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Henry Ollarvesleft a comment
Hey everyone! I’m Henry. Engineer at Contra and part of the team behind Indy AI. We built this to solve a pain we’ve all felt: job boards suck, and cold outreach burns you out. Indy AI flips that by quietly listening to your network on LinkedIn and X and surfacing warm, high-fit opportunities you might’ve missed. I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve done here. Seeing it go from prototype to...
Indy AI by ContraJob boards are dead. Your network is alive
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
Henry Ollarvesleft a comment
Surprise, surprise! At Contra, we’re forever fueled by a singular mission: to streamline the lives of freelancers around the globe. We all recognize that AI isn't just a fleeting trend—it's a revolution. And as we carve our space in this changing landscape, it felt only right to harness the power of AI and blend it seamlessly with our platform. Imagine a world where creative blocks are a thing...
Portfolio Magic by ContraAI-powered portfolios for freelancers w/ payments+analytics
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
Henry Ollarvesleft a comment
Platforms like Contra don't happen by chance. Commission-free payments, invoicing, job opportunities, and the ability to pitch to clients are just a few of the core features that define Contra as a platform. This did not happen by accident. What I mean by this is that Contra was created by real independent workers who came together and said, "If no one is going to build it, we might as well."...
Portfolios by ContraA portfolio website that works for you
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
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
Henry Ollarvesleft a comment
For us, it’s all about being bold but logical at the same time. With almost 50% of the global workforce being Millennial and GenZ, it simply makes sense to push innovation and partnerships in ways that makes these groups feel more comfortable and empowered. Contra X TikTok partnership is just another step in the right direction to build the future of work. Couldn’t be more proud of our team and...
Contra x TikTok JumpAdd your Contra profile to any TikTok video
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
Henry Ollarvesleft a comment
Hard work & dedication. Couldn't be more proud of what we are doing at Contra. Our tech is superb and our team even more. But there's more! We are not solely looking to have a great platform that can actually help people all around the world find flexible and remote work, we want to inform and educate people (and especially companies) about what the independent community actually looks like....
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
Henry Ollarvesleft a comment
I remember the "click" moment I had when speaking to @kuizinas for the first time. The world was in a deep state of change, most of my friends had lost their traditional jobs and were frantically looking elsewhere for something to do, a tool that could help them put their skills and experiences in a spotlight. Traditional platforms are oversaturated with a marketing approach, spammy posts and...
ContraA new kind of professional network
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