UpFlo protects contact before opening it.
Startup, talent, then both together. UpFlo connects startups with strong freelance sales talent. One simple rule: protect both sides before opening contact.
The journey
The protected mission path, step by step
- The startup
Posts its mission
It describes its sales need. Its name stays hidden from talent, to avoid cold outreach.
- The talent
Applies anonymously
The talent applies with a masked profile: skills and experience are visible, the identity stays hidden for now.
- The startup
Shortlists
The startup keeps only the profiles that truly fit the need. The rest are set aside.
- BothKey step
Both sign an agreement
Before any contact, each side signs a short agreement that protects the other.
No bypassNo poachingNon-solicitationConfidentialityOn signing, a signed PDF is generated automatically: who signed, when, from which IP address, and which version of the agreement. A timestamped record, no paperwork.
- Both
Contact opens
Only now can they talk: call, video or email. Contact details open automatically.
Contact details stay locked in the database until both signatures are in. No one can cheat, even on the technical side.
- The startup
Sends its offer
After the exchange, the startup proposes the terms: price, timeline, mission type and payment terms.
The offer is frozen the moment it is sent: amounts and terms can no longer change behind anyone's back.
- The talent
Accepts or declines
The talent accepts the offer, declines it, or requests an adjustment. The ball stays in their court.
- BothKey step
The mission starts
Both have signed. The collaboration is officially underway.
Again, a signed PDF seals the agreement on both sides. Each keeps a timestamped copy.
And then
Secure payment
This is how UpFlo makes a living.
- 1
The talent delivers the expected result and submits mission proof (a write-up, deliverable, or useful link).
- 2
The money is already held in escrow at Stripe: it does not move until the mission is validated.
- 3
The startup confirms the mission proof matches the expected result.
- 4
The payment is released to the talent; UpFlo fees are deducted along the way.
FAQ
FAQ
Q.01Is it free to post and apply?
Yes. Posting a mission and applying do not trigger immediate payment. The startup pays when it funds a mission.
Q.02When does the mission start?
It starts when the final offer is accepted and both protection signatures are in. Secure payment remains a future spec, not the active beta path.
Q.03When do contact details open?
Only after the double protection signature. Before that, profiles and mission details stay masked at the right level.
Q.04What does the agreement cover?
A short agreement: no bypass, no poaching, non-solicitation, and confidentiality.
Post a protected mission.
Contact opens only after both signatures.