ABOUT US
We built the marketplace we wished existed.
Forge Experts started in 2021 after three founders got burned by low-quality freelance hires on other platforms. We set out to build a marketplace where vetting is real and accountability is built in.
Our mission
Give skilled independent professionals a reputation-driven home, and give teams a fast, low-risk way to bring in expert help for a sprint, a launch, or an ongoing engagement.
Every expert on the platform is interviewed by our team, not just algorithmically scored. We’d rather have 2,400 exceptional profiles than 200,000 unverified ones.
Every expert on the platform is interviewed by our team, not just algorithmically scored. We’d rather have 2,400 exceptional profiles than 200,000 unverified ones.
What we value
Trust over volume
We'd rather turn away applicants than dilute quality. Every profile is manually reviewed.
Speed with substance
Fast matching only matters if the match is right. We optimize for good fit, not just fast fit.
Fair on both sides
Escrow, transparent fees, and dispute support protect clients and experts equally.
2021
Founded
38
Team Members
14
Countries Represented
$41M
Paid to Experts
Meet the leadership
Renata Silva
Co-Founder & CEO
Owen Whitfield
Co-Founder & CTO
Naomi Chen
Head of Talent
Diego Ferrer
Head of Design
Want to join the roster?
We’re always reviewing applications from experienced freelancers across design, dev, and strategy.