Erin Halper, CEO of The Upside

Champion of Independent Consultants || Leading a global community of top consultants who join forces to grow and advance their businesses. || Fast Company || Forbes || Nasdaq

Erin Halper is the founder and CEO of The Upside, a company that supports and empowers independent consultants.1 2 She launched The Upside in 2017 and has since become a leading authority on independent consulting.2 3

Background and Experience

Erin's journey into entrepreneurship began with her own successful 7-year independent consulting career, during which she provided marketing expertise to private equity, real estate investor, and hedge fund clients.1 Her work resulted in more than $3 billion in outside funding and deal sourcing for her clients.1

The Upside

The Upside is a collective that helps consultants advance their businesses and thrive.1 4 Since its inception, Erin has:

Advised over 1,000 professionals on building respected consultancy practices1
Helped members generate consistent clients and achieve work flexibility1
Connected members to numerous opportunities, including client leads, referrals, podcasts, press features, and speaking engagements1

Achievements and Recognition

Erin has established herself as a prominent figure in the consulting and entrepreneurship space:

She is a mentor at Columbia University's Almaworks startup accelerator1
Serves as a judge at NYU's TrepCamp entrepreneur simulator1
Frequently speaks at events and conferences, including those at Harvard University and Brown University1
Has been featured as a guest on various podcasts1

Education

Erin holds a BBA in Marketing from The George Washington University and studied art at Parsons School of Design in Paris, France.1

Through her work with The Upside, Erin Halper has created a global movement that empowers independent consultants worldwide, providing them with the support and resources needed to build successful businesses.3 4