀- Flexible. We are seeing fatigue from professional networks like LinkedIn, where the signal to noise ratio of your professional “connections” is completely out of whack....
ContraA new kind of professional network
Ben Huffmanleft a comment
If you are in consumer or in the passion economy you have to work w/ Li. Thanks for believing in us Li!!
Atelier VenturesVC firm investing in the passion economy